Jabulani from Zulu language, one of the eleven languages that use in South Africa, it’s means to celebrate, and the design of the Jabulani has 11 colors to honor those 11 languages, in addition to the 11 communities of South Africa and the 11 players on a team.
Jabulani built with 8 new thermally bonded, spherically shaped, and 3 D EVA & TPU panels, the Jabulani has been developed with a new technology that call Grip’n'Groove. New Grip’n'Groove technology is a textured technology that make sure the Jabulani can flies straightforward 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 ball is constructed using a new design, three-dimensional panels, consisting of 8 (down from 14 in the last World Cup) thermally-bonded. 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 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 control, power, and swerve, FIFA approved, COVER: Thermally bonded PU for exceptionally true and straight flight, BLADDER: Latex for excellent rebound.
The Jabulani Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup features a completely new, ground-breaking technology. Eight 3D formed EVA & TPU panels are combined together, create harmoniously enveloping the inner design. The result is an energetic unit combined with perfect 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 Ball “The ball is original, as described. Arrived in time for my husband birthday. He is loving it!.”