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Premier League: Why is there a new Puma ball?

The 2025-26 ball – named Orbita Ultimate PL – has 12 panels – which is said to evenly distribute weight and keep the ball balanced. Puma describe the ball as having long-lasting durability and deeper seams to improve aerodynamics and shape retention.

“On average, a professional footballer has control of the ball for around 109 seconds every game, so when you have the ball at your feet you need to make it count and create moments that make a difference on the pitch,” said Richard Teyssier, Puma marketing vice-president. back in June.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has previously been was critical of Puma balls. Last season he highlighted the same type of ball following Arsenal’s League Cup semi-final exit to Newcastle.

“We kicked a lot of balls over the bar, and it’s tricky that these balls fly a lot so there’s details that we can do better,” Arteta said.


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