BALL MAINTENANCE
Classification of the ball
Laminated ball (New material type)
This is a type of a ball of which the panels are laminated onto ball’s carcass.The improved soft surface material is used for lamination to generate the soft feeling which we never had before by conventional, artificial or natural leather process.
Applicable products : FT550B / VS170W-Y-BL / Kids series SF4 etc.
Laminated ball (Synthetic leather / Natural leather type)
This is a type of a ball of which the panels are laminated onto ball’s carcass. Mostly, the panels are used for volleyball and basketball.
Applicable products : V200W / BQ1000 etc.
Stitched ball (Hand-stitched/ Machine-stitched)
This is a type of a ball of which each panel is stitched over the ball’s carcass. Stitched balls are categorized into hand-stitched and machine-stitched.
Applicable products : BV550C-WYBR / FT551B-YP-FIFA etc.
Quality Rubber ball(Others)
The quality rubber is covered over the balls carcass. The quality rubber balls are categorized into soft foam rubber and normal rubber according to the hardness of the rubber.
Applicable products : MS-M78-YBL / DGB850 etc.
Various maintenance
The maintenance method for laminated ball (New material type)
Laminated ball (New material type)
This is a type of a ball of which the panels are laminated onto ball’s carcass.The improved soft surface material is used for lamination to generate the soft feeling which we never had before by conventional, artificial or natural leather process.
Applicable products : FT550B / VS170W-Y-BL / Kids series SF4 etc.
Ball care after using ball
- Please wipe the surface of the ball with a soft cloth.
- If you are unable to remove dirt with water, please wipe the ball with a cloth moistened with a water-diluted mild detergent.
- If you are unable to remove dirt easily, please wipe the ball with a moistened cloth.
- If you use a mild detergent to clean the ball, please wipe off any remaining detergent thoroughly to ensure that it does not remain on the ball surface (detergent may cause ball discoloration)
- If you use water to clean the ball, please wipe the ball afterwards with a dry cloth.
- Please dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- If the ball has been soaked in rain, please wipe away moisture and dirt using a cloth, then dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- Please do not wipe the ball with solvents such as benzene. (This may damage the cover material.)
When the ball gets wet..
Panels for a laminated ball are bonded by glue on the ball’s carcass.
The excessive moisture and heat to the ball brings a decrease of adhesion force, and the panels may peel off or may have discoloration.
- If you use water to clean the ball, please wipe the ball afterwards with a dry cloth.
- Please dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- Please do not use the dryer to dry the ball out.
Precaution
- Please store and carry the ball with adequate air pressure because the storage and carriage by deflated conditions may cause wrinkles on the ball surface.
- Please avoid leaving balls in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight.
- Please avoid storing balls in hot or humid places.
- Please store balls in a well-ventilated place.
- Please dry balls regularly in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
The maintenance method for laminated balls (Synthetic leather / Natural leather type)
Laminated ball (Synthetic leather / Natural leather type)
This is a type of a ball of which the panels are laminated onto ball’s carcass. Mostly, the panels are used for volleyball and basketball.
Applicable products : V200W / BQ1000 etc.
Ball care after using ball
- Please wipe the surface of the ball with a soft cloth.
- If you are unable to remove dirt easily, please wipe the ball with a moistened cloth.
- If you are unable to remove dirt with water, please wipe the ball with a cloth moistened with a water-diluted mild detergent.
- If you use mild detergent to clean the ball, please wipe off any remaining detergent thoroughly to ensure that it does not remain on the ball surface (detergent may cause ball discoloration)
- If you use water to clean the ball, please wipe the ball afterwards with a dry cloth.
- Please dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- If the ball has been soaked in rain, please wipe away moisture and dirt using a cloth, then dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- Please do not wipe the ball with solvents such as benzene. (This may damage the cover material)
When the ball gets wet..
Panels for a laminated ball are bonded by glue on the ball’s carcass.
The excessive moisture and heat to the ball brings a decrease of adhesion force, and the panels may peel off or may have discoloration.
- If you use water to clean the ball, please wipe the ball afterwards with a dry cloth.
- Please dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- Please do not use the dryer to dry the ball out.
Precaution
- Please avoid leaving balls in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight.
- Please avoid storing balls in hot or humid places.
- Please store balls in a well-ventilated place.
- Please dry balls regularly in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
The maintenance method for a stitched ball (Hand-stitched /Machine-stitched)
Stitched ball (Hand-stitched/ Machine-stitched)
This is a type of a ball of which each panel is stitched over the ball’s carcass. Stitched balls are categorized into hand-stitched and machine-stitched.
Applicable products : BV550C-WYBR / FT551B-YP-FIFA etc.
Ball care after using ball
- After use, please remove any dirt or sand that may be lodged in the ball stitching part,using a rush or similar tool.
- Please wipe the surface of the ball with a soft cloth.
- If you are unable to remove dirt easily, please wipe the ball with a moistened cloth.
- If you are unable to remove dirt with water, please wipe the ball with a cloth moistened with a water-diluted mild detergent.
- If you use a mild detergent to clean the ball, please wipe off any remaining detergent thoroughly to ensure that it does not remain on the ball surface (detergent may cause ball discoloration)
- If you use water to clean the ball, please wipe the ball afterwards with a dry cloth.
