This is a genuine leather football ball. The outer material is made of the finest leather. The ball is hand stitched in Thailand; this country is famous for the kind of balls it makes. It is among the leading countries in the manufacture of leather products especially sports products. The ball is ACC. This means that the ball is suitable for all weather conditions. That is, whether it is raining or during the dry season the ball will give its unyielding performance. Whenever you want to purchase a ball you think about the kind of pitch it is going to be played on. This product has been tested on firm ground, rough ground and soft ground and it has proven beyond reasonable doubt that it is the best choice. This product is the optimum choice for a competition ball. It is able to maintain its superb performance even after repeated intensive use. This ball is guaranteed to last one to two seasons without any disappointments. The manufacturer of the product gives it a 3 year guaran