We have collected some guides to help you choose the right soccer ball, futsal ball, handball or goalkeeper glove.
SOCCER BALL GUIDE
Which soccer ball is the right for your purpose? Here we have listed some different soccer ball guides to help you choose the right ball.
Soccer Ball Sizes
size 3
Age: 7 - 8 years
size 4
Age: 9 - 12 years
size 5
Age: 13+ years
Our different soccer ball categories
Professional
This range of soccer balls is used for soccer matches played at top professional level.
Club
This range of balls are suitable for club-level matches and training.
Training
This range delivers training performance at an excellent value for youth players.
Camp
The camp series is perfect for recreational programs or training camps looking for a budget option.
Special
The balls in The Special Series are used for various goalkeeper excercises and for outfield players to practice headers with.
Artificial grass (AG)
Our Numero 10 Turf Match and X-Turf soccer balls are ideal for trainings and matches played on artifcial grass.
Approval Stamp
See what the different approval stamps on your soccer ball means.
FIFA QUALITY PRO
The emphasis of the test requirements is on first-class performance, accuracy and safety. Products, playing surfaces and technologies with this quality mark are designed for optimal performance and use at the highest level.
FIFA QUALITY
The test requirements emphasize the durability and safety of these products, playing surfaces and technologies more than for the FIFA Basic standard. Basic performance and accuracy criteria are tested, but the main focus is on ensuring extensive use.
FIFA BASIC
The test requirements for this standard are designed to identify products that fulfil basic performance, accuracy, safety, and durability criteria for football. The focus is on setting minimum standards while ensuring affordability for use at all levels of the game.
NFHS
National Federation of State High School Associations
Balls must meet specific criteria based on circumference, weight and outer casing for use in NFHS high school sanctioned matches.
FUTSAL GUIDE
How to find the perfect futsal ball for you.
Futsal categories
For professionals
Our Futsal Super TB is specially made for professionals. Our popular Futsal Super is thermally glued with a strong foam lining, which gives the ball a fantastic touch.
For clubs
Futsal Master, Futsal Jinga, Futsal Magico, and Futsal Samba are all made for club training and match.
HANDBALL GUIDE
Which handball is the right for your purpose? Here we have listed some different handball guides to help you choose the right ball.
Handball Sizes
Size 0
Age: 8 - 11 years
Size 1
Age: 12 - 13 years
Size 2 / JR
Women age: 14+ years
Men age: 14 - 16 years
Size 3 / SR
Men age: 17+ years
Understand how our soccer balls, futsal balls and handballs are sewn together
Hand Stitched
The 32 panels are sewn together by hand using 630 double stitches and 60 corner stitches and are closed off – especially for SELECT – with a doubleknot. The ball lasts longer this way.
Machine Sewn
The machine stitched soccer balls are very similar to our hand-stitched ones. During production, the football panels are sewn together with a special sewing machine and a fine thread. Only soft, foamed materials can be used. The seam pattern is uneven, and the finishing stitching is always done by hand. While the end result does not reach the level of our hand-stitched footballs, a solid ball is produced nevertheless.
Dual Bonded
The panels are printed with 3 mm edge glue and stitched. In the heat mold, the glue is activated to hide the stitches. The seam sealing is done by hand, and the glue in the seams reduces the water uptake significantly.
Thermo Bonded
The thermo bonding method means that the 32 panels are thermally glued and bonded by heat. There are no stitches, so the TB balls take up less water and keeps the original weight better when playing on a wet surface.
Ultra Sonic Bonded
In 2021, SELECT created the world's first football manufactured with ultrasonic technology. Brillant Super UZ is manufactured according to a new and Danish-patented construction method, where ultrasonic sound waves weld the ball's 32 fields together. The fields of the ball are held together under pressure and ultrasonic sound waves activate the microfiber molecules in the material by creating friction, and in this way the fields are welded together. This ensures minimal water absorption, so that the weight of the ball is also stable in wet weather.
