Jabulani means to celebrate in Zulu, one of the 11 languages of South Africa, and the Jabulani’s design has eleven colors to honor those eleven languages, in addition to the eleven communities of South Africa and the eleven players on a team. The 11 colors of Jabulani also honor the reality that this ball is adidas’s 11th FIFA World Cup ball.
Jabulani Constructed with spherically shaped, eight new thermally bonded, 3 D EVA and TPU panels, . Grip’n'Groove is a textured treatment that ensures the Jabulani flies straight and true. The Jabulani is designed for never before seen power, swerve and control. It’s a ball truly worthy of the best in the game.
The Adidas World Cup 2010 Ball comes with some features : the Official World Cup 2010 Jabulani Official Match Soccer Ball by adidas, adidas’ 11th FIFA World Cup official match ball. Designed for never before seen power, swerve and control, COVER: Thermally bonded PU for exceptionally true and straight flight, BLADDER: Latex for excellent rebound, FIFA approved.
The ball is constructed using a new design, consisting of eight (down from 14 in the last World Cup) thermally-bonded, three-dimensional panels. These are spherically-moulded from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU). . The design has received considerable academic input, being developed in partnership with researchers from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
The Jabulani Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup features a completely new, ground-breaking technology. Eight 3-D spherically formed EVA and TPU panels are moulded together, harmoniously enveloping the inner carcass. This will create an energetic unit with excellent roundness. Following the tests, players all over the world are enthusiastic and are promising many goals with the new ball. Adidas always involves world-class athletes in the development and testing of its products. For the adidas “JABULANI”, adidas partners FC Bayern München, AC Milan, the Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town tested the ball in 2008, tested to improvements in the surface structure and material composition.
One of customer review is Delia De La Torre. Here is what he said about Jabulani Ball “The ball is original, as described. Arrived in time for my husband birthday. He is loving it!.”
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