Europass, the new ball for the Euro tournament

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Like the ball that was used in the world championship two years ago, the Europass ball consists of fourteen pieces. To join the fourteen parts, they have used thermosolding technology, so the balloon does not have wires.

The new ball has not only a new design, but also a distinctive feature that makes it special: a very thin outer layer, baptized with the name PSC-Texure. According to experts, this layer makes it easier to control the ball, better transmit the force and can make the touches more precise. They say it’s easier to hold, so the goalkeepers are in a position to be happy.

To prove that the above claims are true, it will be necessary to wait until the start of the European Championship. Previously, however, to test the characteristics of the ball, several studies have been carried out both at the University of Loughborough in England and in the laboratories of Adidas.

To ensure that it reaches the quality measures, the international football federation, Fifa, has its own measuring device. In order to gain access to this seal, any ball must pass a series of tests. Even with the Europass ball, of course, these tests have been done.

Robot Leg (Label)The
machine kicks the ball as many times as you want, but always at the same angle and with the same force and speed.
A high-speed camera records the effects of the impact. The images show that the response of the ball is always very similar, struck on both sides.

Circumferential test (Label)In
order to be able to control it well, the ball must be as round as possible. The average balloon circumference is measured by measuring each balloon at ten points.

FIFA Approved Standard: 68,5 cm - 69,5 cm (Label)Europass:
69.0 cm - 69.25 cm (Label)

Roundness test (Label)Having
a round ball is important, but maintaining roundness at all times is more important because it will be much more accurate. The shape of the parts that make up the ball is decisive.
After several taps, the test measures the diameter of the balloon at sixteen points. The range of the largest diameter and the smallest diameter must retain very strict limits.

FIFA Standard: Maximum difference of 1.5%. (Label)
Europe: maximum difference of 1 %. (The sign).

Water Absorption (Label)The ball
that is wet and the ball that is dry do not behave in the same way; the wet weighs more, moves slower and makes the punps smaller. Therefore, it is usually best to play with a ball that absorbs as little water as possible.
To find out how much water the ball takes, it is inserted 250 times into a bucket filled with water. They then weigh it to find out how much water it has taken.

FIFA Standard: It can reach a maximum of 10% above the initial weight. (Label)Europass:
take 4.5% more. (The sign).

Size and shape test (Label)In a
football competition, on average, each ball receives 2,000 kicks, and it is necessary for the ball to respond in the same way from the first minute to the last.

To ensure that it does not change in size and maintains the same shape, the ball is thrown against a steel wall at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. After the test, the ball should not lose pressure or roundness.

Another spontaneous test to monitor the pressure is to inflate it to the maximum and, after three days, to measure the pressure again. I should only miss a certain part of your air.

FIFA Standard: 20% of the pressure.
EUROPASS: 11% of the pressure.

Errebote-testa (Errotulua)Futbol-jokalariek
hanka, burua edo bularra jarri baino lehen, jakin egin behar dute baloiaren errebotea nolakoa izango den, beti antzera egin behar baitu errebote hori.

During this test, the ball is dropped from a height of two meters. The test is repeated and the difference between the highest and lowest rebound cannot exceed 10 centimeters.

FIFA Standard: 10 centimeters of difference. FOR
EUROPASS: two centimeters apart.

Although it may not seem that way at first glance, a ball can be a product with a high level of technology.