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ADIDAS UNVEIL TORFABRIK BUNDESLIDA MATCH BALL
Adidas unveil the new Torfabrik – official match ball for the 2013/14 Bundesliga season.
The Bundesliga championship trophy is the symbol of Germany’s premier football league and the new ball design is inspired by this icon.
Featuring an eye-catching orange and silver colourway, the new ball will be used for the 2013/14 season which will see Bayern Munich defending their 23rd title.
NIKE INTRODUCE MAXIM FA CUP BALL
The most technologically advanced football that Nike has ever created, the Nike Maxim is set for its FA Cup debut this weekend. As supporting partner of the FA Cup, Nike will supply match balls for every FA Cup game, starting this weekend with Millwall vs Wigan Athletic and Chelsea vs Manchester City.
Nike’s partnership with The Football Association, announced in September 2012, includes the role as supporting partner of the FA Cup and this entails the supplying of match balls for every FA cup game, starting this weekend.
Featuring design and performance innovation that offer superb responsiveness, touch and ball flight, the Nike Maxim is enhanced with Nike RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology, a lab and field-tested standard of visual performance that allows players to see the ball better and helps them make split second, game changing decisions.
To maximize first touch and distribution, a five layer construction guarantees optimal first touch whilst a 360° sweet spot provides a consistent response off the foot. Meanwhile the Geo II Balanced Technology, an aerodynamic textured casing, delivers an accurate and powerful strike, no matter where you hit the ball.
ADIDAS UNVEIL UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2013 FINAL BALL – FINALE WEMBLEY
Today adidas unveiled the official match ball to commemorate the UEFA Champions League Final 2013 taking place at Wembley Stadium on 25th May. The adidas Finale Wembley was revealed to the public today as it was announced that the ball will be used on-pitch for the remainder of the season.
The ball has been designed to celebrate the UEFA Champions League Finals that have taken place at the ‘home of football’ over the last 50 years. The road to Wembley really gets underway during the knockout stages of the competition during which the ball will be introduced on-pitch. Wembley has seen some of the greatest teams in history compete for the top trophy in European football. From the AC Milan team in ’63, Manchester United in ’78, Ajax in ’71 to Liverpool’s ’78 side and Barcelona’s all-conquering teams in ’92 and again in 2011, Wembley has born witness to some fantastic sides lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy.
The aesthetic of the ball reflects these events, incorporating the years in which the finals took place into the well-known star panel design – an iconic feature of adidas’ official match balls for the competition. The technical graphics and the expressive colour scheme come together to reflect the grandeur of the occasion where this year’s winners will be crowned in front of the near 90,000-strong crowd.
The ball features an outer coating texture designed to provide optimal grip at the point of impact. The thermally bonded star panel design on the match ball, based on the design of the UEFA Champions League logo, provides a seamless surface and, as such, a truer flight.
The Vice President of Global Sports Marketing Football for adidas, Claus Peter-Mayer talked about the development of the ball, “adidas has created a ball to celebrate the finals staged at Wembley which, in turn, is a fitting tribute to this season’s eventual finalists and a wonderful compliment to what is surely going to be a great occasion.”
Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA Events SA Marketing Director stated “The ball is bold, iconic and almost regal in appearance which, for us, brilliantly reflects the UEFA Champions League values and the fact that this year’s final will be held in London. This season will see the ball used on-pitch for all knockout stage matches along the road to Wembley where the Kings of Europe will be crowned on what promises to be another historic night of European club football.”
adidas has a rich history in developing match balls having been the official supplier for all major UEFA and FIFA tournaments since 1970. This year’s ball will be the twentieth Official Match Balladidas has produced for the UEFA Champions League competition.
The adidas Finale Wembley will be used on field during UEFA Champions League matches from February 12th and is available for purchase in adidas retail stores and associated stockists as of 1st February.
