# Grippy Soccer Balls The Official Soccer Ball Of Euro 2016 Offer Improved Gripping Capabilities By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-soccer-ball References: [sportskeeda](http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/uefa-euro-2016-official-ball-adidas-beau-jeu-photos-and-all-you-need-to-know-about-it) & [uefa](http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/) The [Beau Jeu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-viva) is the official soccer ball of the upcoming [UEFA Euro 2016 soccer tournament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uefa-womens-euro-2025) set to be held in France, and is designed to bring together design features that aim to offer player-friendly performance and TV-friendly designs. Introduced by French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane, the Beau Jeu official soccer ball features an improved grip that is designed to make it easier for players to enjoy good ball control even in wet conditions, while attacking players will be able to dribble the ball with more ease. In terms of design, the ball features the letters 'E', 'U', 'R' and 'O' and an array of beautiful geometric visuals that boast a distinctive French flair. Ultimately, this official soccer ball ensures that the players are able to reproduce their best skills on the pitch, making for a more fan-friendly tournament. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Improved Ball Grip:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to research and develop more soccer balls with improved grip for different weather conditions. - **Design-focused Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to create unique and visually appealing sports equipment to enhance the fan experience. - **Player-friendly Performance:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to research and develop sports equipment that improve player performance and control. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** The sports equipment manufacturing industry has the opportunity to research and develop new soccer ball designs and materials that can enhance performance and player experience. - **Sporting Events:** With the focus on fan experience, the sporting events industry can explore more innovative ways to enhance the experience of fans' watching the game. - **Sport Merchandising:** The sport merchandising industry can capitalize on the unique and visually appealing designs of the soccer balls to create a new revenue stream through souvenir sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Official Connected FIFA Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-soccer-ball.md) - [Bespoke Jersey Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-kit-collection.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Sleek Trophy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvp-trophy.md) - [Tournament Timekeeping Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uefa-womens-euro-2025.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Mural Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mural-campaign1.md) - [Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md)