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Barry Werner

XFL introduce game ball it will use in 2020 season

The XFL has been spreading the news about its 2020 season in spurts. The league displayed the ball it will use in its season for the first time on Monday.

Per the league site:

  • The points of each football are wrapped with ‘X’ marks in white and the team’s primary color. This design allows receivers to track the ball easily.
  • Patent-pending, “X-Pebble” grip technology will help players control the ball with a feel that enables a tight spin on throws, and also allows ball carriers to enhance their ball security.

XFL OFFICIAL BALL DETAILS

  • Design and Production Partner: Team Issue (Dallas, Texas)
  • Size: Standard professional football size
  • Texture: Patent-pending “X-Pebble” exterior grip technology
  • Game Usage: In every XFL game, the team on offense will use the ball featuring their team’s custom look and color scheme.
  • Dimensions: Prolate spheroid
    • Long circumference: 28 to 28 1/2 inches
    • Short circumference: 21 to 21 1/4 inches
    • Weight: 14 to 15 ounces
  • Colors: Traditional red leather – the ball will be brown on game day after pre-game leather conditioning 
  • Retail Price: $125 plus shipping and handling
  • Unique Features:
    • “X-Tips”: painted Xs wrap both points of each football in white and the team’s primary color
    • X-Pebble technology grip: exte

It won’t be the same as the one it used in its first incarnation.

4 Feb 2001: Eric England #99 of the San Francisco Demons celebrates with the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Extreme at Pac Bell Stadium in San Francisco, California. The Demons defeated the Extreme 16-15.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport
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