There are only three things required to play soccer: players, goals and a ball.  This year, we have three nominees for the top prize.  All are professional level premium match balls, but one will never see the pitch.

Our nominees represent the best material, best feel and best experience.  The AVID Soccer testers have abused each of these balls well beyond their design parameters.

adidas Teamgeist II

The Teamgeist II is a big improvement over its predecessor.  The covering is designed for control with goose bumps and the signature panel design.  If it is good enough for the MLS, Euro 2008 and the Champions League, is it good enough to win here?

Puma 1.08

This premier match ball is made with the innovative d3o material that adapts to specific conditions.  It also has a unique cover with golf ball dimples and concentric circles.

Socadelic Zuma Beach Soccer Ball

Beach soccer has some unique requirements and Socadelic is the innovator in this variant of our beautiful game.  The Zuma uses the same premier match quality components configured specifically for beach soccer.  It is a lighter weight, softer ball with very few panels and high visibility colors.

Criteria for Best Ball is simple:

• Value - price matters
• Playability - how does feel on your foot
• Desirability - what do you want to bring with you to the game
• Reality - where did you spend your money

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