Jabulani means to celebrate in Zulu, one of the 11 languages of South Africa, and the design of the Jabulani has 11 colors to honor those 11 languages, in addition to the 11 communities of South Africa and and the 11 players on a team. The 11 colors represent that this ball is adidas’ 11th FIFA World Cup ball.
Constructed with eight new thermally bonded, spherically shaped, 3 D EVA and TPU panels, the Jabulani is perfectly round and has been equipped with a new Grip’n'Groove technology. To ensures the Jabulani flies beeline and true, Grip’n'Groove is activated as a textured treatment. The Jabulani is designed for never before seen power, swerve and control. It is a ball that very worthy for the best in the game.
The World Cup 2010 Adidas Jabulani Official Soccer Match 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 surface of the ball is textured with grooves, a know-how developed by Adidas called GripnGroove that are intended to improve the ball’s aerodynamics. The design has received considerable academic input, being developed in partnership with researchers from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
The Match 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. The result is an energetic unit combined with ideal roundness. Following the first 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 AC Milan, FC Bayern München, the Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town tested the ball in 2008, contributing 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 “The ball is original, as described. Arrived in time for my husband birthday. He is loving it!.”
