# Vulcanized Recreated Soccer Balls Nike Football Recreates the Iconic Geo Merlin Ball By Amy Duong | Published 2019-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-merlin References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/nike-geo-merlin-football-premier-league-20th-anniversary-rerelease) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/at/en/t/premier-league-geo-merlin-football-2NQmjm/CQ3536-100) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot) works in collaboration with Premier League to honor the duo's 20th anniversary of working together -- to mark the milestone, [Nike Football](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-and-nike) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recreated Classic Designs:** Opportunities for companies to recreate iconic designs to honor previous collaborations and anniversaries. - **Limited Edition Products:** Companies can create hype and exclusivity around their products by limiting the number of units available. - **Advanced Sports Equipment:** There is an opportunity to combine modern technology with classic designs to create more advanced and efficient sports equipment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can innovate by using new materials to improve the quality of sports equipment and enhance player performance. - **Athletic Apparel and Footwear:** There is potential for companies to collaborate with sports leagues to design unique and exclusive products for dedicated fans and collectors. - **Sports Memorabilia Collectors:** The recreation of classic designs opens up opportunities for sports memorabilia collectors to add limited edition items to their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Iconic Goal-Celebrating Soccer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-city-soccer-apparel.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Retro Leather Sneaker Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-3.md) - [Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-void.md) - [Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Nostalgic Soccer Jersey Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-soccer-jersey.md) - [Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-sneaker.md)