- Please dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- If the ball has been soaked in rain, please wipe away moisture and dirt using a cloth, then dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- Please do not wipe the ball with solvents such as benzene. (This may damage the cover material.)
Precaution
- Please avoid leaving balls in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight.
- Please avoid storing balls in hot or humid places.
- Please store balls in a well-ventilated place.
- Please dry balls regularly in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
The maintenance method for quality rubber ball (others)
Quality Rubber ball(Others)
The quality rubber is covered over the balls carcass. The quality rubber balls are categorized into soft foam rubber and normal rubber according to the hardness of the rubber.
Applicable products : MS-M78-YBL / DGB850 etc.
Ball care after using ball
- Please wipe the surface of the ball with a soft cloth.
- If you are unable to remove dirt with water, please wipe the ball with a cloth moistened with a water-diluted mild detergent.
- If you use mild detergent to clean the ball, please wipe off any remaining detergent thoroughly to ensure that it does not remain on the ball surface (detergent may cause ball discoloration)
- If you use water to clean the ball, please wipe the ball afterwards with a dry cloth.
- Please dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- If the ball has been soaked in rain, please wipe away moisture and dirt using a cloth, then dry the ball out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place.
- Please do not wipe the ball with solvents such as benzene. (This may damage the cover material)
Precaution
- Please avoid leaving balls in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight.
- Please avoid storing balls in hot or humid places.
- Please store balls in a well-ventilated place.
- Please dry balls regularly in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
Precautions for inflating
A word of caution when inflating the balla
Please always moisten the inflating needle with Glycerin (NDLSC) before inserting it into the valve.
Inserting a dry needle may damage the valve and cause air leakage.
Item Name: Glycerin
NDLSC: for smoothing the inflating needle
Please inflate the ball to the correct pressure.
Regulation of the internal pressure is the secret to keeping the ball at optimum softness with the best rebounding performance and to ensure its durability.The recommended internal pressure is printed around the valve of a ball.
Item Name: Digital Gauge
AG500/AG1000
Ball Specifications
VOLLEYBALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Volleyball Size 5 | 650 – 670 | 260 – 280 | 0.3 – 0.325 kgf/cm2 |
| Indoor Volleyball Size 4 | 620 – 640 | 240 – 260 | 0.3 – 0.325 kgf/cm2 |
| School Volleyball Size 5 | 650 – 670 | 195 – 225 | 0.2 – 0.225 kgf/cm2 |
| Kids Volleyball Size 5 | 645 – 665 | 160 – 180 | 0.1 – 0.15 kgf/cm2 |
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Size | 660 – 680 | 260 – 280 | 0.175 – 0.225 kgf/cm2 |
BASKETBALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 7 | 749 – 780 | 567 – 650 | 0.56 – 0.63 kgf/cm2 |
| Size 6 | 724 – 737 | 510 – 567 | 0.56 – 0.63 kgf/cm2 |
| Size 5 | 690 – 710 | 470 – 500 | 0.56 – 0.63 kgf/cm2 |
FOOTBALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 5 | 680 – 700 | 567 – 650 | 0.6 – 1.1kgf/cm2 |
| Size 4 | 635 – 660 | 510 – 567 | 0.6 – 1.1kgf/cm2 |
| Size 3 | 580 – 600 | 300 – 320 | 0.3 – 0.4kgf/cm2 |
FUTSAL BALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Rebound (cm) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Size | 620 – 640 | 400 – 440 | 50 – 65 | 0.6 – 0.9 kgf/cm2 |
WATER POLO BALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 5 | 680 – 710 | 400 – 450 | 59/kPa |
| Size 4 | 650 – 670 | 400 – 450 | 52/kPa |
| Size 3 | 610 – 630 | 340 – 380 | 42/kPa |
| Size 2 | 580 – 600 | 300 – 320 | 42/kPa |
| Size 1 | 500 – 515 | 233 – 253 | 35/kPa |
KORFBALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 5 | 680 – 705 | 445 – 475 | 0.56 – 0.63kgf/cm2 |
| Size 4 | 640 – 660 | 370 – 390 | 0.56 – 0.63kgf/cm2 |
| Size 3 | 590 – 600 | 310 – 330 | 0.56 – 0.63kgf/cm2 |
HANDBALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 3 | 580 – 600 | 425 – 475 | 42/kPa |
| Size 2 | 540 – 560 | 325 – 375 | 42/kPa |
| Size 1 | 500 – 520 | 290 – 330 | 0.31 – 0.35kgf/cm2 |
RUGBY FOOTBALL
| Size | Length in Line (mm) | Circum. (end to end)(mm) | Circum. (in width)(mm) | Weight (g)(cm) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Size | 280 – 300 | 740 – 770 | 580 – 620 | 410 – 460 | 0.67 – 0.70kgf/cm2 |
FUTSAL BALL
| Size | Circumference around Long Axis(mm) | Circumference around Short Axis(mm) | Weight (g) | Recommended Inner Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Size | 705 – 724 | 527 – 540 | 397 – 425 | 0.88 – 0.95kgf/cm2 |
FUTSAL BALL
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Official Size | 690 – 710 | 400 – 450 |