Soccer Balls (Footballs) 

Information on history, design, construction, types, sizes, approvals, physics, care, latest innovations and more.  

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Buying Guide - How to Buy Soccer Balls

Contents Explanation:

• Construction - Learn how soccer balls are made. Ball information on design and construction including types and sizes are detailed.
• Approvals - FIFA and NFHS approvals. Find out what the approval logos mean and how they meet the approval requirements through testing.
• Care - Use this section to learn about basic football care to extend their life. Cleaning, proper air pressure and inflation topics are covered. 
• History - The history of the football.  See how they have changed through the years. Check out the one used in the very first World Cup final in 1930.  See the official World Cup and Euro balls. 
• Latest Developments -Review the latest ball technology, developments and innovations.  Learn about the best ones.  Top balls from Adidas, Bremen, Nike, Mitre, Puma, and Wilson.

• Store - Top of the Line Bremen Balls. Factory direct pricing. Customers are raving about our high quality equipment and great customer service. Our items are brand name quality without the brand name prices. Equipment especially picked for you the "informed buyer". New - Bags and Vests 
• Custom - Promote your club, tournament, or organization with your own logos and graphics on custom balls. No extra charge if ordered with in the specified time frame.
• Physics - The theory behind ball flight when it is kicked. Explains how and why they curve when kicked properly. 
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
• Dictionary - Definitions of common and not so common terms.
• Resources - Check out our list of related links.
• Site Map - Easy to use site map (table of contents).
• Search Us - Search this web site just like a search engine.
• About Us - The who and why about this website.
• Contact Us - Give us your input, sign up for our Newsletter and receive a special offer.

Cool and NEW Information!

• NEW! EUROPASS 2008 European Championship ball - Euro Ball information and pictures. Includes the Gloria final game Vienna ball.
• NEW! 2008 Beijing Olympic Great Wall Star
• NEW! Teamgeist II with Goal Line Technology - includes AFA, Wawa Aba
• 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup Ball
• 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer Match Ball Final Berlin - Italy France Teamgeist Germany, 2006  Adidas "2006 World Cup Germany" GOLDEN Final Match Ball

• World Cup Footballs  - See and learn about all the official ones starting in 1970, New! Picture of the Tango Mundial ball, Women's World Cup 2007 Match Ball. 

• NEW! Adidas Finale - UEFA Champions League Finale STAR Balls 2001-2008. 2008 Finale Moscow and Power Orange

• 1855 Charles Goodyear Ball

• RESEARCHERS SOLVE MYSTERY OF TRICK KICKS - Includes cool animations and video that show the curving football and how it is kicked.  See David Beckham's Free Kick-England vs. Greece October 2001, Actual Footage.

• Euroballs 1984 -2004 - Official Match balls of the UEFA European Championships 1984 through 2004. Tango Europa Pictures. Learn about the 1996 Questra Europa, 2000 Adidas Equipment Terrestra Silverstream and more.

• Olympic Balls 

• Adidas Pelias 2 - Official Match Ball for all FIFA events in 2005 in Europe

• Nike Total 90 HI-VIS Aerow - Nike has developed a high visibility ball that is being used by the English Premier League, Spanish Liga Primera, US National Men's team and the German Budesliga. 

• Adidas Questra family  - The Questra Olympia (1996 Olympics), Europa (1996 European Championship), and Apollo (1996-1997 Spanish League) balls are explained.

Pictures from visitors:

Soccer Ball given to a boy in Iraq 

Learning about soccer balls (footballs) will help you obtain the optimum ball for consistent play. The "goal" of this site is to eliminate the frustration and guess work when you make a purchase. Included is a simple and safe to use online Soccer Ball - Store for you the "informed buyer" with unbeatable warehouse pricing. Also, custom ones can be made just for your team, club, or organization.

The football remains the most vital element in the game."

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