“New Wave in Training” or Just a Ripple?

I’m sure you all have seen the Soccer Wave. It has gained a lot of popularity since it’s debute not too long ago.  But is it really worth all the hype?  It is said to be the “New Wave in Soccer Training” but does it really take indiviudal soccer training to the next level, or is it the same rebound equipment wrapped in a cool design?

Before you come to any conclusions about whether this is the best thing ever, or whether you think its a piece of junk, here are some things to consider. Remember i am not here to advertise products nor am i here to smear them. I am simply here to open discussion and shed light on products on the market so we can all gain some insight from each other.

First off, let’s see what it actually is. The Soccer Wave is designed so that ground balls passed into the product will return in the air.  The design features a “gradual curve” so that balls can return at different heights depending on where the intial pass enters. This is a very innovated design. Passes come from the ground and return in the air at varying heights.

What I think of the Soccer Wave after having tested it and used it.

The design and product branding for this product is truely very clever. “Socccer Wave” Yes, it looks like a wave, it’s design is practical and appealing, it has good market ability as the “new wave in soccer training,” and it targets a wide varitety of consumer looking for fun, innovative ways to train. So, very great design conept, branding and marketing ability. As for it’s performance, it didnt meet my standards for “New Wave in Soccer Training.”  Here’s WHY:

• You need to stand too close to get consist results.
• It doesn’t generate a powerful or driven rebound returns.
• Not only too much backspin on returns. But only backspin return.
• Its too big and bulky. Hard to travel with.

So, my over all review of this product. Not bad, nice concept, but poor performance. It didn’t my expectations from an individual soccer training equipment. “Big Wave” for those who like cool toys, not so much for those looking to maximizes training with an individual training product.

For a Full Video review of this product stay tuned.  SpirrsBlog.com is compiling test results from similar products to see how well each product matches up against their competitors.