Detailed product description
Rotomolded PVC. Hollow. Honeycombed surface for stable trajectories on wet terrain.
Weight and diameter
Weight: 160g; diameter: 74.8mm
Approved by our athletes
Laura Nunnink [Dutch national team player, European champion in 2017, 2019 and 2021, World champion in 2022, Olympic vice-champion in Rio, Olympic champion in 2020 and player for HC Den Bosch (Netherlands)], Jill Boon [former captain and 302 caps for the Belgian national team, Olympian (London 2012), player for Royal Racing Club de Bruxelles (Belgium)]; Berta Bonastre [ex-player with the Spanish national team, bronze medallist at the 2018 World Cup and 2019 European Championship
Approved by our athletes (continued)
Olympian (Rio 2016 - Tokyo 2020)], and player for La Gantoise (Belgium)], Victor Wegnez [Belgian national team player, 2018 world champion, 2019 European champion, 2020 Olympic champion, player for Racing Club de Bruxelles (Belgium)], Thomas Briels [former captain of the Belgian national team, four-time Olympian (Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020), Olympic vice-champion in Rio and Olympic champion in Tokyo, 2018 world champion, 2019 European champion,
Approved by our athletes (continued)
captain of Oranje-Rood (Netherlands)], Terrance Pieters [Dutch national team player and player of Kampong (Netherlands)], Victor Charlet [French team captain, player of Waterloo Ducks (Belgium), World Cup 2018, 2023] and Mattéo Desgouillons [French team player, player of La Gantoise (Belgium), World Cup 2023].
FIH standard weight and diameter
According to FIH standards, a field field hockey ball must have a diameter of between 71.3 and 74.8 mm and a weight of between 156g and 163g. There are "mini" balls, of standard size but lighter, for the initiation of young children, as well as "street" balls, smaller and lighter, for playing in the garden, on the street, at home, etc.
How is a field hockey ball made?
A field hockey ball is made of solid or hollow plastic. On top-level balls, the center is occupied by cork or rubber. Depending on the composition of the plastic and the core, a ball will feel harder or softer and have a higher or lower rebound. The ball surface may be smooth or honeycombed.
Which ball for which type of terrain?
The smooth ball is suitable for sandy surfaces. The honeycombed ball, on the other hand, is suitable for wet pitches, as it offers greater grip on the playing surface and stick in a damp environment.
Practice ball or match ball?
Compared with training balls, match balls offer better touch, trajectory and speed.
Designer
This ball was co-designed by our product development team composed of passionate field hockey players (product managers, designers, engineers, model makers, stylists, prototyping and laboratory technicians, as well as our athletes such as Jill Boon, Berta Bonastre, Laura Nunnink, Manuela Urroz, Thomas Briels, Victor Wegnez, Terrance Pieters, Victor Charlet and Mattéo Desgouillons).
Information
The information given here is that supplied by the manufacturer or verified by us on samples received from the manufacturer.
