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 Kick your game forward with the control-friendly, stylish adidas F50 Xite ball. |
At the core of the ball is the butyl bladder, which offers many of the same properties as latex but does not stretch and thus makes the ball feel harder and have a lower bounce. Butyl is also non-porous, helping the ball stay inflated longer.
Soccer Ball Sizes
- Size 3: 23- to 24-inch circumference, weighs 11-12 ounces; smallest and are generally used for children under the age of 8
- Size 4: 25- to 26-inch circumference and weighs 12-13 ounces; used for players between the ages of 8-12
- Size 5: 27- to 28-inch circumference and weighs 14-16 ounces; international standard match ball for ages 12 and older (including all adult play)
About adidas
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The adidas name dates back to 1948, deriving from the first two syllables of Adi Dassler’s first and last name. One year later, Adi Dassler registered the Three Stripes as a trademark. After a period spanning almost 70 years, the Dassler Family withdrew from the company in 1989, and the enterprise was transformed into a corporation ("Aktiengesellschaft"). French-born Robert Louis-Dreyfus was Chairman of the Executive Board from April 1993 to March 2001. It was he who initiated adidas’ flotation on the stock market in November 1995. adidas--a name that stands for competence in all sectors of sport around the globe. Today, the adidas product range extends from shoes, apparel and accessories for basketball, soccer, fitness and training to adventure, trail and golf.
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- Tough ball, not truly sphericalThis is a well-made ball in that it seems tough and durable. Its skin seems thicker than most cheap soccer balls for kids. The only problem is that it is a little oblong in one place. Not enough to make it unusable though given where my boys are in their soccer skills.
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- Great ballBought these for my 11 year olds who play travel soccer. The balls are a hit at practice--everyone wants to use them. They look good and feel good on the field. Love the stitching. Would definitely buy more.
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- Kids Love this BallI'm a coach for a U9 and U12 soccer team. I purchased this ball just to add dollars to my order to get the free shipping. To my surprise, the ball was great quality and since I only had one ball, both my kids fight over it for their soccer practice. It's soft for head shots but a good feel and control for kicks. I'm surprised that one ball can be so different. I'm ordering more today!
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- soccer ballThis ball seemed a little small (more like a 3 than a 4); but once fully inflated was ok. It is very sturdy and designs are sharp. Outer layer is cushioned, kicks nice.
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- Outstanding value, fun ball!The F50 Xite is a terrific training ball. It's great for a kid who wants something more interesting than the standard soccer ball, but it's also a really high-quality ball in almost every category. It's reasonably sticky but not too sticky, has a great feel to it and is very well balanced. Awesome and extremely fun ball -- hard to explain why exactly. It just has a magnetic "feel" that everyone who uses it seems to really appreciate. It's my favorite of about 10 balls rolling around the place. The ... Read More
