Nike promises to ‘provide countless spectacular moments in the
new season’ due to its patented technology on the ball.
The ball is constructed with engineered hexagons and pentagons,
with a 360-degree sweet-spot. Advanced technology ensures that all
the pieces of the ball are stitched evenly together to make an
as-close-to-perfect sphere as possible.
Nike claims that research has been conducted into its
state-of-the-art engineering for the past two years, with
experiments being conducted by professional footballers and by
laboratory researchers.
The end result is a ball that pushes the boundaries for
consistency, accuracy and visibility, according to the
manufacturer.
The ball will be designed with a red stripe for next season, to
help players make split second judgements.
According to the company: "A new, red asymmetrical band
encircling the ball generates a more powerful visual signal as it
rotates, providing a quicker read on ball location, spin rate,
speed and trajectory from any angle. It's designed to help athletes
make better decisions at top-speed, when the pressure is on."
