Size Chart Football ball ANG – 2010 1

SIZE CHART: FOOTBALL BALLS

Dimensions for the AFL and AFZ balls

Size Circumference

(lenth)

Circumference

(width)

Lenght Weight

Inch/cm Inch/cm Inch/cm Oz/gr

Official AFL 1

28 1/16 – 28 ¼ ‘’

71.28 – 71.75 cm

21 – 21 3/16’’

53.34 – 53.82

11- 11 ¼’’

27.94 – 28.57

13.97-15.03 oz

396-426 gr

Official AFZ 1

27 ¾ - 28 ‘’

70.5 – 71.12 cm

20 7/8 – 21’’

53 – 53.34 cm

11 – 11 ¼ ‘’

27.94 – 28.57 cm

13.97-15.03 oz

396-426 gr

Youth

26 3/8 - 26 ¾’’

67 – 67.95 cm

19 ¼ - 19 5/8 ‘’

48.9 – 49.85 cm

10 ½ - 10 15/16’’

26.67 – 27.8

12 – 13.05 oz

340 – 370 gr

Junior 25 ¾ - 26 ¼’’

65.4 – 66.67 cm

18 5/16 – 18 ¾’’

46.5 – 47.62 cm

10 5/16 – 10 5/8’’

26.2 – 26.99 cm

11.46 – 12.52 oz

325 – 355 gr

Size Chart Football ball ANG – 2010 2

Dimensions for the AGL – AVL – ASR – ASW balls

Taille

Weight

gr/oz

Circumference

mm/inch

Circumference

(width)

mm/inch

Diametre

mm/inch

Presure

bar

Senior 397 – 385 gr

14 – 13.5 oz

705-724 mm

27.75– 28.5’’

527 – 545 mm

20.75-21.46’’

276 – 293 mm

10.87-11.53’’

0.7 – 0.8 bar

Junior 320 – 345 gr

11.30 – 12.17 oz

636 – 656 mm

25.04-25.83’’

468 – 484 mm

18.42-19.05’’

256 – 270 mm

10.08-10.63’’

0.7 – 0.8 bar

Peewee 269 – 298 gr

9.49 – 10.51 oz

584 – 603 mm

23 – 23.74’’

425 – 445 mm

16.73-17.52’’

235 – 248 mm

9.25-9.77 ‘’

0.7 – 0.8 bar

Don’t forget the pump and the needles!

Match vs Practice balls

Match balls are firmer and have better grip than practice balls. They have better symmetry and shape which ensures improved flight characteristics. They are great for use in games or in high level training.

Practice balls are highly durable balls, designed to last on all types of fields. Practice balls are slightly softer when fully inflated than match balls which makes them easier to catch when repeatedly. They have the best air retention.

Care

Clean and dry the football balls after each use. Keep the balls out of extreme conditions like extreme heat, cold, wetness or direct sunlight.

Manufacturers recommend that you reduce the air pressure in your match balls after a game to reduce the amount of stress on the ball seams or stitching. Be sure to inflate the ball back to proper pressure before the match.

Construction

Football balls are made out of the following materials:

• Bladder • Lining • Cover/Casing

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Bladder

The bladders hold the air and are at the very center of the balls. They are made out of PU.

Lining

The lining is inserted between bladder and cover. It gives the ball the shape, structure, and feel. It ensures a proper bounce. Lower end balls have two layers of polyester. Mid level balls have two to three layers of cotton or polyester. Top level balls have four to five layers of cotton or polyester.

Cover/Casing

The cover material depends on the level of skill. The three most common materials are Synthetic, Polyurethane (PU), and PVC.

Synthetic used for best quality soccer balls. It offers superior feel and softness, but is less durable and less water resistant than other materials. It is the most expensive cover material.

Polyurethane (PU) used for high quality practice balls and basic match balls. It combines the benefits of synthetic materials (great feel and softness) and PVC (highly durable). Feels like leather. Highly scuff resistant, water resistant, and durable.

PVC used for entry-level practice balls. Molded out of plastic with a glossy coating for additional protection. It is the most durable, scuff resistant and water resistant material. Has less softness and feel than the other cover materials. Generally used for the least expensive balls.

Horween leather is used for the AFLand AFZ balls, it is very.

The balls are treated with an anti-rain product.

Panels

Football balls are made out of 4 panels and are either hand or machine stitched.

Stitching

Stitches hold the panels together.

The laces are hand stitched and the other stitching are machine stitchings.