Official 2010 World Cup and 2010/11 Premiership balls.

[Craig 6700]

Adidas JO’BULANI Fifa World Cup 2010 Final Match Ball

 

 

Adidas revealed the JO’BULANI, the Official Match Ball for the final of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, which is available through the FSC Shop.

 

The football, called the adidas “JO’BULANI”, is a gold-coloured version of the “JABULANI”, the Official Match Ball of the 2010 World Cup and its name is a tribute to Johannesburg or Jo’burg, the City of Gold. While the ball still features the iconic South African inspired design, the main colour of the “JO’BULANI” is gold.

 

This is the second time that adidas has designed a special ball for a World Cup final, the first final ball was the golden “TEAMGEIST BERLIN”, which was used on July 9th, 2006.

 

 

The “JO’BULANI” also features the newly developed “Grip’n’Groove” profile which provides the best players in the world with a ball allowing an exceptionally stable flight and perfect grip under all conditions. Comprising only eight, completely new, thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for the first time are spherically moulded, the ball is perfectly round and even more accurate than ever before.

 

The name ”JO’BULANI” is inspired by the name “JABULANI”, which means “to celebrate” in isiZulu, one of the eleven official languages of the Republic of South Africa, which is spoken by almost 25% of the population. The name “JO’BULANI” is also a tribute to the host city of the final, Johannesburg, or Jo’burg as people may call it. The “JO’BULANI” is designed in white and gold, as a tribute to both the colour of the FIFA World Cup™ trophy and the “City of Gold”, the nickname of Johannesburg.

 

 

 

Source: http://www.footballshirtculture.com/equipm...match-ball.html

 

Nike T90 TRACER 10/11 Match Ball

 

 

This is the new Nike TOTAL 90 TRACER Match ball which will be used in the Premier League, Serie A and Spanish Primera Division next 10/11 season.

 

The T90 TRACER will be used from 01 Jul 2010 until 30 Jun 2011, and will be available through the FSC Shop once they are officially launched.

 

DESIGN: Geometric precision distributes pressure evenly, for an accurate and powerful strike no matter where the ball is hit.

 

GRAPHIC: Depth-enhanced performance graphic designed to engage the vision quickly.

 

CONSTRUCTION: Compressed polyethylenenlayer stores energy from impact and releases it at Polyester support fabric enhances stability.

 

CASING:acceleration with a new ultra light valve.

 

WARRANTY: 2-year stitch and shape guarantee.

 

 

 

 

The ball also participate in FIFA’s testing and certification program. The football world’s governing body uses seven lab tests to simulate match action and guarantee consistent performance.

 

TEST 1: CIRCUMFERENCE

The ball’s diameter is measured at 10 different points and the mean average is calculated. FIFA Approved balls (size 5) must measure 68.5-69.5 cm. Circumference must be consistent for predictable play.

 

TEST 2: ROUNDNESS

In this test, the diameter of the ball is measured at 16 points and the mean average is calculated.

The difference between the highest and lowest diameter must be no more than 1.5 percent for FIFA Approval. A slightly uneven seam can change the ball’s shape.

 

TEST 3: REBOUND

The ball is dropped 10 times onto a steel panel from a height of two meters. FIFA Approved balls must bounce between 120 – 165 cm. The difference between lowest and highest bounce must be no more than 10 cm.

 

TEST 4: WEIGHT

FIFA Approved balls must weigh between 420 – 445

grams.

 

TEST 5: WATER ABSORPTION

A machine turns and squeezes the ball in a tank of water 250 times. FIFA Approved balls must not absorb more than 10 percent in additional weight.

 

TEST 6: LOSS OF PRESSURE

In this test, the ball is inflated to 1.0 bar. In 72 hours, it must lose no more than 20 percent of air for FIFA Approval.

A ball which loses pressure during a game will perform erratically.

 

TEST 7: SHAPE & SIZE RETENTION

The ball is fired 2,000 times against a steel plate at 35 MPH. Seams and air valves must be undamaged. Pressure loss and changes in circumference must be minimal.

 

Source: http://www.footballshirtculture.com/equipm...match-ball.html

[scotty84 0]

i really like the world cup one but not a fan of next seasons premier league balls.

 

there's a really interesting video about the making of the world cup ball here

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqEJUXmAN3Y

 

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and some good links down the side too showing players talking about it (most of what they say its pretty rubbish but some fun watching them kick it!)

Edited April 20, 2010 by scotty84

[OTF 7711]

I have a Jabulani.

 

It looks lovely. Better than the Finals version IMO.

 

The new Nike ball is ugly.