i've never even seen a match ball infront of my eyes before =[
but like 2 weeks ago i was freestyling with my replica nike PL hi-vis ball and i hit it against a wall..
i left it for like 5 mins because it went into a bush and then i went to get it out again.. i then did a neck stall and flicked it up, but when i caught it again it felt really weird...... IT CHANGED SHAPE
basically i was pissed and had to get a new ball the next day, but it took me so long to wear that thing down to a condition were i found it really comfortable
i'm definately gonna get match balls once i become decent (it'll be a couple years)