The Want List - 5 of the Best Match Day Balls
A ball is just a ball right? Well no, it's not. If you want to get the best out of your game whether curling in a free-kick, swinging in a corner or nailing a pass from one wing to another you not only need the latest technology in your boots but in your ball too. So to help you choose your match ball for the coming season we've listed 5 of the best, most of which will be in play professionally next season.
Nike Maxim - The ball of choice for the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. Need we say more? The Maxim features lab and field tested Nike RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology which offers unrivalled visibility in any environment. This combination of visual technology, coupled with the newly designed graphics allows players to make faster decisions and stay ahead of the game.
Mitre Delta V12 - Mitre have a strong heritage for ball design being the worlds oldest football brand. The innovative Mitre Delta V12 is no exception. Constructed from 12 identical microfibre panels, it offers unrivalled stability in flight and superior aerodynamics. The Delta V12 is also the football of choice across all npower Football League and Capital One Cup fixtures.
Umbro Neo 2 Pro - Everyone loves a bit of FA Cup action. The unpredictable nature of it throws up stories like no other. Look at Wigan, winning it on the Saturday and then being relegated three days later. Well the hand stitched Umbro Neo 2 Pro is the official ball for the competition. It's Teijin outer casing has superb elasticity and a soft touch while a Kevlar lining systems provides enhanced power and further improved touch control.
Mitre Ultimax - Another great offering from Mitre, the Ultimax has earned a decent reputation on the pitch over the last few years. The original 26 microfibre panel ball, it was the first to be recorded travelling at 100mph! That was probably delivered by a Rooney smash mind, not sure we could get it going that fast.
Ok, not strictly a match day ball but you've got to love this offering from those Italian maestros Pantofola d'Oro. It might be a case of style of substance, unless you're trying to re-create the 66 world cup that is! But it looks cool right? Just like their mighty fine football boots, the ball is hand crafted and hand stitched in Italy.
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