Footballs & Soccer balls: what you should and shouldn't do to keep the ball in perfect working order. Want to know what are the things you should do to make sure you ball is kept in perfect condition? Here you will find a list that will explain what you should and shouldn't do when looking after your football. Don’t over inflate your ball - Use the right pressure (Find out more about what balls different age groups should be using here) Size 5 football at 10 to 11psi (0.7 to 0.76 bar) Size 4 football at 9 to 10psi (0.62...

THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOCCER BALL CAN ALTER THE FEEL AND FLIGHT OF THE BALL DRAMATICALLY Soccer balls were initially made from leather but this made them prone to weight increase when wet and poor performance. PU, TPU and PVC are the most commonly used materials, however, offer different qualities and specs depending on construction. Today, outers are commonly made from synthetic materials such as PU, TPU and PVC. These materials don’t absorb much water, are less affected by temperature changes, and can be easily adjusted to manufacturer needs. PU (Polyurethane): Polyurethane is a synthesized material which can be tailored...

Valves can be made from different materials and produced in different ways, all of which alter the feel of the ball Sometimes you will hear about different valves used in balls, standard rubber and butyl are the main two. There are also a few ways to produce valves, and this is usually dependent on the ball, quality and price. The change between rubber and butyl is usually thought of as an improvement in air retention, and while this is the case in a small way, the main reason is weight. The use of the butyl valve usually means it is...

Soccer balls come in a variety of different qualities, configurations, size and bounce.

All good soccer balls need to fit within the parameters set out by FIFA. Read more about Futsal (indoor), outdoor and synthetic turf soccer balls. 

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Maddy is a Swifts Super Netball star, Australian Diamonds regular, 19/21 premiership player and 21 grand final MVP. She's also a proud SUMMIT Sport Brand Ambassador who's designed a collection of high performance netballs with unique designs. Here Maddy answers some of our most burning questions. 

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Football or Soccer: What is the correct name to use? Today, it is officially called football, but soccer was used in the 1800s and was widely adopted as the correct term for the sport. It was England that reverted back to Football in the 1900s, and this has become the professional name in most countries. But there are a few countries that still use the term soccer, and usually that country has other sports they call football – Gridiron (American football), AFL (Australian rules football), Canadian football, Gaelic football, rugby league football and rugby union football. In Australia, the term...

Soccer balls most commonly have 32 panels, made up of both hexagons and pentagons The modern soccer ball (without going back too far) is commonly known to have 32 panels. This is the standard black and white ball with hexagons and pentagons. Today you will find footballs coming in a wide range of panel amounts, shapes and styles. A cynical person would say that this is just a marketing ploy, and in some cases you would be correct. But there are some benefits to having different panel shapes. There are documented cases of high-profile balls that have not flown well...