The FA Cup, the oldest national football competition in the world, kicks off tonight so it’s the perfect time for Mitre to release the Official Match Ball of the 18/19 competition, the Delta Max.

Mitre’s traditional chevron design is joined by a flowing ribbon graphic that shows off the trophy itself on certain panels. The ball calls out its Hyperseam technology for rapid speed, ultimate control and increased durability. Got all that? Good. This is a cracking effort from Mitre and you can imagine how good it's going to look on pitches up and down the country.

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The Mitre Delta Max FA Cup ball will be in action from tonight as Haringey Borough entertain AFC Wimbledon. Could well be the first upset right there. Following this weekend, the ball will be used throughout the 18/19 competition which culminates on 19 May.

Pick up the Mitre Delta Max 18/19 FA Cup ball from prodirectsoccer.com