{"product_id":"decathlon-hk-8790043-usd","title":"Size 4 Hybrid Football Club Ball Light - White","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe designed the Club Ball Light for kids. It's lighter, making it easier for kids to learn to play at a club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003erobustness\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchieved a rating of 2.27 on a protocol-based test.\u003cbr\u003eSeams on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003elightweight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ball is 17% lighter than a standard ball of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003elasting air retention\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e13% pressure loss in 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ebounce\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour ball complies with international requirements in terms of bounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot even a scratch!\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most stringent test we put this ball through is the shooting machine test.\u003cbr\u003eThe ball must resist 2,500 shoots against a concrete slope at 50 km\/h at a distance of 2.5 m.\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the test, we check:\u003cbr\u003e- the ball's general state: stitching must withstand this test\u003cbr\u003e- the circumference: must not have increased by more than 1.5 cm. \u003cbr\u003e- the sphericity: it must not have varied by over 1.8%\u003cbr\u003e- the pressure: loss of pressure must not exceed 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLighter than a regular ball\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ball is considered light because it is about 17% lighter than a regular size 4 football. What difference does that make? Thanks to its weight, young football players can kick or head the ball more comfortably. It's also easier to aim and execute long passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWe've also tested how much water the ball absorbs...\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's how we test water absorption:\u003cbr\u003eWe simulate rainy playing conditions in a lab, leaving the ball to sit in 2 cm of water on a pivoting support whilst subjecting it to 250 compressions.\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the test, the ball must have absorbed no more than 15% of its weight (FIFA Basic certification).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIt's all about the bounce\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's the bounce test: \u003cbr\u003eThe ball is dropped onto a steel plate 10 times from a height of 2 metres.\u003cbr\u003eThe bounce height must be between 115 and 155 cm with a maximum difference of 10 cm between the ball's highest and lowest bounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow about you? What do you think?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe value your feedback and use it to continuously improve our products.\u003cbr\u003eA huge thank you in advance for sharing your feedback with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClubs, why not enjoy unlimited playing time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out the Play Unlimited subscription:\u003cbr\u003e- Worn or punctured balls? Unlimited replacements included\u003cbr\u003e- 12-month commitment, then cancellable at any time\u003cbr\u003e- Monthly or quarterly payments, at your convenience\u003cbr\u003e- Minimum 10% discount on the entire Football catalogue\u003cbr\u003e- Never more expensive than a traditional purchase, guaranteed\u003cbr\u003e- 100% of used balls collected in France\u003cbr\u003e- Delivery, after-sales service: an all-in-one service with no surprises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit our website\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA \"round\" ball?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's how we test sphericity:\u003cbr\u003eAverage measured variation: 1.8% max (FIFA Basic certification).\u003cbr\u003eWe measure the football's sphericity at 4500 different points and then examine any differences. \u003cbr\u003eIf the discrepancy is greater than 1.8% (FIFA Basic Standard), our engineers are tasked with improving the sphericity to ensure a consistent bounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe durability of our balls\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've developed a tool for characterising the durability of our balls.\u003cbr\u003eDefects that appear in use are identified and assessed through a series of laboratory tests.\u003cbr\u003eThese tests enable us to compare the overall strength of our footballs with those available on the market.\u003cbr\u003eOur aim: to have the most durable products on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it? What's the circumference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ball measures between 63.5 cm and 66.0 cm (size 4).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe story behind this ball\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur design team created this hybrid ball after observing football players in action on the pitch.\u003cbr\u003eThis ball is a hybrid because its design combines the comfort of a machine-stitched ball with the durability of a hand-sewn one (the seams are on the inside).\u003cbr\u003eWe've also used a special bladder (2 km of thread is wrapped around it) to ensure durable inflation and better sphericity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaximum pressure loss test: here's what we do...\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's how we test pressure loss: We inflate the ball to the recommended pressure (meaning 0.8 bar).\u003cbr\u003e72 hours later, the ball must not have lost more than 15% of its pressure, meaning approx. 0.1 bar (FIFA Basic certification). 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