Adidas Telstar Durlast | 1970 FIFA WORLD CUP BALL | SIZE 5

Adidas Telstar Durlast – 1970 FIFA World Cup Ball (Size 5)

The definitive icon that forever changed football design, the Adidas Telstar Durlast commemorates the legendary 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. As the first official match ball supplied by Adidas for a World Cup, its black-and-white paneling was specifically engineered for visibility on television broadcasts, creating the single most recognizable football aesthetic in history.

Product Highlights

• Birth of an Icon: Features the groundbreaking 32-panel geometry—combining 20 white hexagons and 12 black pentagons—that defined the classic image of a football for generations.

• Hand-Stitched Precision: Expertly hand-stitched with high-tensile thread, delivering supreme seam strength, exact panel alignment, and authentic vintage touch.

• Pioneering Television Design: Named "Telstar" (Star of Television) for its high-contrast black-and-white look, designed to stand out on global television screens during the 1970 Mexico tournament.

• Vintage Durlast Style: Cased in high-grade synthetic leather honoring the legendary "Durlast" coating, providing water resistance, durability, and a rich, classic sheen.

• Official Size 5 Specs: Built to full match-grade specifications with a high-retention inflatable inner bladder for realistic bounce and lasting shape retention.

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The Ultimate Vintage Collector's Centerpiece

Whether displayed in a premier sports memorabilia collection or celebrated as a monument to World Cup heritage, the hand-stitched Telstar Durlast represents the origin of modern football history.

Secure this legendary piece of World Cup heritage for your collection today.