In the ever-evolving theatre of the FA Cup — where underdog dreams are made and legends are etched into folklore — Mitre has added another layer of glory to the 2024/25 season. The brand has introduced the Mitre Golden Ball trophies, shimmering tributes to the deadliest finishers in both the Adobe Women’s FA Cup and Emirates FA Cup.
From the grassroots grit of the preliminary rounds to the hallowed turf of Wembley, Mitre's new Golden ball trophies stand as golden testaments to the players who light up the competition with goals. Crafted as exact replicas of the iconic Mitre Ultimax Pro match ball — the same ball gracing every stage of the tournament — each Golden Ball is forged in 24-carat gold. Not plated. Not painted. Proper gold.
Behind this golden glow is the master craftsmanship of Thomas Lyte, the London-based atelier renowned for producing elite silverware — including the actual FA Cup trophy itself. The process of creating the Mitre Golden Ball blends centuries-old handcrafting skills with cutting-edge innovation. Think digital 3D modelling meets traditional engraving and mirror-finish polishing. It’s where heritage collides with high tech — and the result is stunning.
Mitre went behind the scenes at the Thomas Lyte workshop, pulling back the curtain on a process defined by precision, obsession, and pure artistry. Every panel, every seam, and every contour of the Ultimax has been perfectly preserved in precious metal, paying homage to the game’s ultimate goalscorers with a piece of design that feels as mythic as the goals themselves.
In a game where the ball is everything, Mitre has immortalised it in gold — and in doing so, given the top scorers of this year’s competitions a piece of history to lift as proudly as any cup.
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