Abstract: An inflated soccer ball has an inner air bag with a surrounding outer shell. The outer shell is provided with a plurality of indentations arranged so as to provide a wind channel configuration which aids in aerodynamic control of the ball. The wind channel is elongated and extends in at least three different directions.
Abstract: A protective pad for use in cushioning the body has a resilient organic foam polymeric material with body cushioning properties. The pad has an undersurface facing the body and a scored top surface forming an increased flexibility in the pad to better enable it to conform to the joint or other body area which it is protecting. This increased flexibility and body conforming property is obtained without substantial loss of body cushioning and protective properties.