What Are Spangled Volleyballs Made Out Of?

The sport of volleyball has been around from quite some time. According to Volleyball.org, the sport was created in 1895. An exclusive ball to use in the sport was designed in 1900. Since then, the volleyball has been adapted for many summer occasions, without altering the design. The spangled volleyball is no exception. It is a ball used for Independence Day tournaments and other occasions when a plain volleyball is not enough for the celebration.

  1. The Center

    • All volleyballs were designed much like soccer balls to be lightweight, but to sustain and react to a directional blow. These balls are hit and head-butted throughout the volleyball game in an effort to move them over the net to the opponent's side of the court. The center of the volleyball makes this possible. It is a lightweight rubber bladder that is a similar material to that of a bike tire. The air is held in the bladder, which is covered in cheesecloth or a similar cloth.

    Exterior

    • The exterior of a volleyball is leather or synthetic leather that is stitched together in a formation that is distinct to the volleyball sport. The leather can be dyed to any color. It is stamped with the identification of the team and manufacturer, which includes logos.

    Spangles

    • Spangles are defined by Merriam Webster as sparkly appendages on an item. These appendages on a volleyball would not work during the game. However, the glitzy celebration balls are designed using glittery ink stamps and coatings on the exterior of the volleyball.

    Game Balls

    • Game balls are not allowed to be spangled. They have specific heights and weights that must be upheld and sometimes tested before the games. In addition to being against regulations, spangled volleyballs pose a potential distraction to players and can cause premature cracking in the volleyball surface.