Simon Shaw UltraFlight Rugby Ball The Precision Performance Ball | Size 5

This is the UltraFlight, the flagship ball in the Simon Shaw Pro Collection, and it is suggested for ages 6 and 7. It uses a four layer PolyCotton and Cotton cloth backing for a firm, responsive feel, so it suits a child ready to work on accurate passing and kicking rather than very first touches of the game. If you want a beginner-only feel, look for a softer training ball instead.

ShawGrip is a texturised surface finish built into the UltraFlight to improve handling under pressure. It is designed so hands keep contact with the ball during a spiral pass or when catching at speed, rather than the surface being smooth. This matters most once a child is doing repeated passing drills or kicking practice, not just casual throwing about.

The UltraFlight uses a high air retention super bladder, which is built to keep the ball performing consistently throughout longer sessions rather than losing pressure partway through. The four layer PolyCotton and Cotton cloth backing also gives exceptional shape retention, so the ball is meant to keep its firm, responsive feel rather than going soft or misshapen with regular use.

The panels use ShawStitch, a bonded thread construction described as giving superior panel integrity. This is a specific stitching method rather than a generic seam, aimed at keeping the panels secure under repeated impact and handling. Combined with the four layer cloth backing, it is part of what is meant to give the ball its firm feel and durability through regular play.

The outer cloth is a blend of premium grade PolyCotton and Cotton across four layers, which gives the firm, responsive feel and shape retention. The ball itself uses a blend of premium grade natural and synthetic rubber with silica reinforced technology. This combination is aimed at performance and durability rather than being a single basic rubber shell.

The UltraFlight is described as suited to executing a spiral pass, landing a drop goal from distance, and sharpening a kicking game, so it is built for both passing and kicking practice as well as general match use. The firm, responsive feel from the four layer cloth backing and the high air retention bladder are meant to support this across different types of practice, not just one drill.

It is the flagship ball in Simon Shaw's Pro Collection, engineered for unsurpassed accuracy, which gives it a clear performance story for a child or young player working on their game. At 32.99 pounds it sits as a Pro Collection item rather than a basic training ball, and it comes from a family owned British company that has made games since 1795. Easy returns within 30 days also make it a lower risk gift choice.

The UltraFlight uses four layers of premium grade PolyCotton and Cotton cloth, ShawGrip texturising, ShawStitch bonded thread panels, and a high air retention super bladder, all described together as delivering the highest possible level of performance. A basic training ball typically will not name its layer count, stitching method, or bladder type in the same detail. This ball is positioned as the Pro Collection flagship rather than an entry level option.