ADIDAS PRIME MLS MATCH BALL
Adidas and the MLS have unveiled the new PRIME, the official match ball for the 2013 MLS season. “After an exciting 2012 season for Major League Soccer, we are very excited to unveil the new 2013 adidas PRIME,” said Ernesto Bruce, MLS manager for adidas. “In 2013, the new match ball will debut at MLS First Kick and will be used by thousands of youth players around the country as MLS continues to expand its player development footprint.”
The adidas PRIME features a new, more aerodynamic construction engineered for increased control and consistent movement. The adidas PRIME uses a cutting-edge panel bonding technique engineered to create a rounder more aerodynamic and water resistant ball for increased accuracy. The PRIME’s matte finish and texture provides enhanced ball control while the updated bladder increases air retention and reduces water uptake, allowing the adidas PRIME to hold its shape after repeated kicks in all weather conditions.
ADIDAS CAFUSA BALL
With the 2014 Fifa World Cup less than 2 years away, Adidas, official ball supplier of the World Cup have unveiled the name and design of the official match ball for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013. Three symbols of Brazilian culture: Carnival, Football, and Samba have been combined to create the adidas Cafusa.
Created by the same product team who designed the hugely successful Tango 12, the adidas Cafusa combines proven high performance technology with a locally relevant aesthetic. The name and vibrant colour scheme reflects the national identity with a particular focus the on “Southern Cross” constellation represented in the Brazilian flag.
“Unveiling the Official Ball of FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 is a big moment for us. Brazilians are passionate about football and we wanted to deliver an inspirational ball for this competition, which serves as an example of joy for such a huge event such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. We are very pleased with the adidas Cafusa, the final product has strong Brazilian elements in place throughout the design,” said Rodrigo Messias, Director of the Project 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
To showcase the new football to all Brazilians there will be an exhibition of 10 giant balls, each two meters in diameter, which will travel across the country until the end of June 2013. The balls will begin their journey in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro before heading on to the other host cities of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 – Recife, Fortaleza, Salvador, Brasília and Belo Horizonte.
The adidas Cafusa has already pitches as it is being used at the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan which finishes on December 16th.
NIKE HI-VIS MAXIM BALL
This weekend sees the Nike Maxim Hi-Vis ball introduced across Europe’s leading leagues — the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga – as the clocks go back in Europe and the winter season kicks in.
The 2012-13 Maxim Hi-Vis ball features a color combination blended together in a unique way to create maximum visual performance and contrast on the pitch. The bold geometric graphic and color combination on the Maxim Hi-Vis creates a strong ‘flicker’ effect to improve sight of the ball under floodlights or in low-light conditions.
The Hi-Vis ball also features NIKE RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology to allow players to see the ball better and capitalize on split second scoring and passing opportunities.
In addition to the Hi-Vis innovations, the Maxim features geometric precision technology to distribute pressure evenly across the panels for a consistent, accurate and powerful strike.
Additional performance enhancing innovations include:
- Hand-stitched casing for craftsmanship and durability;
- Durable, lightweight PU casing with micro-grooves stabilizes ball flight to increase efficiency and accuracy;
- Flexible, supple, cross-linked nitrogen-expanded foam provides superior “touch” and a consistent feel in all weather conditions;
- Engineered rubber response layer helps store energy from impact and releases it at launch for enhanced power and speed;
- A layer of polyester support fabric enhances the structure and stability of the ball for long-term performance and durability.
ADIDAS UNVEIL EUROPEAN BALL COLLECTION
adidas revealed a new line-up of Official Match Balls for the 2012/2013 season of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League and for the 2012 UEFA Super Cup competition.
The Finale 12 – The Official Match Ball for the 2012/2013 UEFA Champions League season
The adidas UEFA Champions League Finale 12 Official Match Ball will be used in all group stage matches of the 2012/2013 competition, and the new design features an outer coating texture designed to provide optimal grip at the point of impact.
