Loughborough University become research partners for the adidas “JABULANI”, after previously developing the 2006 World Cup footballs and 2008 European Championship for adidas. The ball has been tested by many world-class international players, including Kaka, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, and Petr Cech.
The newly-developed “Grip’n’Groove” technology giving the best soccer players in the world with a ball allowing an exceptionally flies straight and true and perfect grip under all conditions. Comprising only 8, thermally bonded 3D panels, which are spherically moulded, the ball is perfectly round and even more accurate than ever before.
The name ”JABULANI” originates from the Bantu language isiZulu, one of the eleven official languages of the Republic of South Africa, which is spoken by almost 25% of the population. Literally translated, “JABULANI” means “to celebrate”. Football is an energy that can unites the world. The name of the match ball can make the passionate football celebration international fans will enjoy in South Africa next summer.
11 different colours are used in the adidas JABULANI, the 11th adidas World Cup ball. These elevent colours represent the eleven players in every team, the eleven official languages of South Africa and the eleven South African tribes that make the country one of the most ethnologically diverse countries on the African continent.
The colourful design brings together the tremendous diversity of the country in harmonious unity. Four triangle-shaped design elements on a white background lend the ball a unique appearance in African spirit. And like the outer facade of Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium, individual design elements also capture the colourfulness of South Africa.
When Jabulani took the opportunity to be tested in game, the resulting views were all very similar, with a lot of guys pointing out the fact that the Jabulani moves super fast and ends up playing longer than expected. There is only one way to find out about this ball, and that is to test one for yourself. If you have the opportunity to try one out, you will understood what I mean when I say that putting some spin on this ball makes it move.
The future designs will be created using the same technology seen in the Jabulani. Let me finish up by giving you 2 tips; anticipate the ball flying further than you expect, and when you get to shoot remember that by using the Jabulani, you already have an added advantage over the goalkeeper!
One of customer review is Fernando Robledo. Here is what he said about World Cup 2010 Ball “Best Soccerball ever. Now I know why soccer players kick hard and move fast. It’s all about the Ball.”
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