Uhlsport Elysia 17-18 Ligue 1 Ball Released
May 29, 2017, by Pat
German football brand Uhlsport, taking over from Adidas next season, released the new 2017-2018 Ligue 1 ball this morning. The Ligue 1 17-18 soccer ball is called Uhlsport Elysia.
Uhlsport Elysia - 2017-18 Ligue 1 Ball
This image shows the brand-new Uhlsport Ligue 1 2017-2018 ball.
A reference both to the mythical Elysium (Champs Elyséens in French), the Umbro Elysia ball aims to celebrate the legends and heroes of the French league.
It's white with eye-catching gradients in lime green and grey that cover most of the surface.
The official Ligue 1 Conforama 2017-18 ball features the latest technologies to ensure the best possible performance today. Its heat-sealing technology ensures perfect roundness and extremely low water absorption. The outer coating is highly abrasion resistant. The bladder and its carcass provide a perfect roundness and excellent air retention. The unique construction of the balloon provides exceptional trajectory performance.
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