The new korfball: : " the Mikasa K5-IKF "

The official presentation of the new korfball: "The Mikasa K5-IKF'".

News from an IKF announcement:

"In partnership with Mikasa, the IKF has developed a new korfball."

"For over 25 years the Mikasa K5, k5-ft has been the international match standard korfball, used at all official IKF events."

"To achieve the status "IKF Approved" a korfball must adhere to the IKF Regulations. Aside from Mikasa other brands such as Molten, Balans and Gala started the process of developing a new ball."

(In Chinese Taipei: "Conti as well)

"Over three years ago the IKF and Mikasa started the process of developing a new ball."

"Eight goals were defined, as follows:

* Better grip for the players

* Better visibility for the referees
* Better visibility for the media and spectators

* A real korfball

* More modern look

* High quality

* Innovative material

* Reasonable pricing for end-users"

As of now, 29 September, ( there was the official presentation in Rotterdam, the Netherlands), all IKF events will use the Mikasa K5-IKF!

We are anxious to hear if this ball "Mikasa K5-IKF" will be a success.

My opinion:

The material of the cover is really innovative and really very good for playing korfball.
The ball is great but only for indoor use. On the artificial grass pitches the sand will stick on the ball.
The ball has the wrong colours and is not very good in contrast with floor and korf. The ball disappears to the background in both video and photos.

The corporate colours of Mikasa (Blue and Yellow) do not make the ball, "a real korfball".