New Soccer Ball: Why 2 (or 3) Plates?

[Nerdydude101]

So I saw how the new soccer balls are made with 2 (or was it 3) plates that are a odd shame instead of the traditional load if hexagons and I was wondering why this makes the ball better

 

[256bits]

Are you asking about this ball for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil
http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/802/cache/soccer-ball-brazuca-world-cup-02_80254_600x450.jpg

The Brazuca, as shown, has 6 panels and some dimples.

 

[Nerdydude101]

Yeah