As an avid football player i like many other people have had my fair share of footballs over the years. Every brand from Mitre, Nike Sondico and many more have been owned by myself over the years. However the one brand that hasn't let me down is Adidas. With my previous Adidas ball lasting 3 years with very frequent use (at least 3 times a week and all surfaces) the time had come to buy a new ball. I eventually opted for the champions league version due to its great design and flashy blue stars. However i am well aware that appearance means nothing in a football and its all about performance.

Performance

I play regularly on grass and Astro every week so this ball was sure to be tested to the limit. I can confidently say that it has passed all tests thrown at it with a cushion soft touch when struck hard or soft. The leather really is excellent and this soft feel makes for comfortable control. In flight it is straight and true which is better than some more expensive balls Ive tried that fly really erratically without putting any swerve on them. The first few times you use the ball it may be a little tough but after its bedded in its excellent.

Durability

So far after 4 months there are no loose stitches and only cosmetic smudges to the stars from it hitting fences and posts. I fully expect it to last as long as my previous Adidas ball which would be excellent.

Summary

A terrific ball that comes at a great price (i paid £7.99!) and is sure to last in any conditions you can throw at it.