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footballs recommendation for kids

Hi All

Our kids been through about 5 footballs recently, all split or punctured within weeks due to being used in parks/playgrounds.
Anyone got a suggestion for a tough decent football. Been through all the top rated ones on Amazon but theyve all come a cropper with my kids.

Thanks

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  • Samsonite1
    Samsonite1 Posts: 572 Forumite
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    Which ones have you used (in terms of brands)? I have always found that the expensive brands do last longer - Nike and Mitre have lasted years for me - if you spend £20 - £30 you should get a good ball that lasts. I think the current Nike Pitch are of a decent quality.
    To err is human, but it is against company policy.
  • paulr70
    paulr70 Posts: 107 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks. Tried two mitre, training balls and one was marketed for playground use. Still got a puncture in a week though. Tried Adidas x 2 the euro 2016 ball. And then some rebook one. Have to say i think they were all sub-£20 though.
    Have come across a unpuncturable one for £30 but it looks like a toy plastic one. Dont think my kids would like it.

    Maybe I'll try more expensive ones.
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