The artwork within the iconic star panel construction uses bold colours (white/lab lime/dark violet) and is designed to reflect a tactics board of precise on-field movements in addition to the geographical locations throughout Europe linked together as a result of the competition.
The top and bottom thermal bonded stars on the match ball, based on the design of the UEFA Champions League logo, contain co-ordinates of Nyon, Switzerland, and Herzogenaurach, Germany, the homes of UEFA and Official Match Ball supplier adidas respectively.
The Official Match Ball for the UEFA Europa League
The new-look Official Match Ball for the 2012/2013 season of the UEFA Europa League will see the introduction of key ball technology first used for UEFA EURO 2012™ in the development of the highly successful Tango 12.
The distinctive design incorporates the now iconic UEFA Europa League colours (red/yellow) and also features a stylised interpretation of the UEFA Europa League Trophy within the panel designs.
The Official Match Ball for the UEFA Super Cup
Tomorrow, UEFA Champions League winner Chelsea FC play Club Atlético de Madrid, winner of the 2011/12 UEFA Europa League, in the UEFA Super Cup 2012 taking place in Monaco. The ball features technology taken from the Tango 12 and also builds in design features such as the competition logo and integrated blue and red colours of the two finalists.
UEFA Champions League Finale 12 and UEFA Europa League Official Match Balls are now available for purchase in adidas retail outlets, associated stockists and www.adidas.com/shop.
NIKE UNVEIL MAXIM BALL FOR FA PREMIER LEAGUE
Nike Maxim Premier League Ball
Nike Maxim Serie A and La Liga ball
Non-league Nike Maxim ball
- PU with micro-grooves: textured casing that stabilizes ball flight to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Flexible nitrogen-expanded foam gives superior touch and consistent feel in all weather conditions.
- Responsive rubber stores energy from impact and releases it at launch for power and speed.
- A layer of polyester support fabric enhances the structure and stability of the ball for durability.
- The fifth layer is the bladder made in six-wing carbon-latex air chamber that provides explosive acceleration off the foot and superior air retention.
NIKE UNVEIL NEW SERIE A BALL
The Nike Maxim Ball is the symbol of the revamped partnership with ‘Serie A’ and will be used during the 2012-2013 season. Inspired by the three colors of the Italian flag the ball was premiered today by the young talents of The Chance.
The new Nike Maxim Ball features design and performance innovations for enhanced responsiveness, touch and flight stability for accurate passing and striking.
“Nike will provide us with our official game ball for the sixth consecutive season,” said Maurizio Beretta, President of Serie A League, “In recent years, players, goalkeepers and coaches have recognized the quality of Nike balls and we’re sure that the Nike Maxim Ball will also be highly appreciated by athletes and followers. The use of the tricolour from the Italian flag will be a good omen for the three-year revamped partnership with Nike and celebrates the return of Italy to Europe’s elite football”.
The ball of choice for the best leagues in the world including the English Premier League, Serie A and La Liga the Nike Maxim ball features Nike RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response). The technology allows players to see the ball better and capitalize on split second scoring and passing opportunities. The bold geometric graphic generates strong visual power. Optimal use of bright colours and sharp contrast – with a reference to the tricolour – means the ball will be more easily seen both by spectators and players.
To maximize performance on receiving and distribution a five layer construction guarantee optimal first touch while a 360 sweet spot allow consistent response off the foot. The Geo II Balanced Technology — an aerodynamic textured casing — delivers accurate and powerful strike, no matter where you hit the ball.
Design specifications: the 5 layers.
- PU with micro-grooves: textured casing that stabilizes ball flight to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Flexible nitrogen-expanded foam gives superior touch and consistent feel in all weather conditions.
- Responsive rubber stores energy from impact and releases it at launch for power and speed.
- A layer of polyester support fabric enhances the structure and stability of the ball for durability.
- The fifth layer is the bladder made in six-wing carbon-latex air chamber that provides explosive acceleration off the foot and superior air retention.