I gotta agree with rip, my Geo Merlin ball that I snagged\ ) as a youngster over a decade ago. Graphics faded a long time ago but it still flies true.
The Catalyst is real similar in terms of feel if you want something similar rip.
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what a coincidence, I got invited to play some footy early this morning way out in the suburbs. And what do you know, I played with an official Nike Maxim. you were not lying when you said I'm gonna feel like I'm on roidswhat are those Nike socks he's wearing?
Also, does somebody here have an official match ball? What's the difference between the official ball and the replica that costs ~$24.99?
the official match ball is light years ahead of anything in the $25 range, although there are some solid $60-80 training balls that could easily be used as matchballs in most leagues.
i've loved pretty much every nike matchball (the old school geo merlin will always be the best ever because of how sticky/supple it was). i've thought that adidas balls were all gimmicks (especially the jabulani), but the tango is a great ball.
the interesting thing with balls is that you'll never get a consensus as to which is best - as a midfielder, i want something that's softer and has grip.
Spot on. Honestly it takes a soccer player to be able to feel and exploit the differences but premium balls are a lot easier to manipulate.
I have four Nike Tracers, two Seitiro's, and a Maxim (I'm pretty sure these are all the exact same ball just different graphics) and several Nike Catalyst. The Catalyst is a great ball in that $60-80 price range, just as responsive as the official match balls but they're A LOT lighter which I sometimes prefer. I have an Adidas CL match ball, similar to it's Nike counterparts and a good ball but I find it doesn't fly quite as true.
I've never paid retail for a match ball, every winter I hit eBay and stock up on one or two. Last year there was a seller who had Tracers for $50 shipped, got all my Catalyst from the same seller the year before for $35 shipped.
If you've been playing your whole life and have never hit a premium match ball, find one, inflate it properly (God I hate under inflated balls), and go shoot on goal for a little bit. It's gonna feel like you're on roids.
Aesthetically, the Geo Merlin and the white/black Adidas Finale are probably the most beautiful balls ever made IMO.I gotta agree with rip, my Geo Merlin ball that I snagged () as a youngster over a decade ago. Graphics faded a long time ago but it still flies true.
The Catalyst is real similar in terms of feel if you want something similar rip.
So you don't wear TruSox? I'd try em if you can pick em up for a decent price.
Those midlayers used to be much easier to get but maybe they weren't selling well because now they are almost impossible to find. I'm not sure the national team versions were ever on sale to the public.I have a quick question about shorts.
Do all of them come with liners and do they all fit snug?
I ordered some Nike ManU and Barca shorts a while ago in size S and they're really tight in the waist. My dumb self should've returned them and got an M but I have already played in them.
Also where can I cop this warmup jacket?
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Yep it's supposed to be there
it's the same on the Vapors, T90s and Tiempos. You're all good.
aahh ok, makes sense
that new hi-vis collection is terrible. the Tiempo and CTR360 look the best in my opinion
yup, those letters and numbers are the color combination used to get that shade of blue on the upper of the CTR360Yep it's supposed to be there
Great find btw.
