This learning ball was designed for kids. It’s lighter than a regular soccer ball, making it easier for kids to learn to play. Learning to kick a ball and get it off the ground is not easy, so we made this ball 15% lighter than traditional soccer balls.
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Outer shell: 70.0% Ethylene vinyl acetate, 30.0% Thermoplastic polyurethane, Bladder: 20.0% Polyester, 80.0% Butadiene rubber, Lining: 100.0% Polyester
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Complies with FIFA standards.
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After use, store your ball in a dry and ventilated place.
Durability
TPU exterior to withstand wear.
Lasting air retention
Optimized bladder for good air retention.
Reduced impact
Lighter ball with foam-padded panels for softer contact.
Bounce
Ball complies with international standards regarding bounce.
The story behind this ball
Following extensive testing, this lighter ball was designed with all the technical characteristics of a regular soccer ball. 2 km (1 1/4 mi) of thread has been wrapped around the bladder to maintain its pressure and sphericity.
Lighter than a regular ball.
This ball is 15% lighter than a regular size 5 soccer ball. What difference does that make? Because of the ball’s lighter weight, young soccer players can kick or head the ball more comfortably. It's also easier to aim, do long passes and score goals.A guaranteed hit!
Too light? Too heavy? The weight is standardized.
This ball weighs between 340 g and 360 g (12 and 12 2/3 oz), compared to 410 g to 450 g (14 1/2 to 16 oz) for a regular size 5 soccer ball.
How big is it? What’s the circumference?
This ball measures between 68.0 cm and 70.0 cm [26 3/4" and 27 1/2"] (size 5).
A round ball?
We measure the ball’s sphericity at 4,500 different points and then examine any differences. If the discrepancy is greater than 1.8% (FIFA Pro standard), our engineers work on improving the sphericity to ensure a consistent bounce.
Maximum pressure loss test: here’s what we do.
We inflate the ball to the recommended pressure (11.6 psi). The ball cannot lose more than 15% of its pressure over the next 72 hours, meaning a maximum pressure loss of 1.5 psi. The pressure after 72 hours must be approximately 10.1 psi. This also means that it’s quite normal for a ball to lose pressure after a few days.
We’ve also tested how much water the ball absorbs.
To simulate rainy playing conditions in a lab, we put the ball in 2 cm (1") of water on a pivoting support and subject it to 250 compressions. By the end of the test, the ball must not have absorbed more than 15% of its weight. For the size 5, that means a maximum of 50 g (2 oz).
It’s all about the bounce
Between 125 cm and 155 cm (49" and 61"), with a maximum difference of 10 cm (4") between the ball’s highest and lowest bounce. Each ball is dropped 10 times on a steel plate from a height of 2 m (2 yd).
Not even a scratch!
The most demanding test this ball undergoes is the machine shot test. The ball must resist up to 2,500 shots against an inclined flat concrete slab at 50 km/h (30 mi/h) at a distance of 2.5 m (3 yd). At the end of the test, we check: - The ball’s general condition: Stitching must remain intact. - Circumference: Must not have varied by more than 1.5 cm (1/2"). - Sphericity: Must not have varied by more than 1.8%. - Air pressure: Pressure loss must not exceed 12.5%.
What do you think?
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024
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: 2 week or less
: fr_CA
Couleurs superbes pour les jeunes. Le ballon semble aussi très résistant.
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 | |
Value for money | 5 | |
Reduced impact | 5 |
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
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: 2 week or less
: fr_CA
Super
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 | |
Value for money | 5 | |
Reduced impact | 5 |
Hi Guy, Thanks for the positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at Decathlon. If you need further assistance or have more feedback to share, feel free to reach out. We're here to help! Chintan VaidyaSports Leader
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
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: 4 to 6 months
: fr_CA
Parfait
Reduced impact | 5 | |
Durability | 4 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 |
Fri, Sep 01, 2023
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: 2 week or less
: fr_CA
Ce ballon est idéal pour mon enfant. Nous jouons avec le ballon à tous les jours.
Reduced impact | 5 | |
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 |
Tue, Jan 21, 2025
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: 2 week or less
: en_GB
Such a good ball.
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 4 | |
Reduced impact | 4 | |
Value for money | 5 |
Mon, Jul 29, 2024
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: 2 week or less
: en_GB
Holding shape well
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 | |
Reduced impact | 4 | |
Value for money | 5 |
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
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: 2 week or less
: en_GB
Na
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 | |
Reduced impact | 5 | |
Value for money | 5 |
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
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: 2 week or less
: en_GB
Dead on, hope doesn't get lost to hedge monster.
Value for money | 5 | |
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 | |
Reduced impact | 5 |
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
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: 3 to 8 weeks
: en_GB
Good
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 5 | |
Reduced impact | 5 |
Mon, Jun 02, 2025
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: 3 to 8 weeks
: fr_FR
De bonne qualité
Durability | 5 | |
Lasting air retention | 3 | |
Reduced impact | 4 | |
Value for money | 5 | |
Look / Design | 5 |