Professional Match Soccer Balls

Match Balls are pro level balls. These soccer balls have been created for professional matches and often have approvals or logos imprinted on them such as FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) approval logo imprinted on the ball. These balls are made of many layers and are tested for performance.

These balls are tested for many aspects such as Ball trajectory, shape, balance, bounce, water absorption and velocity. Match soccer balls are fairly expensive because they are constructed out of high grade material.

Match Soccer Balls

Match balls fall in between professional match balls and practice soccer balls. They are more expensive than practice balls but cheaper than pro match balls. Often match balls have approvals and logos printed on them such as the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) authentication program, "FIFA Approved" or "FIFA Inspected" is usually imprinted on a match ball. Between four and five lining layers are used in the construction of the ball.

Practice and Training Soccer Balls

These are lower quality balls that are used for practice, training and soccer camps. The materials used are of a lower quality than match balls but they are still durable. The covering of the ball is usually PVC and many practice balls are molded and not stitched together. These balls are durable and can withstand the most harsh of playing surfaces such as city streets and concrete.

Not intended for match use, promo balls are usually low quality balls used to promote brands, teams and events.

Indoor Soccer Balls

The same size as a regular, outdoor soccer ball but covered in a felt like material.

Futsal Soccer Balls

Futsal balls are for use on hard play fields and have a bladder is filled with foam. The foam core makes the ball heavier.