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STATE ADOPTIONS

IOWA NEW YORK
WASHINGTON
CONNECTICUT
CALIFORNIA

WEST VIRGINIA
PENNSYLVANIA
TEXAS

BALL CONSTRUCTION

THERMAL HEAT BONDING

Benefits from thermal heat bonding
panel technology:
•Reduced ball deformation, improved 1 Bladder
ball durability, and enhanced • Holds air and provides
softness with great touch and feel. resiliency
•Seams between panels are formed 2 Lining
like tire treads which drain out water •Maintains shape and
without trapping or absorbing durability (keeps ball
moisture under the panel round)
and stitching holes.
•Ultra soft texture surface reduces 3 Cover
abrasion on the cover material and •Provides the feel,
gives it a more lively feel. softness, and
•Provides a consistent trajectory and aesthetic appeal
SOCCER | STATE ADOPTIONS
true flight.

HAND-STITCHED

Benefits from hand-stitched
panel technology: 1 Bladder
•Multi-ply twisted polyester cord •Holds air and provides
resiliency
is the material of choice in
stitching together a soccer ball. 2 Lining
•Hand sewn balls have tighter •Maintains shape and
and stronger seams. Reinforced durability (keeps ball
polyester stitching is also used round)
on some balls.
3 Cover
• Provides the feel,
softness, and
aesthetic appeal

38 AGES 12 & OLDER AGES 8 THRU 11 AGES UNDER 8