Nike Merlin 2018-19 Premier League, La Liga and Serie A Winter Balls Released
Oct 26, 2018, by Chris
It has already become a tradition for Nike to release special hi-vis yellow Winter balls for the cold and dark months of each season, and from this weekend Premier League, La Liga and Serie A will play with the brand-new hi-vis yellow Nike Merlin 2018-2019 Winter Ball that was released today.
Nike Merlin Hi-Vis 2018-2019 Soccer Ball
These are the new Nike La Liga, Premier League and Serie A 2018-19 winter soccer balls.
Based on the Nike Merlin that was launched earlier this year, the new Nike Merlin 2018-2019 winter soccer ball for La Liga, Premier League and Serie A is predominantly flash yellow with navy purple / red applications and logos. Each ball has the same design except the league logo.
Nike Merlin Hi-Vis Balls - Tech Features
- 4-panel construction reduces seams and enlarges the striking surface
- 3-D ink patterns apply variations for increased control.
- Nike Aerowtrac grooves for more consistency in ball spin
- Foam casing consists of multiple layers of polyurethane bonded together with a cloth backer
- ACC upper technology for better control in all weather conditions
- Latex bladder wrapped in cloth maintains air pressure more consistently than traditional rubber bladders, keeping the ball shape spherical.
- Price: USD 150 (EUR 135, GBP 110)
- Release date: October 2018
The Nike Merlin Hi-Vis 2018-19 football retails at a price of 135 Euro.
What do you think of the new winter balls for the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A? Would you like Nike to change the look of the Winter Balls? Drop us a line below.
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