adidas World Cup 2010 Glider Soccer Ball | 
| Colors: | 
Black/Pure Yellow/Metallic Silver | 
White/Black/Light Scarlet | 
White/Diva/Black | 
White/Pure Yellow/Black |
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| Brand: adidas
Category: Sports
Buy New: $13.99 - $15.00
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 102
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: Large
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 10 x 10
Model: E42021
ASIN: B002N1OV8Q
Release Date: December 5, 2009
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| Features:
| • | Official World Cup 2010 soccer ball | | • | Nylon-wound carcass/TPU blend ensures durability | | • | Butyl bladder offers superior air retention | | • | Excels in all weather and field conditions | | • | Machine-stitched for added durability |
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Product Description
Show off your excitement and support for the World Cup with the adidas® 2010 World Cup Glider soccer ball, a multi-surface ball designed for all weather and field conditions. It features a nylon-wound carcass paired with a TPU casing for a soft touch and high durability, while the butyl bladder provides the best air retention.
Amazon.com Product Description
Show off your enthusiasm for the South African World Cup with this official adidas World Cup 2010 Glider soccer ball. The Glider features a nylon-wound carcass paired with a TPU casing for a soft touch and high durability. The ball's butyl bladder, meanwhile, offers superior air retention, helping the ball stay inflated over time. Most importantly, the multi-surface ball delivers a great performance in all weather and field conditions. The World Cup 2010 Glider's construction breaks down to 60 percent thermoplastic elastomerics, 30 percent thermoplastic polyurethane, and 10 percent polyester. About adidas
The vision of company founder Adolf Dassler long ago became reality, and his corporate philosophy the guiding principle for succeeding generations. The idea was as simple as it was brilliant. Adi Dassler's aim was to provide every athlete with the best possible equipment. It all began in 1920, when Adi Dassler made his first shoes using the few materials available after the First World War. The adidas name dates back to 1948, deriving from the first two syllables of Adi Dassler's first and last name. One year later, Adi Dassler registered the Three Stripes as a trademark. After a period spanning almost 70 years, the Dassler Family withdrew from adidas in 1989, and the enterprise was transformed into a corporation ("Aktiengesellschaft"). French-born Robert Louis-Dreyfus was chairman of the executive board from April 1993 to March 2001. It was he who initiated adidas' flotation on the stock market in November 1995. adidas--a name that stands for competence in all sectors of sport around the globe. Today, the adidas product range extends from shoes, apparel and accessories for basketball, soccer, fitness and training to adventure, trail, and golf.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 9
good ball for the money! great look... July 14, 2010
mebarack
the ball is perfect for training , the colors of the ball are nice, easy to follow on the field.
World cup August 20, 2010
Christopher A. Chase (Boston, MA)
This ball is awesome for 15 dollars. The ball is made with 8 parts instead of 32, making the ball the roundest ball ever made. The sides are heat-sealed instead o stitched, making it last longer.
Fun soccer ball for the kids. August 21, 2010
Christopher Bosken (Winston Salem, NC USA)
I got this ball for my toddler when I realized during the '10 world cup that we didn't have a suitable soccer ball for light play indoors and out.
I had to pick up a ball pump (the ball arrived deflated), but since we inflated it I have been really happy with the addidas ball. Needless to say my 18 month old is not exactly using it for intense competition though.
Good Buy August 31, 2010
Juan Carlos Garcia (La Paz, Bolivia)
This product is what we espected, my son loves it, good texture and color design, and also size number 4 it's better to control for him..
Nice Ball, heavy, somewhat sticky May 31, 2010
J. Vieitez (Stanford, CA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought the white version of this ball at Sports Chalet about a month ago. My purpose in buying it was mainly for Intramural college soccer games and for goal keeper training.
--Pros.
Aesthetically beautiful
Heavy: Allows for different flight patterns.
Good for indoor soccer
Ball stays on the ground more which demands more passing action rather than serving
Draws curious players (meet new people): I found it helpful if I walked onto a pitch alone and wanted to join an ongoing game.
easy to clean: the material, I guess, makes stains come out easily under some water and a paper towel
--Cons:
Heavy: More difficult to make it fly farther (frustrating if you are a keeper)
Tires your legs out when taking many free kicks in practice (but good for leg conditioning)
Sticky: I found the ball to occasionally get caught under my foot when I would do a sweeping motion over the ball while dribbling quickly.
My conclusion:
I now use this ball for my indoor soccer matches and whenever there is an outdoor match that does not matter if I win or lose. I found it too heavy for my own liking, but many of my friends liked it better. It is also great to use as an alternative ball when training a goalkeeper as it makes for different ball reactions and requires more force to stop with hands.
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