Precision PU Cover
- Cover Material
- 1.5mm Polyurethane Leather
- Cushion Layer
- 1.5mm Neoprene Foam
- Surface Finish
- Hand Screen-Printed, Scuff-Proof Paint
- Water Resistance
- Thermo-activated Seam Sealant
- Surface Texture
- Golf-ball embossing for superior flight and accuracy
Professional-quality 1.5mm PU leather with a neoprene cushion for sublime touch. Water-wicking for all weather conditions.
The Architecture Beneath
- Panel Count
- 32 CNC Mold-Cut Hexagons & Pentagons
- Stitch Type
- Hand-Stitched
- Thread
- Italian Waxed Polyester, 100% Sustainable
- Construction Time
- Up to 3 hours per ball
- Sub-Layers
- Uniquely cross-hatched canvas, ammonia-free latex lining
Built to the specifications used at the highest levels of the game. Proprietary seal-adhesion technique for exceptional water resistance.
Thread & Bladder
- Bladder Type
- Seamless Latex
- Air Retention
- Excellent, tested for consistent pressure
- Spring
- Outstanding, time-tested latex construction
- Quality Check
- Three-axis sphericity inspection
- Origin
- South American ammonia-free liquid latex
Seamless latex bladders for outstanding spring and excellent air retention, the same standard used at the highest levels of the game.
Standard Model No. 152
Frequently Asked
What is the No. 152 made of?
The Standard Model No. 152 is made from 1.5mm polyurethane leather with a 1.5mm neoprene cushion layer. It is hand-stitched with Italian 100% sustainable waxed polyester thread and uses a seamless latex bladder. The surface is hand screen-printed with scuff-proof paint.
How long does it take to make?
Each No. 152 is hand-stitched in our Andean workshop, a process that takes up to three hours per ball. The panels are CNC mold-cut for precision, then assembled and stitched by hand.
Is the No. 152 a match ball?
The No. 152 is a professional utility soccer ball built to the specifications used at the highest levels of the game: 32-panel construction, seamless latex bladder, hand-stitched with Italian waxed thread. It is designed for serious players and collectors.
What sizes are available?
The No. 152 is available in Size 5 ($135, recommended for ages 13 and up) and Size 4 ($108, recommended for ages 8 to 12).
Where are Hayworth balls made?
Hayworth balls are designed in Austin, Texas and hand-stitched in our Andean workshop, a community with a generations-long tradition of ballmaking.
How water-resistant is the No. 152?
The No. 152 uses a thermo-activated seam sealant for excellent water resistance. The PU leather surface and cross-hatched canvas sub-layers use a proprietary seal-adhesion technique to prevent water infiltration and debris buildup.
Is the No. 152 a good gift for someone who plays soccer?
Yes. The No. 152 is $135 and arrives in a Hayworth presentation box with a ball bag and pump needle included. It's hand-stitched in an Andean workshop, has 44 reviews at 4.98 stars, and carries a story the gift-giver can tell. Free shipping on all U.S. orders.
What comes in the box?
Every Hayworth ball arrives in a Hayworth presentation box with a ball bag and pump needle included. Free shipping on all U.S. orders.
Is $135 a good price for a high-end craft soccer ball?
The No. 152 at $135 is priced below most premium match balls from major brands, which range from $150 to $170. Unlike mass-produced balls, it is hand-stitched from PU leather and Italian waxed thread and takes approximately three hours to make by hand.
What makes the No. 152 different from a regular soccer ball?
The No. 152 is hand-stitched by master ballmakers in an Andean workshop, not machine-made in a factory. It is built from 1.5mm PU leather and Italian waxed thread, and took 152 prototypes over five years to develop. It is designed to last longer than mass-produced training balls.
What is a good gift for a soccer coach?
The No. 152 ($135) is a meaningful gift for a soccer coach. It's hand-stitched, arrives in a presentation box, and is built to outlast mass-produced training balls. Former USL professional Greg Mulamba called it the most durable ball he has trained with.
What are good soccer gift ideas for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was held in the United States, and soccer gifts have never been more relevant. The No. 152 ($135) is a hand-stitched soccer ball designed in Austin, Texas and crafted in the Colombian Andes. It arrives in a presentation box with ball bag and pump needle. A meaningful American soccer gift for the World Cup summer.