Which Is The Best Training Football?
The range of Training Footballs Reviewed by us, should give you some idea for the best training football to suit your needs and budget. There are a vast range of brands manufacturing training footballs and within each brand there can be 2 or 3 different quality levels. Each quality level tends to be at a different price point so there is choice for most budgets. The leading brands to look for in the UK are Mitre, Nike, Adidas, Precision Training, Molten and Puma. However, there are many other brands with notable training balls which could be attractive too.
Who Makes The Best Training Footballs In The UK?
In my opinion the best training footballs are manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan. I don’t know why but the quality tends to be better and the materials used seem to be longer lasting. I am sure India will catch up soon enough and China must be able to produce higher quality footballs than they are currently. Maybe it is the spec given to them that leads to cheaper footballs. Having said that India do manufacture some decent models but overall Pakistan seem more consistent.
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Mitre Calcio Max High Quality Training Football
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Nike Pitch Team Training Footballs Reviewed
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Is The Precision Training Fusion Ball The Best Training Football?
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Mitre Impel Training Footballs Reviewed
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The Best Training Footballs – Is Price A Factor?
When choosing the Best Training Football for you or your team, price will undoubtedly be a factor to consider. Price should be considered along with a number of other parameters to ensure you select the best football for you. The factors to consider will vary depending on the level of play or league ball sponsor restrictions.
- Quality and reliability of brand
- Suitability for the playing surface
- Size of ball available
- Colour choices
- Graphics
- Price
If you have used and like a branded ball before, you are likely to trust that manufacturer. This makes it more likely for you to purchase their balls again. A large proprotion of training footballs are made in a small number of factories across Pakistan. So it is likely the quality of the ball is similar to another brand, especially if manufactured in the same factory. You should not dismiss the suitability of surface when selecting a ball. It is not wise if playing on grass to select a ball that is best suited to astro pitches. Selecting the correct size of football for the age, is essential to aid player developement. The choice of colours can help coaches keep their teams ball together at the end of a session.
Finally, price is important, as you shouldn’t over pay for a training football. There are many options like the Mitre Impel or Precision Fusion available priced around £7 to £10 that will last a good while. If buying in bulk you can negotiate better deals although a number of websites, as many now build discounts into their pricing for bulk orders.
What’s New For This Year?
Manufacturers like Mitre, Nike and Precision launch new graphics, colours and brand names, every 2 to 3 years. This keeps the models looking fresh and allow the brands to take advantage of new technologies. Mitre have launched some great models in 2024 and updated the panel designs and graphics. The training balls now have a 6 panel configuration and moulded grooves. The Match balls range have also been updated and we are excited to seem them in action across the UK. I look forward to seeing the other brand launches later this year.