Inflating instructions
How to inflate your ball correctly
Straighten the ball out as best as possible.
Shake the ball so that the bladder is hanging loosely and vertically beneath the valve hole.
Allow 1 - 2 drops of SELECT valve oil to drip into the valve hole. Remember to oil the ball regularly so that the valve doesn’t dry out.
Pump the ball up with a SELECT pump. It is important that the bladder is in the vertical position as shown here. Always remember to use the needle2.
Use a SELECT pressure gauge to check if the ball has the recommended pressure (see recommendation on the ball).
Clean the ball with a brush and tepid water. Dry the ball with a cloth. Place the ball in a ventilated room with a temperature of 59 - 68°F.
goalkeeper glove guide
Learn how to find the perfect goalkeeper glove for you.
How to measure your hand to find your glove size
We have gloves for all levels
Gloves for professionals:
88 Pro Grip, 90 Flexi Pro, 77 Super Grip.
Gloves for amateurs
34 Protection, 32 Allround
Gloves for kids:
04 Youth Protection, 02 Youth Allround
Latex types
Adhesion Plus Latex
Premium latex. The right choice for the professional goalkeeper in terms of grip, softness and durability. Ensures a perfect grip in all kinds of weather and excellent feel with the ball. 3 mm latex with 3 mm foam lining on the back. This latex is used by many goalkeepers at the highest level.
Quartz Latex
Premium latex. Ideal for professional goalkeepers. Improved softness ensures a perfect grip in all kinds of weather and excellent ball control. 3 mm latex with 3 mm foam lining on the back. The Quartz latex contains dots in grey pigment. The dots bind the latex molecules together, making the gloves more resistant and ensuring that they last longer. The dots also provide a firmer grip. This latex is used by many goalkeepers at the highest level.
Professional grip latex
All-round superior latex in black, suitable for both matches and training. In terms of price, this latex is just below the premium gloves, and is therefore also a favorite for amateur players. Guarantees a good grip for goalkeepers in all kinds of weather. 3 mm latex with 3 mm foam lining. This latex is used by many goalkeepers at the highest level.
Super Soft Latex
Very high quality foam for superior gloves. Has a good grip quality, although this does mean that the glove needs to be cleaned more often than other types of latex . Good grip in all weathers and good durability. 4 mm latex
Dura Grip Latex
Latex suitable for training. Special latex construction for enhanced durability. The gripping quality is therefore less strong than the superior gloves. 3 mm latex with 3 mm foam lining
New Softy Latex
Latex suitable for training. Special latex construction for enhanced durability. The foam is less soft than the other types of latex we work with, as
the focus is on durability. 3 mm latex with a 4 mm foam lining compensates for the slightly harder latex
New Basic
Latex suitable for training. Special latex construction for enhanced durability. The foam is less soft than the other types of latex we work with, as
the focus is on durability. 3 mm latex with 3 mm foam lining
Flexion Latex
Latex suitable for training. Special latex construction for enhanced durability. The foam is less soft than the other types of latex we work with, as the focus is on durability. 3 mm latex with a 4 mm foam lining compensates for the slightly harder latex.
Glove terms explained
NEGATIVE CUT
A popular glove cut choice that reminds of Flat Cut. This style of cut also has gussets between the palm and the backhand. The gussets of the 88 glove are also made of latex giving constant latex contact between the glove and the ball. Negative Cut fits snugger and the fingers are held in place giving optimal ball contact when catching. This is the most common cut among professionals.
FLAT CUT
Traditional glove cut with a flat palm construc-tion providing a larger area of contact and mak-ing the glove more flexible. This style of glove typically fits looser than many other styles with more room for the fingers. Flat Cut is the most popular cut used for finger protection gloves.
Anatomic Fit System
Ensures correct fit, as the glove is designed according to hands’ natural grip position.
Punch Zone
In non-sliding material for increased force and reduction of the rotary effect on the ball