Kempa in private sale
The private sale Kempa brings together, for a limited time, items from the German brand dedicated to handball: indoor shoes, training and match balls, shirts, shorts, tracksuits, and club accessories. It's an opportunity to equip a player, a goalkeeper, or an entire team with the brand that carries the name of a legend in German handball.
The handball brand, at a discounted price.
A brand that carries the name of a legend
Kempa gets its name from Bernhard Kempa, a figure in German handball, world champion in eleven-a-side handball in 1952 and 1955. He is credited with the famous Kempa-Trick, invented in 1954: a lobbed pass to a teammate who leaps above the area, catches the ball in the air, and shoots before landing. This move, which has become a classic in spectacular matches, still bears his name. The brand, launched in 2002 by the German manufacturer uhlsport for its handball range, has inherited this image of audacity. During the private sale, its products are offered at reduced prices in limited quantities.
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Choosing your indoor shoe according to your position
The Kempa handball shoe is chosen based on position and size. The Wing Lite range focuses on lightness, with EVA foam cushioning and a sole developed with Michelin, whose rubber grips the court without marking it: it is suitable for wings and playmakers who make quick sprints. Heavier players or those often in contact, such as pivots and backs, look for more lateral stability and reinforced heel cushioning to absorb landings. Goalkeepers prefer a soft sole and a low upper, which aid lateral movement and splits.
Leo or Spectrum Synergy: training or match ball
The Kempa balls are divided between training and competition. The Leo, with a soft foam-lined cover, withstands repeated sessions and maintains its shape; its slightly tacky surface helps grip, making it a favourite with both handball schools and amateur clubs. The Spectrum Synergy, a premium match ball, features thirty panels for precise feel and consistent trajectory, favoured by top-level teams. The choice of size follows the category: from size 0 for the youngest to size 3 for senior men. A new ball should be inflated to the pressure indicated near the valve.
Dressing a team in club colours
Kempa also outfits teams: match jerseys and shorts made from lightweight polyester, available in men’s, women’s, and children’s cuts so that all categories in a club wear the same kit. The goalkeeper must play in a different colour to teammates and opponents: therefore, a distinct set of jerseys is ordered, often complemented by padded long trousers for diving. Tracksuits and zip jackets are used for travel and warm-ups. For durable marking, numbers and names should be washed inside out at a low temperature and air-dried.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kempa shoes run large or small?
The safest bet is to start with your usual size and compare the length of your foot to the product sheet guide. Measure yourself at the end of the day, in a pair of match socks, and leave half a centimetre of space in front of your toes.
Do you need resin with a Kempa ball?
Resin improves grip for adults, but many gyms ban it because it makes the floor dirty. Balls with a sticky surface allow you to do without it, and its use is often limited in youth categories.
Why choose a handball shoe over a running shoe?
A running shoe, which is tall and flexible at the heel, encourages ankle rolling during direction changes. A handball shoe, which is lower and more stable, keeps the foot centred on a sole that grips the court.
Are items on private sale new?
Yes, they are new items from the brand, sold at reduced prices for the duration of the operation and within the limit of available quantities. They come with the same legal guarantees as any other order placed on the site.
How to maintain a pair of handball shoes?
Keep them for the gym so that the sole stays clean and grippy, and wipe the dust off the court after each session. Remove the insole to air it out and let the pair dry in the open, away from the radiator.
