Ball Quality

TEST 01: CIRCUMFERENCE

The ball’s diameter is measured at 10 different points and the mean average is calculated. FIFA inspected balls (size 5) must measure 68-70 cm. FIFA Approved from 68.5 – 69.5 cm. Circumference must be consistent for predictable play.

TEST 02: ROUNDNESS

In this test, the diameter of the ball is measured at 16 points and the mean average is calculated. The difference between the highest and lowest diameter must be no more than 2 percent for FIFA inspected. 1.5 percent for FIFA Approved. A slightly uneven seam can change the ball’s shape.

TEST 03: REBOUND

The ball is dropped 10 times onto a steel panel from a height of two meters. FIFA inspected balls must bounce between 115 – 165 cm. FIFA Approved balls 120 – 165 cm. The difference between lowest and highest bounce must be no more than 10 cm.

TEST 04: WEIGHT

Each ball is weighed three times in a sealed cabinet. FIFA inspected balls must weigh between 410 – 450 grams. FIFA approved between 420 – 445 grams.

TEST 05: WATER ABSORPTION

A machine turns and squeezes the ball in a tank of water 250 times. FIFA inspected balls must not absorb more than 15 percent in additional weight. FIFA Approved 10 percent.

TEST 06: LOSS OF PRESSURE

In this test, the ball is inflated to 1.0 bar in 72 hours. It must lose no more than 25 percent of air for FIFA inspected. 20 percent for FIFA approved. A ball which loses pressure during a game will perform erratically.

TEST 07: SHAPE AND SIZE RETENTION

The ball is fired 2000 times against a steel plate at 35 MPH. Seams and air valves must be undamaged. Pressure loss and changes in circumference must be minimal.

The Structure Guide

A – 32 PANEL
  • The most commonly used ball structure.
  • 20 Hexagons + 12 Pentagons available for printing.
  • Print area 5 * 5 cm on Hexagon Panel.
  • Print area 4*4 cm on Pentagon Panel.
  • Hexagon & Pentagon panels can be in two colors. For example : White + Black.
  • Available in Size 5,4,3 & Mini Size 2.
B – 30 PANEL
  • Having “ 2 * Combined Hexagon Panels”
  • 2 combined hexagons used for “IDEAL” printing.
  • Print Size for combined Hexagon is 12 cm*3.5 cm.
  • 16 Single Hexagons + 12 Pentagons additionally available for printing.
  • Print area 5*5cm on Hexagon Panel.
  • Print area 4*4 cm on Pentagon Panel.
  • Hexagon & Pentagon panels can be in two colors. For example : White + Black.
  • Available in Size 5,4,3 & Mini Size 2.
C – 26 QUARD PANEL
  • Having 2* QUARD Panels making FRONT+BACK.
  • 2 Quard panels used for “IDEAL” printing.
  • Print Size for Quard Panel is 10 cm*10 cm.
  • 16 Single Hexagons + 8 Pentagons additionally available for printing.
  • Print area 5*5cm on Hexagon Panel.
  • Print area 4*4 cm on Pentagon Panel.
  • Available in Size 5,4 & 3.
D – 06 DUMBLE PANEL STRUCTURE
  • All 06 panels available for printing.
  • Print area 15*4.5 cm on Dumble Panel.
  • Available in Size 5,4,3 & Mini Size 2 & 1.
D – 06 DUMBLE PANEL STRUCTURE
  • All 06 panels available for printing.
  • Print area 15*4.5 cm on Dumble Panel.
  • Available in Size 5,4,3 & Mini Size 2 & 1.
E – 18 PANEL VOLLY BALL STRUCTURE
  • 12 OUTER curved Panels + 6 CENTER Panels.
  • Print area 12*3.25 cm on CENTER/OUTER panel.
  • Structure used for Volley Balls /Beach Volley Balls.
  • Available in Standard size 4,3 & Mini Size 2.
F – 32 PANEL – STAR SHAPE
  • 12* Larger Pentagon Panels (Print Area 6.5*6.5 cm)
  • 20* Triangular Hexagon Panes (Normally color panles)
  • Available in size 5,4 & Mini Size 2.
G-RUGBY H- AMERICAN FOOTBALL
  • All 04 Panels available for printing.
  • Print area 15*8 cm on standard panel.
  • American Footballs having drawstring at top.
  • Available in size 5, 4 & Mini Size 2 & 1.
I – 18 PANELS ZIG – ZAG STRUCTURE
  • 12 OUTER Zig –Zag Panels + 6 CENTER Panels.
  • Print area 12*3.25 cm on CENTER/OUTER Panel.
  • Hint: Structure used for Soccer & Net Balls.
  • Available in Size 5 & 4.