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High-Visibility Soccer Balls

The Nike Ordem 4 Hi-Vis Ball is Being Used In Europe's Top Leagues

— October 3, 2016 — Lifestyle
Nike has released a brand new set of soccer balls, the Nike Ordem 4 Hi-Vis collection, that is designed to make it easier than ever for players to visually perceive and pick up the ball in reduced light conditions. Considering that soccer is an all-season sport in most parts of the world, and certainly in Europe, it only makes good sense to design a ball that is specifically able to counteract the reduced visibility that can occur in the grim winter daylight.

This ball makes use of optimized color schemes and special visual graphics that allow players to see the ball easily, helping them to respond better. The ball is also equipped with synthetic leather sheathing to enhance ball control, while special grooves ensure steady flight.

With technologies that enhance visibility as well as ball control, the Nike Ordem 4 Hi-Vis balls are truly some of the most high-tech soccer balls out there, which explains why they're being used in the top leagues of Spain, England and Italy.
Trend Themes
1. Optimized Color Schemes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products with optimized color schemes to enhance visibility in reduced light conditions.
2. Special Visual Graphics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate special visual graphics to allow players to easily perceive and pick up the ball in low visibility situations.
3. Enhanced Ball Control - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technologies that enhance ball control, such as synthetic leather sheathing, to improve player performance.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply advanced technologies to develop high-tech soccer balls that provide enhanced visibility and ball control.
2. Athletic Apparel and Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sports apparel and accessories that complement high-visibility soccer balls, aligning with the needs of soccer players in reduced light conditions.
3. Sports Leagues and Associations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with soccer leagues and associations to implement regulations promoting the use of high-visibility soccer balls, ensuring fair play and improved spectator experiences.
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