The Football Blog

They Say: "The DYNAMIS is the most technically advanced ball ever produced and its unrivalled accuracy and power makes it the perfect ball to help take England to South Africa and beyond. The DYNAMIS Ball has been in development for the last 2 years and has undergone rigorous testing in both science laboratories and on football pitches by professional players from clubs across the UK and all age levels of The England team set up including the senior squad. These tests have resulted in the proof that a new 20-panel configuration is faster than the more traditional 32-panel ball thanks to the reduced curving that the new design provides."

We Say: Smooth.

They say: "The new SX VALOR from UMBRO is packed full of performance enhancing technology designed for players of all levels. The visually striking navy and laser blue VALOR is a serious all-rounder with a focus on comfort, safety and control. This season the new boot will be worn by Chelsea captain, John Terry, as his team look to avenge being narrowly beaten to the Premiership title by Manchester United. Expect a watertight defence, as Terry and his team mates will want to make a strong start to their campaign, piling pressure on the
other big three teams and at the same time hoping to impress new coach Luiz Felipe Scholari."

We say: Nifty.