FussiStar lion football in the test 2024

The FussiStar brand lion football makes a very good impression when unpacked. It is delivered in a yellow and blue cardboard box, which is printed with a picture of the product and the most important information and warnings. The box is sturdy and offers adequate product protection. At the same time, the cardboard is kept as compact as possible and is fully recyclable. No additional plastic was used in the interests of sustainability . Inside the box are the ball, an air pump attachment and instructions for use, even if these seem almost unnecessary for such a self-explanatory product . The instructions refer to customer support for questions and comments, as well as an extended robustness guarantee of 6 months, which promises immediate assistance and the replacement of a defective product.

After unpacking, we take a closer look at the product. The first thing that catches the eye is the ball’s very loving and child-friendly design. The little lion in football kit seems particularly appropriate and motivating for children between the ages of 3 and 7.
The quality and finish of the ball are also impressive. The surface is even and very smooth. All seams are visibly clean, so that no defects can be detected. Even under load, the ball appears resistant and dimensionally stable.
In terms of sustainability, the manufacturer states that the upper material used is made of TPU . This material is environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Due to the good quality of the product and the extended robustness guarantee of 6 months, a certain level of sustainability and a long service life can be assumed.

We carried out our practical test in the garden at home and on the nearby football pitch. We and our “smaller testers” initially liked the design of the ball. The manufacturer has definitely found an appealing look for smaller children, even if the focus is more on functionality during use.
Inflating the ball was done without any problems and within a minute. Even if it was superfluous for us: The manufacturer provides instructions and information on how to inflate the ball optimally as well as precise air pressure ranges both in writing and graphics as well as in video form via QR code. However, a set with an air pump might be useful for customers who do not have one, so that nothing stands in the way of immediate use.
In terms of functionality, there is nothing to criticise in our test. The ball fulfils all the requirements of a toy with an even surface and a dimensionally stable curve. The slightly padded surface gives the product a pleasant ball feel. For use as sports equipment, a texture on the surface might be useful. In our opinion, however, the product should be seen as a toy and not as a piece of sports equipment, although in view of the target group (children aged 3-7), the usefulness of professional balls can be questioned anyway.
The ball is hard-wearing and sturdily made, so that after extensive testing we could not detect any damage or similar. A long-term test could certainly offer added value here, but we were unable to do this in our test.
The only point of criticism for the product is a slight chemical odour, which we noticed when unpacking the product. However, this was no longer noticeable after a short period of use, so we consider this to be rather harmless.
Overall, we therefore believe that the manufacturer delivers a very good product that impresses with its functionality, quality and design.