My 9 year old son really likes this Umbro Tristar Soccer ball. I got this ball because we have had lots of soccer balls that were messed up, peeling, etc. so I wanted one that was higher quality and would last a long time. We live in a suburb, but we don't have any grass, and my son plays basketball as well as soccer with the neighborhood kids up and down all along the street we live on. We live in the desert of Arizona, so our summers are scorching: over 100 degrees every day for several months, so the pavement and roads are super hot as well (to give you an example of how hot it is here... you can actually boil an egg on the pavement or the hood of your car!) This ball has endured the hot pavement, blazing sun, and the rough daily play by rambunctious boys all during our summers, and it still looks great! The shape hasn't warped, and the exterior hasn't chipped, peeled, or torn. That's pretty impressive. It has gotten some scuffs here and there but that's pretty normal. If you're not familiar with soccer ball sizes and you'd like to compare your own soccer ball to this one... I measured around the ball with a tape measure (for sewing) and it measures nearly 27" around the sphere. Hopefully that helps in determining if this size would meet your needs. When not in use, I'd recommend storing the ball either indoors, or otherwise in the shade (in a shed or garage) to prevent wear and prolong it's life. I'd highly recommend this Umbro Tristar Soccer ball to any kid or adult!
