Soccer is one of the most famous
sports played around the world. In some countries, soccer balls are also well
known as footballs. In general, soccer balls are made of rubber or leather. The soccer balls which are used in the
professional international matches are manufactured to meet the requirements of
the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA).
A soccer ball is manufactured
with a combination of rubber, polyurethane (PU), nylon and polyvinyl chloride
(PVC). The most expensive and the most excellent PU soccer balls feel like the
leather and are solid, dense, water resistant and durable.
The basic rubber made soccer
balls generally cost the least. On the other hand, synthetic leather made
soccer balls are found to be the most costly ones. Rubber and nylon soccer
balls usually show great value for that reason as they cost the least amount
and also last for an extended period of time.
However, rubber and nylon soccer fall
short of the sense of match soccer balls. They prove to be just the purpose of
training and practice. Generally, there are 3 kinds of soccer balls. Match
soccer balls that are used in the expert international matches usually meet the
FIFA rules and comes up with the logo of the organization on the soccer ball.
Hence, these are considered to be the most expensive kind of soccer balls
available on the market.
There are middle range soccer
balls which are particularly used in competitions held in high schools
and colleges. For the amateurs, training and recreational balls are found to be
the least expensive. Most of the soccer balls come tagged in 3 different sizes,
including 3, 4 or 5.
The size 3 soccer balls are
usually designed for the use of the beginners. Size 3 soccer balls are commonly
given to the kids under the age of 8 years. A size 3 soccer ball is about 23
inches in perimeter and almost weights 12 ounces.
Similarly, size 4 soccer balls
are developed for players between 8 to 12 years of age. A sixe 4 soccer ball
usually weighs the same as the smaller soccer balls which is around 12 ounces.
However, they are found to be bigger in the circumference and just about 25
inches.
The size 5 soccer balls are
developed for the use of the players aged 13 years and above. These balls are
prepared to match the international standard size for all the competition. Size
5 soccer ball usually weighs around 15 ounces and includes a circumference of
about 28 inches.
Construction of football or
soccer ball includes use of different materials, sizes, weights and types. One
of the significant components of the soccer ball is the lining, the embroidery,
the concealment and bladder. All of these components assist you in selecting
the most ideal soccer ball.
Synthetic leather is generally
used to prepare the surface of a soccer ball. There are different variations of
the synthetic leather used in the soccer ball construction.
