Nike works in collaboration with Premier League to honor the duo's 20th anniversary of working together -- to mark the milestone, Nike Football recreates the iconic design of the 2000/2001 Geo Merlin ball. It is highly exclusive, with only 600 units in total throughout the globe.
The Geo Merlin is titled one of the most iconic soccer balls to ever be used in the Premier League due to its impressive 'Dynamic Support Structure' -- this means that it holds its shape when struck on the field. This element is reinforced by the polyethylene foam and high-solid polyurethane construction. The exterior delivers energy when in contact due to the vulcanized latex rubber coat. The collaboration re-design comes with a special ball stand and a co-branded box.
Vulcanized Recreated Soccer Balls
Nike Football Recreates the Iconic Geo Merlin Ball
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