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Adidas Trionda Shows Drag-Crisis Benefits for World Cup

6/25/2026

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Researchers from Seoul Women’s University and University of Tsukuba tested the Trionda and found a drag-crisis that reduces drag when airflow shifts from laminar to turbulent.
Tests show seam hits generate lower drag than panel hits and that the effect lessens at altitude.
Adidas said the Trionda underwent 300 tests, uses a four-panel design, and will be used in a World Cup.

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Researchers from Seoul Women’s University and University of Tsukuba tested the Trionda and found a drag-crisis that reduces drag when airflow shifts from laminar to turbulent.
Tests show seam hits generate lower drag than panel hits and that the effect lessens at altitude.
Adidas said the Trionda underwent 300 tests, uses a four-panel design, and will be used in a World Cup.