Glow in the Dark or Reflective Training Football

When the pitch lights go out, this ball is still easy to find

You hold it under a phone torch or a car headlight for a moment, carry it to the dark end of the pitch, and the fluorescent models give off a soft green glow across the whole panel pattern. The reflective models work the other way round: silver grey or black with pink panels by day, they throw back every beam that touches them in violet, teal and pink.

Every ball in this range is a PU soft leather football wound with nylon yarn over an inner lining, finished with a hexagon pattern across the cover and a valve stem built from high grade material. The reflective models show the printed SIRDAR wordmark, and the fluorescent models show a pale yellow green cover with navy and black panels in daylight.

Key Benefits

• Fluorescent glow The fluorescent models absorb light and give it back as a green glow in the dark. The maker states about 30 minutes of glow, depending on the surroundings.
• Reflective cover Point a phone torch, a bike light or headlights at a reflective model and the panels light up in violet, teal or pink.
• Two sizes Size 4 is about 19 cm across, suited to 5 or 7 a side play and to players aged 5 to 12. Size 5 is about 21.5 cm across, suited to 11 a side play and to players aged 12 and over.
• Layered build A PU soft leather cover, a wrap of nylon yarn and an inner lining sit under the printed surface.
• Pick by photo Six options, each with its own photo of the finish and size: two fluorescent options and four reflective ones.

Best for: Evening training on a park pitch, backyard practice, five a side with friends, and any player who likes a ball that stands out when the light drops.

Why It Works

A ball you can see is a ball you do not lose in long grass at dusk. The fluorescent models use a light absorbing material that releases the light slowly in the dark, while the reflective models send light from a torch or headlights straight back toward you. Pick the finish that matches how and where you train.

Quick Product Facts: Football; PU soft leather cover with nylon yarn winding and inner lining; size 4 about 19 cm across and size 5 about 21.5 cm across; fluorescent glow models and reflective models; six options with a photo each; one ball per order.

How It Fits Your Routine

Charge a fluorescent model under your phone torch or a car headlight for a moment, then take it onto a dark stretch of pitch. The glow is strongest first and fades slowly over the next half hour.

For a reflective model, ask a teammate to aim a torch from the touchline and watch the panels flash as the ball travels. The same cover also catches headlights while you carry it to the car.

Have a ball pump ready for inflating, since the packing list is one football.

FAQ

How long does the fluorescent glow last? The maker states about 30 minutes in the dark after the ball has been lit, and the real duration depends on how bright the light was and on the surroundings.

What light charges the glow? A phone torch, a motorbike or car headlight, or any bright lamp. Hold it close to the ball so the whole cover is lit evenly.

Which option should I choose? Choose by the option photo. It shows the finish and the size printed on the ball you receive. Two options are fluorescent and four are reflective.

Does it come with a pump? The packing list is one football, so keep a ball pump handy for inflating it.