Mini soccer ball are included in the size three category if we are to judge by the soccer balls classification, and they work well for juggling and for children’s games. There are people who’d buy mini soccer ball just to add them to a collection or to get them autographed when going to important matches where they meet favorite players. Less expensive than regular balls, the mini versions can be offered as gifts for active kids who love playing; they are cheap and they can be purchased from any regular sports store or, for online shoppers, the balls can be theirs with a basic order.

Mini soccer balls also work great for promotional purposes; they are used at many open air events and shows, and they are offered to potential customers or visitors. Logos, symbols, full messages and company details are usually printed on such mini soccer balls, and thus the ball fulfills its function as a reminder or advertiser. Promotional mini soccer balls are purchased in large quantities by various corporations and then custom-printed. Moreover, when one large brand is releasing a new soccer gear line it is often common practice to give mini soccer balls as presents.

The materials used for the manufacturing of mini soccer balls is not top notch most of the time. Some producers use the left-overs from their other ball sizes and include them in the coverings or the lining layers of the mini versions. The idea is not to create a lower quality product, but to use all resources well and save as much money as possible. Plus, the fact that less expensive materials are used in the design of mini soccer balls is justified by the functions that these items are normally going to serve for: practice and children’s games.

Hence, there is not much to expect from mini soccer balls in terms of performance, and the usage remains truly limited. Unlike professional and match balls, these mini variants have no special features or extended warranties. However, certain quality standards need to be met for such items too: for instance, the bounce, the inflation, the balance and the speed have to be at least satisfactory. Depending on the bladder material, butyl or natural rubber, air loss often occurs and then you have to periodically inflate the balls. Even so, the air tension in the ball can be felt by simply pressing the hand against the ball; then you’ll know if it has lost air or not.