Price : ~$25 (depends on store)
Touch
This ball from out of the box has a very grippy finish to it, which helps with trapping and curling the ball, as well as getting more accurate passes. Yet this finish does wear off after a few hours, after that, the ball feels as if it has just the right amount of grip and does over-exaggerate the spin you can get on it. The panels are soft as well right out of the box, but as you use it, they become more flat at the foam on the ball bottoms out making it more flat.
Shooting
Shooting with this ball is just the same as any other, if filled with the right amount of air, it will be rock solid and it well generally fly pretty predictably, unless it gets lopsided, which can happen to balls of this price range. The radar graphics on this ball give it an even more enhanced sense of predictability and can be beneficial to goal keepers.
Water Uptake/Durability
This ball does take up a bit of water, but not a lot. It is nothing to be worried about, even when leaving the ball outside in a storm. I have played with this ball 100+ hours and it still hasn't ripped any of its panels (keep in mind that it was being used in PROPER conditions, no concrete). I've used it on AG fields and my only gripe with it is that it does get very dirty, very fast, so don't be surprised if you see scuffs on its surface.
Overall
The ball is cheap, the synthetic panels feel good but eventually they start to lose their grip and feel a bit more cheap. The durability is great given that it is used on the right surface. The shooting is decent and it is pretty predictable, just be careful of lopsiding and air loss. Make sure you keep the ball pumped to the right pressure constantly and the ball will play dry well. It is a good cheap ball that can last you a while if it used correctly.
Touch : 3/5
Shooting : 3/5
Overall 3/5
Price : 5/5
Overall 3.5/5
You can buy this ball here @ http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&query=Nike+strike&N=0&Product_Id=6501833
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