adidas World Cup 2010 Glider Soccer Ball Review

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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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.
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