Nike footballs versus Adidas footballs

[LookoutforVols]

Long time reader - first time post....

What are the differences between Nike footballs that we have been using for the past several years versus Adidas footballs we'll be using for years to come?

I'll hang up and listen....

 

[Swiftybaby]

Not sure the difference but if it was up to me we would use Wilson. The best hands down.

 

[TAF]

SWOOSH vs 3 Stripes

 

[YankeeVol]

I don't recall TN using Adidas, we used Wilson* prior to switching to Nike.

*I have an authentic "game" ball.

I remember Wilhoit saying something about Wilson balls being superior back in the day as well.

 

[McDad]

SWOOSH vs 3 Stripes

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[Krunchi]

Long time reader - first time post....

What are the differences between Nike footballs that we have been using for the past several years versus Adidas footballs we'll be using for years to come?

I'll hang up and listen....

Different slaves make them.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Paging @DeerPark12, do you know if we'll be using Adidas balls or will we use Wilson as previous?

 

[Boca Vol]

I would think UT would go back to Wilson.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I wouldn't think 1 ball would be preferred over the other universally. That would be a competitive advantage. As long as the balls are scuffed up and not brand new and slick, I doubt it really matters.

A+ bye week thread though. Nice. Post more.

 

[YankeeVol]

I wouldn't think 1 ball would be preferred over the other universally. That would be a competitive advantage. As long as the balls are scuffed up and not brand new and slick, I doubt it really matters.

A+ bye week thread though. Nice. Post more.

You'd be wrong. Especially with kickers.

Uh, hello...deflate gate...

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

You'd be wrong. Especially with kickers.

Uh, hello...deflate gate...

Guess I'm outta the loop. Is there 1 ball that kickers prefer? I know they use seperate "K balls" but beyond that, not sure.

 

[Boca Vol]

You'd be wrong. Especially with kickers.

Uh, hello...deflate gate...

Oh please! A “poof” of air isn’t that big of a deal.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I could be wrong but I don’t think adidas has made footballs very long. That’s why we used Wilson before.

 

[BDP!]

Long time reader - first time post....

What are the differences between Nike footballs that we have been using for the past several years versus Adidas footballs we'll be using for years to come?

I'll hang up and listen....

Never used the Adidas ball. Through my experience the Wilson GST is superior to the Nike ball.

 

[#1fulmerite]

Man, I say we use which ever one is the best at going between the uprights. Though I remember John Becksport and liked him, we never knew if he was going to make that 46 yarder and miss the one from 32.

“Good ole days”!

 

[DeerPark12]

Paging @DeerPark12, do you know if we'll be using Adidas balls or will we use Wilson as previous?

They'll use adidas footballs and basketballs. Unlike when we were with adidas previously and they used a different manufacturer, adidas balls are now manufactured by BIG Game USA, which also manufactures the Nike ball. They are virtually identical other than the logo.

You'll notice on the Nike/adidas photos above that they have the same "USA" logo, which is the mark of BIG Game USA.