9 Ball Care & Maintenance TIPS

Tip #1:  Always Moisten The Needle Before.

Before you first inflate a soccer ball, place a couple drops of silicone oil or silicone lubricant spray or glycerin oil into the valve. You can purchase one of the oils or spray at your local hardware store. Using one of the lubricants will improve the life of the valve and lubricate the valve for easy insertion of the inflation needle. However; some people use spit....... but that is not recommended.

Tip #2: Invest A Little Bit

First of all, invest in a good ball pump, have a supply of inflation needles and use a low pressure gauge to measure for proper inflation Always the sport balls lose air pressure over time. Sometimes over a couple of days (balls that use butyl bladders keep air pressure longer than balls that use latex bladders). Be sure to check the pressure frequently to make sure the ball is properly inflated.

Tip #3: Proper Air Pressure

Do not over or under pressurize a ball. Use the manufactures recommended air pressure that is printed on most balls. It is recommended that you use a pressure gauge to measure the exact amount of pressure in a ball after inflating and before use.

Tip #4: Check The Pressure Before Store The Ball

Manufacturers recommend that you reduce the air pressure in your match balls after a game to reduce the amount of stress on the ball seams or stitching.  Be sure to inflate the ball back to proper pressure before the match.

Tip #5: Be Careful Where You Play

Rough surfaces such as gravel, asphalt or concrete can be very abusive to a typical sport ball. Premature excessive wear and cuts on the outer cover will occur due to abrasion when the ball bounces or skips across rough surfaces.

Tip #6: Common Sense?

Do not stand or sit on your sports balls. Do not kick your good match balls excessively hard against a wall. They can become warped and your ball will be ruined.

Tip #7: About The Weather

Do not play with a wet ball during freezing temperatures. The water on the ball could freeze and cause injuries.

Tip #8: Cleaning The Ball

Remove excessive dirt from the ball after use.  Use a damp cloth to wipe the ball clean.  If needed, use some mild soap or some type of synthetic leather cleaner to remove excessive dirt or stains from the ball.  Be careful when using detergents to clean the ball. Never use harsh detergents. Outer coverings and stitching on some balls may be adversely affected by concentrated cleaners.
Reframe from excessively spraying soccer balls with high pressure water spay.  Water may penetrate into the ball.

Tip #9: Enyoj!

There is nothing else to say, but have a good time playing your favorite sport!