Soccer Ball World (e-tailer)
Soccerballworld.com is a small online retailer of Bremen balls. The site is mostly informational and provides a good history of the ball and information about the construction and composition of a ball.
Our first visit to Soccer Ball World was as a research project several years ago. The site has a concise history of the soccer ball. While this is interesting, as a parent, coach and player, I was far more interested in how to select the best product for my application and what to look for. The site also includes the care and feeding of the ball. I have referred back to the site a few times for information on the standards, testing and definitions. See http://www.soccerballworld.com/FIFA_Approvals.htm for an example.
In addition to the information, soccerballworld.com also sells Bremen balls and a few accessories. They also offer custom balls for camps, clubs or leagues with a minimum order of 100 balls (lead time is 5-6 months). We have purchased a few different Bremen balls in the past and have been satisfied with the quality. Each time we have ordered from soccer ball world, the product was delivered quickly with no issues.
A word on price: Just like a car dealer, soccer ball world lists the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) next to each model that they offer. I have never found these balls offered at the MSRP. In fact, the only place I can find these balls at all is through Bremen and Soccer ball world. Soccer ball world lists a “Sale Price” that falls well below the list price. That said, based strictly on the sale price, Bremen balls are a good value.





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