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a more durable ball
| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 01:52 | |
Junior Member Joined: 18 Aug 2005, 05:06 Posts: 72 Location: Canada |
i just got a new nike training ball and it got scratched bad =ly the first time i played with it. can anyone tell me which kind of ball is more durable?
do training balls break more easily? because the last ball i had was a match ball and it lasted for like a year before i killed it when i pumped it with a very thick needle 
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 03:12 | |
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they're not of as high of quality as match balls, but training balls shouldn't break THAT much easier. just be careful with it, and try to avoid gravel and stones.
Hala Galacticos |
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 03:20 | |
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If you want a durable ball that will LAST, get the Diadora Flaminio NFHS from: www.soccer.com
I have the same ball and it has lasted me longer than any other ball i own (including the top footballs out on the market). I have played with it in every type of condition possible (including freezing weather and snow) and its still in perfect condition. it only cost about 45 dollars also, which is a pretty good price for a fifa approved ball. |
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 03:27 | |
Veteran Member Joined: 25 May 2005, 21:36 Posts: 3003 Location: New York, USA |
I have a Nike Radiant ball and its real durable, ive had it since last year and ive used it everywhere - on a field, on a tennis court, and cement. I even have a cut in the ball but no air has escaped, its got thick layering
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 03:40 | |
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Veteran Member Joined: 25 May 2005, 21:36 Posts: 3003 Location: New York, USA |
you should also check what kind of cover the ball has
* Synthetic o The best quality soccer balls are all made of synthetic materials o Synthetic balls offer superior feel and softness, but are generally less durable and less water-resistant than their polyurethane counterparts o They are also more expensive * Polyurethane o PU soccer balls offer the benefits of synthetics (for feel) and plastics (for durability) o These balls are made of a durable synthetic material that offers a feel much like leather o These balls are very durable - only slightly less than PVC, scuff-resistant, and water-resistant o They often have a glossy coating for additional protection * PVC o PVC balls are molded out of a plastic-like PVC material and are generally the least expensive balls o These are very durable, scuff-resistant and water-resistant but offer less feel and softness than polyurethane balls o They often have a glossy coating for additional protection
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 03:43 | |
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someone please rate that post 5 stars. that's a nice guide for ball buying. great post croatianblood.
Hala Galacticos |
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 03:45 | |
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Veteran Member Joined: 25 May 2005, 21:36 Posts: 3003 Location: New York, USA |
cfrealmadrid wrote: someone please rate that post 5 stars. that's a nice guide for ball buying. great post croatianblood.
Hey thanx dude, and if u check that site that J posted, http://www.soccer.com and look at the balls they have, it will tell u what material the cover is made of so u can easily choose the ball of ur liking
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 03:47 | |
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That was a great post by "croationblood", but instead of going through all that research and time, buy the ball that i advised, trust me. I have played with it in all conditions and its stiil in EXCELLENT condition(and also STILL has an excellent feel). i have played with it on pavement, snow, rain, ice, ect......still perfect, also a great price for the quality of the ball.
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2006, 04:47 | |
Another good sign to see how good a ball is is to see if its Fifa Approved. If you're looking for a quality ball, Fifa Approved balls should be good because they go through numerous tests and pass them.
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| Posted: 15 Jan 2006, 01:56 | |
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also, in addition to everything else, go ahead and spend the extra few dollars if there's a match ball version of it, rather than just buying the training ball. also, j, my friend has that diadora flaminio ball you said was good. i asked him about it and he agreed, it was (or still is, rather) the best ball he's ever had.
Hala Galacticos |
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| Posted: 08 Sep 2006, 20:21 | |
Sophomore Member Joined: 31 Aug 2006, 15:44 Posts: 25 Location: Finland |
Get a Select. I used one on gravel for one and a half years before it got stolen and it was still in exellent condotion. Now my new nike ball is pretty badly worn after only about 5 months.
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| Posted: 20 Oct 2006, 23:16 | |
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Croatianblood1 wrote: cfrealmadrid wrote: someone please rate that post 5 stars. that's a nice guide for ball buying. great post croatianblood. Hey thanx dude, and if u check that site that J posted, http://www.soccer.com and look at the balls they have, it will tell u what material the cover is made of so u can easily choose the ball of ur liking Actually he copied that "GREAT POST" off of cbssportsstore |
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