DECATHLON KIPSTA Kipsta Light Learning Soccer Size 5
We have designed this Learning Ball especially for kids. It's lighter than a traditional soccer, making it easier for kids to learn to play.
The story behind this ballAfter carrying out multiple observations over a long period of time, our team designed this lighter ball while retaining all of the technical characteristics of a traditional soccer. The wound bladder (2 km of thread is wrapped around the bladder) ensures durable inflation and better sphericity.
Lighter than a regular ballThis ball is considered light because it is about 15% lighter than a regular size 5 soccer. What difference does that make? Thanks to its weight, young soccer players can kick or head the ball more comfortably. It's also easier to aim, do long passes and score goals. A guaranteed hit!
Too light? Too heavy? The weight is standardised...The weight of this ball is between 340 g and 360 g compared with 410 g and 450 g for a traditional size 5 football.
How big is it? What's the circumference?The weight of this ball is between 340 g and 360 g compared with 410 g and 450 g for a traditional size 5 soccer.
A ""round"" ball?We measure the football's sphericity at 4500 different points and then examine any differences.If the discrepancy is greater than 1,8% (FIFA PRO Standard), our engineers are tasked with improving the sphericity to ensure a consistent bounce.
Maximum pressure loss test: here's what we do...We measure the ball's sphericity at 4500 different points and then examine any differences. If the discrepancy is greater than 1,8% (FIFA PRO Standard), our engineers are tasked with improving the sphericity to ensure a consistent bounce.
We've also tested how much water the ball absorbs...We simulate rainy playing conditions in a lab, leaving the ball to sit in 2 cm of water on a pivoting support whilst subjecting it to 250 compressions.By the end of the test, this ball must not have absorbed more than 15% of its weight, or approx. 50 g for size 5.
It's all about the bounceBetween 125 and 155 cm with a maximum difference of 10 cm between the ball's highest and lowest bounce. Each ball is dropped 10 times on a steel plate from 2 metres in height.
Not even a scratch!The most demanding test that this ball is subjected to is the machine shot test.The ball must resist up to 2500 shots against an inclined flat concrete slab at 50 km/h at a distance of 2.5 m.At the end of the test, we check:- the ball's general state: the stitching must withstand this test.- the circumference: it must not have increased by more than 1.5 cm.- the sphericity: it must not have varied by more than 1.8%.- the pressure: loss of pressure must not exceed 12.5%.
How about you? What do you think?We value your feedback and use it to continuously improve our products.A huge thank you in advance for sharing your feedback with us.
How about you? What do you think?We value your feedback and use it to continuously improve our products.A huge thank you in advance for sharing your feedback with us.
Learning to kick a ball and get it off the ground is not as easy as it looks. That's why we created this ball which is 15% lighter than traditional balls.
DurabilityTPU outer layer to withstand wear.
Lasting air retentionOptimised bladder for good air retention.
Reduced impactLighter ball with foam-padded panels for a more comfortable game.
BounceThe ball meets international soccer standards in terms of bounce.
We have designed this Learning Ball especially for kids. It's lighter than a traditional soccer making it easier for kids to learn to play.
Durability
TPU outer layer to withstand wear.
Lasting air retention
Optimised bladder for good air retention.
Reduced impact
Lighter ball with foam-padded panels for a more comfortable game.
Bounce
The ball meets international soccer standards in terms of bounce.