We designed this Learning Ball specifically for children. It's lighter than a traditional football, making it easier for children to learn.
It's all about the bounce
Between 125 and 155 cm with a maximum difference of 10 cm between the ball's highest and lowest bounce. Each ball is dropped 10 times onto a steel plate from a height of 2 metres.
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We also tested how much water the ball absorbs...
We simulate rainy game conditions in a lab, leaving the ball to stand in 2 cm of water on a rotating support while undergoing 250 compressions. At the end of the test, this ball must not have absorbed more than 15% of its weight, or approximately 50g for size 5.
A "round" ball?
We measure the sphericity of the football at 4500 different points and then examine any variations. If the discrepancy is greater than 1.8% (FIFA PRO Standard), our engineers are tasked with improving the sphericity to ensure a consistent bounce.
Not even a scratch!
The toughest test this ball undergoes is the machine shooting test. The ball must withstand up to 2500 shots against an inclined concrete slab at a speed of 50 km/h at a distance of 2.5 m. At the end of the test, we check:- the general condition of the ball: The stitching must withstand this test.- the circumference: it must not have increased by more than 1.5 cm.- sphericity: it must not have changed by more than 1.8%.- pressure: Pressure loss must not exceed 12.5%.
How big is it? What's the circumference?
The size of this ball is between 68.0 cm and 70.0 cm (size 5).
Lighter than a regular ball
This ball is considered light because it is about 15% lighter than a regular size 5 football. What difference does this make? Thanks to its weight, young footballers can kick or head the ball more comfortably. It's also easier to aim, make long passes, and score goals. A guaranteed hit!
Maximum pressure loss test: here's what we do...
We inflate the ball to the recommended pressure (i.e. 0.8 bar). 72 hours later, the ball must not have lost more than 15% of its pressure, which means approximately 0.1 bar. The pressure after 72 hours should therefore be approximately 0.7 bar. This also means that it is quite normal for a ball to lose pressure after a few days.
Too light? Too heavy? The weight is standardized...
The weight of this ball is between 340 g and 360 g compared to 410 g and 450 g for a traditional size 5 football.
The story behind this ball
After conducting numerous observations over a long period, our team designed this lighter ball while maintaining all the technical characteristics of a traditional football. The wound bladder (2 km of thread is wrapped around the bladder) ensures more consistent inflation and better sphericity.
Learning to kick a ball and lift it off the ground is not as easy as it seems. That's why we created this ball, which is 15% lighter than traditional balls.
Durability
TPU outer layer to withstand wear and tear.
Lasting air retention
Optimised bladder for good air retention.
Reduced impact
Lighter ball with foam-filled panels for a more comfortable game.
Bounce
The ball meets international football standards in terms of bounce.
We designed this Learning Ball specifically for children. It's lighter than a traditional football, making it easier for children to learn.
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