Inspiring Sports Technology
Football and soccer
PUMA and d3o™ develop new football
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
PUMA and d3o have developed a new football to impart more power and speed from the strike. The d3o material is soft and malleable initially but hardens upon impact. The ball then leaves the foot on average 6% faster than comparable match-play balls.
For more information please click the link. Images and information reprinted from gizmag.
Adidas develop goal-line technology
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
A new technology has been developed to determine the exact position of a football during a game, helping referees to make clear decisions about whether it has completely crossed the goal-line. A sensor has been suspended in the centre of the ball and magnetic fields are employed to provide real-time feedback to a central computer and the referee.
For more information please click the link. Images and information reprinted from gizmag.
Umbro England away kit 2010 – interview with Aitor Thorpe
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Although a very short video, this is a nice illustration of Umbro’s current thinking towards the England 2010 away kit in red
It was reportedly leaked a few weeks back, and can still be found by searching on the web. The vintage/ traditional style will appeal
Have a watch of the video.
