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Care should be taken when inserting the inflation needle into the ball to prevent damaging the valve and bladder. Mitre Glycerine should be used to allow the needle to be inserted smoothly. This is particularly important on initial inflation as the wall of the bladder can be punctured if the needle is pushed in too far before any air is pumped in.
The amount of pressure in a ball will significantly affect the performance and durability of the ball. Pressure should be checked regulary as not only do balls gradually lose air through the wall of the bladder, but temperature can also alter the pressure by 1psi for every 10 degrees C.
The recommended pressure is printed on the ball and this should be checked regulary with a Mitre prssure guage.
If the ball gets wet during play, it should be dried in an airy place and not force dried with heat as this may damage the ball.
Pro
Designed to deliver performance and manufactured to the highest and tighest specification. Developed with pro clubs throughout Europe. Mitre Pro footballs deliver the ultimate in power, accuracy, consistency and control.
Match
Mitre Match balls are designed for all ages to perform at the highest levels of the game week after week. That's why Mitre balls are used by more amateur clubs than any other brand. So whether you're a semi pro or a junior player Mitre has a match ball to suit your game.
Training
Developed to perform for hour after hour of rigorous training, Mitre training balls provide great playing characteristics with long lasting durability and reliability.
Recreational
For the stars of the future, ideal for a kick about in the park or a game of heads and volleys and other skills practice. Mitre recreational balls are specifically designed for fun and lesuire.
Specialist
Designed for specific playing occasions such as 5-a-side, Fustal, Astro turf or Futebol de salao. The Mitre experts have developed a range of balls that can deliver top performance whatever game your playing.
Different Surfaces
Astro Turf
There are many different types of astro turf from the pure synthetic fibre to filled fibre where fillings can vary from sand to ground rubber. All have one thing in common they react with the ball like hard ground, increasing the bounce. Also many have much less drag/grip on the ball than natural turf. Because of this we recommend reduced ball pressure to 7-9psi to slow down the ball and grain finish material to increase the drag. A part worn shiny ball also gives this effect. Many artificial pitches are surrounded by fences and walls which can easily damage the ball so we highly recommend more economic balls to reduce the cost of replacing damaged balls.
Synthetic Surfaces
Asphalt and treated concrete. Not all synthetic surfaces are Astro Turf. On most, abrasion is the main problem and we have a range of economic training balls and high abrasion match balls which will cope with these surfaces.
Sports Hall
Wooden Tiles, Carpet and Indoore Pitches. All are dry so water absorbtion is not a problem, but the abrasiveness varies widley so it is important to consider this before recommending any particular ball. Some games have special requirements such as low or reduced rebound and Mitre has reduced rebound balls for Fustal, Indoor, Calcetto and Futebol de Salo.
Natural Turf
Natural Turf pitches vary enormously in different countries, different seasons and different levels of play. As well as performance level we need to consider abrasion, water absorbtion and required use before recommending balls for natural turf. If the ball is to be used for training only then economy and durability are most important, if to be used for a match or match practice then performance is more important.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mitre receives a number of questions on a regular basis through all the departments of the business, if the answer to your question is not available, please email enquiries@mitre.com What is the recommended age for the different ball sizes available?
Size 3 - Age 6-9
Size 4 - Age 9-14
Size 5 - Age 14+ or 5ft +
What are the circumferences for the different ball sizes available?
Size 5 - 67cm-70cm
Size 4 - 63cm-66cm
Size 3 - 58cm-61cm
Size 2 - 52cm-54cm
Size 1- 40cm-45cm
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