Footballs

Choose from an extensive range of training and match footballs from Mitre, Precision and Uhlsport.
The following ball sizes are recommended:
Size 3 Footballs – Age 6-9
Size 4 Footballs – Age 9-14
Size 5 Footballs – All other age groups

Ball Use
Training Balls These are for general training use and have been designed for rigorous use. They have great playing characteristics with outstanding durability and reliability. We would recommend avoiding mesh wire fences and hedges as these will damage the ball. We would recommend the Precision Vortex ball, The Uhlsport M Konzept or the Mitre Calcio Football for club use.
Match Use
Match balls are generally more expensive but are used more sparingly in match conditions. They are designed to perform at the highest level. We would recommend using Mitre balls for match play.
Pro Match Use.
These foot balls are FIFA inspected and carry the FIFA badge. They include the Mitre Max, Mitre Ultimax and Mitre Delta. They are designed for use at professional level and are used in leagues throughout Europe.
Specialist
This range of includes balls for Futsal, Futebol de Salao, Astroturf use and Indoor use.

Leather Footballs
We are quite often asked for leather footballs by parents wanting the traditional ball they grew up with. Although still used in the 1970s leather balls were superseded with synthetic balls during the 1960s. The two main problems with leather are that it would absorb water when wet and the panels would stretch causing the ball to lose its spherical shape.
Modern balls are either constructed from 26 or 32 die cut synthetic panels making them consistently round. The manufacture of the ball is labour intensive with more labour going into the costlier balls. The old adage you get what you pay for is certainly true when you are buying a quality ball.
For this reason we do not sell the cheap footballs that you might see on the high street.