Bresuka has six panels and Tillster 18 has 20, but with very different shapes. Bresuka's total seam length was 68% longer than that on Java Lighty despite two fewer panels. The new ball is only about 6% longer than Bresuka - it feels rougher because the texturing isn't quite as high.
What physics are at play in The FIFA World Cup? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore all the science of soccer with physics professor John Eric Goff. Is this year’s official ball made for scoring goals?
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