Puma Soccer Ball
Puma is one of the top soccer ball manufacturers in the soccer equipment industry. Puma has come a long way since Adolf Dassler started the company after he split from his brother and Adidas in 1948.
Puma is better known for providing some of the first football boots, but the soccer balls made by Puma are also some of the best on the market. In the USA Puma is not as recognized, but they do produce great soccer balls for match games and training. They also make soccer balls of all sizes for every level, from youth to adult, to beginner to professional.
Finding and indentifying the correct Puma soccer ball for your needs isn’t difficult. The problem is learning what to look for in the best puma soccer balls. Depending on your needs, you may need a different puma ball than your neighbor.
Our constant training and playing soccer brings us across a variety of soccer balls. From the best puma balls to the worst, we’ve seen them all. In this article we will review some decision making factors in the quality of puma soccer balls.
What Size Puma Ball?
The size of the Puma soccer ball that you will buy will depend on the age of your children. You can read our article on Soccer Ball Sizes to learn more. Your child will need a correct size soccer ball if they are in a structured soccer team or league. The coaches and league administrators demand that the ball be the correct size.
A quick rule to go by is buy a size 3 or smaller if your son/daughter is 8 or younger. Buy a size 4 ball if your child is between the ages of 9 and 12 years old. You will need a size 5 ball once your child is 13 or older. Keep in mind that if your son/daughter is not going to use their ball for practice or games, then your options are unlimited.
Cheap or Expensive Puma Soccer Ball?
Puma soccer balls are sold in a variety of prices ranging from less expensive training balls to more expensive premium match socer balls.
Puma is now the Spanish First division La Liga’s ball sponsor. Puma’s presence in football continues to grow.
The price point for you Puma soccer ball soccer ball will depend on your needs. Think about what the ball will be used for. If it’s just for kicking around the house, then a simple cheap training ball will do. However if you are looking for a match ball, then you may need to look at a more expensive ball.
Sometimes kids who play at a competitive level will need a quality training ball that can also be used for matches. These balls are the mid range price point.
Just like any other product on the market, the higher the quality, the more expensive the ball will be. But be on the lookout for some mid range balls that can sometimes be the perfect fit for you needs in terms of practice and match play. You can read more about what makes a quality soccer ball here.
Comparison Chart
PUMA La Liga 1 Official Match Ball
Puma is now the Spanish Football’s La Liga ball sponsor. This means that Messi, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and the rest of the professional players and teams in Spain will be scoring goals with La Liga 1 ball. This model is certified FIFA Quality Pro and meets the highest standards of soccer balls.
The high-performance construction offers excellent form retention, bounce, durability, and rebound consistency. Bascially if it’s good enough for the pros…. it will be good enough for the rest of us!
The La Liga 1 Puma Soccer ball is recommended for high level competitive teams and players. It is of very high quality construction and materials. This is no ordinary ball. Make sure whoever buys it knows how to appreciate this piece of art from PUMA.
For the features, Puma held nothing back and constructed one of the best soccer balls known to mankind.
Features
- Certified by FIFA Quality Pro
- 18 panels reduce seams for better feel
- PU outer material for improved aerodynamics
- POE inner foam provides firm touch
- Rubber bladder with PUMA AIR LOCK valve and Perimeter Balance Technology for enhanced flight
PUMA – Mens Final 1 Statement
A small step down from the La Liga 1 ball with a different design, but still meets all the specifications of a premium match ball. The Mens Final 1 Statement Puma ball is also made of high quality materials and passes the Fifa Quality Pro testing.
The Pro Testing means that it has been passed through the testing, not passed all of the passes. So in the end, the La Liga 1 Ball is still the highest quality.
This ball is also idealand recommended for high level teams and players. They come in size 5 only.
Features
- 18 panels reduce seams for better feel
- PU outer material for improved aerodynamics
- POE inner foam provides firm touch
- Rubber bladder with PUMA AIR LOCK valve and Perimeter Balance Technology for enhanced flight
Puma La Liga 1 Replica Soccer Ball
A replica of the official match ball. This Puma ball allows every youth player to dream on the pitch and score goals while using a similar ball of the greatest stars on the planet. For the parent, this means that you can buy that ball at half the price.
But just because this ball is a replica does not mean that Puma skipped on the technology or construction. This ball offers much of the same qualities as the Premium match ball.
This ball can be used for games as well with younger age groups between 13 -15. Some older groups can use it as a game ball as well if it’s a recreational game.
Features
- Certified FIFA Quality standard, FIFA Quality logo
- Dimple PU outer material for improved aerodynamics and speed
- TPE foam backing for enhanced stability and touch
- Rubber bladder with PUMA AIR LOCK valve
PUMA La Liga 1 MS Trainer Soccer Ball
If you would like an even less expensive Puma soccer ball look no further than La Liga 1 MS Trainer. With design inspired by the Official match football that will be used for all of the La Liga Santander and La Liga 1|2|3 professional matches.
The La Liga 1 MS Trainer soccer ball offers sizes for everyone, including size 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5!
Features
- TPE foam and polyester backing.
- Rubber bladder
- All Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Puma Soccer Ball Size 4
Size 4 ball will be used by kids between the ages of 9 and 12 years old. Puma made the MS Trainer ball for everyone. This ball can be used by all ages, but make sure you buy the correct one.
Puma Final 6 MS Trainer Soccer Balls are made in all sizes. The combination of the TPU casing, TPE foam, and polyester backing with rubber bladder and machine stitching gives the ball a soft feel for all levels. This technology also improves the shape, bounce and flight characteristics.
Features
- Entry level Machine Stitched training ball.
- Suitable for both training and backyard
- Offers all ball sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Puma Soccer Ball size 3
The size 3 soccer ball will be used by kids 8 years old and under. This is another variation and new design of the Puma 6 MS Trainer.
The ball offers many of the same features mentioned above for the Final 6 MS Trainer ball, including the technology to improve the shape retention, bounce, and ball characteristics.
Features
- Entry level Machine Stitched training ball.
- Suitable for both training and backyard
- Offers all ball sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Cool neon color design
Conclusion
Puma has had its ups and downs especially in the USA. However Puma is making a comeback around the globe and now in the soccer ball market. We love that Puma is now the sponsor for La Liga Santander so they will get more exposure. We need Puma in the game because they offer many different styles and designs tha we shouldn’t go without.
The new styles of the La Liga 1 ball, Mens Final ball, and the MS Trainer ball offer a ball for almost everyone on your gift list. From Premium to size 1 soccer ball trainer, they have a ball for everyone. We especially love the new design for La Liga 1 line of balls and look forward to watching it on TV.