Nike Merlin Serie A 19-20 Ball Revealed
Aug 23, 2019, by Simon
After already being in use for several months since the start of pre-season, Nike and Serie A today decided to present the league's new 2019-20 football. The new Nike Merlin football introduces an interesting look with details in navy and yellow while retaining the features of its predecessor.
Nike Merlin Serie A Ball 2019-20 - White / Navy / Yellow
This is the new Nike 2019-2020 Merlin Serie A ball.
The new Serie A ball brings a fresh new look that sees different panels colored in navy and yellow, with the oversized Swooshes also carrying the base color white with a black border. A large Serie A logo sits inside a white panel, surrounded by a stunning splatter graphic.
Unlike its Premier League counterpart before, the Nike Merlin Serie A 2019-2020 ball does not feature a custom, modular design but instead is based on the default colorway of the new Merlin.
Tech-wise, the new Nike Merlin ball is the same as one used in the previous season.
Nike Merlin Serie A 19-20 Ball - Features
- 4-panel construction reduces seams and enlarges the striking surface
- 3-D ink patterns apply variations in texture for targeted control
- Nike Aerow Trac grooves allow consistency in ball spin
- ACC (All Conditions Control) tech
- Foam casing has a cloth backer
- Latex bladder maintains pressure and shape more consistently than rubber bladders
A predominantly yellow 'hi-vis' version of the Nike Merlin Serie A 19-20 football will be released in fall, to be used during the winter months. There are no pictures of that version yet.
Do you like the new Nike Merlin Serie A football and the more custom designs in general? Drop us a line below, and check out all 2019-20 balls in our overview.
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Premier League (Manchester City): Gold champions badge worn in 18-19, 20-21, & 21-22; won the title from 20-21 to 22-23.
Bundesliga (Bayern Munich): Champions patch worn in 21-22, won the title in 22-23.
LaLiga (Barcelona): Gold badge worn in 22-23, 24-25, & 25-26, won LaLiga in 25-26.
Ligue 1 is the only top-five European league where the Portuguese full-back has not played, leaving him just one league away from completing the full set of top 5 European league titles and sleeve patches.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and graphic.
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Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the detailed information.
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What do you think of the new Eye Sport Crotone 26-27 home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
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Worn on the left sleeve, the patch will feature on the shirts of Milan's men's team, women's team and youth teams throughout the 2026/27 season. A beautiful and deeply personal tribute to one of the greatest figures in the club's history.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.