{"id":151,"date":"2019-12-18T19:06:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T19:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/?p=151"},"modified":"2021-12-15T22:26:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T22:26:51","slug":"2010-world-cup-jabulani-soccer-ball-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soccerballworld.com\/2010-world-cup-jabulani-soccer-ball-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Jabulani"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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2010 World Cup Soccer Ball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJABULANI\u201d, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jabulani<\/strong> – means \u201cto celebrate\u201d in isiZulu<\/p>\n\n\n\n


On December 4th, adidas and FIFA officially unveiled the adidas \u201cJABULANI\u201d, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. The \u201cJABULANI\u201d, which means \u201cto celebrate\u201d in isiZulu, features a South African inspired design and radically new technology. The new match ball will be available in retail from December 5th onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly developed \u201cGrip\u2019n\u2019Groove\u201d profile 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 molded, the ball is perfectly round and even more accurate than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The name:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name \u201dJABULANI\u201d originates from the indigenous 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, \u201cJABULANI\u201d means \u201cto celebrate\u201d. Football is a passion that unites the world. The name of the new match ball appropriately pays tribute to the passionate football celebration international fans will enjoy in South Africa next summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The design:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eleven different colors are used in the Adidas \u201cJABULANI\u201d, the eleventh Adidas World Cup ball. These 11 colors represent the 11 players in every team, the 11 official languages of South Africa and the 11 South African communities that make the country one of the most ethnologically diverse countries on the African continent. The colorful 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\u2019s Soccer City Stadium, individual design elements also capture the colorfulness of South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3-D panel shapes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 perfect roundness. Following the first tests, players all over the world are enthusiastic and are promising many goals with the new ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What did the players have to say:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Ballack: \u201cFantastic, the ball does exactly what I want it to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petr Cech: \u201cYou can feel the energy coming towards you, like a shot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frank Lampard: \u201cA very strong ball, true to hit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kak\u00e1: \u201cFor me, contact with the ball is all-important, and that\u2019s just great with this ball.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grip’n’Groove profile<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aero Grooves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aero grooves create the clearly visible profile on the ball’s surface. The Grip’n’Groove profile circles around the entire ball in an optimal aerodynamic way. The integrated grooves provide unmatched flight characteristics, making this the most stable and most accurate Adidas ball ever. The ground breaking performance features of the “Jabulani” have been confirmed in comprehensive comparison tests at Loughborough University in England and countless checks in wind tunnel and the Adidas football laboratory in Scheinfeld, Germany. 
Grip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the introduction of the “goose bumps” surface for the last European Championship ball, the microtexture of the new ball’s outer skin has also been given a visible facelift. The Jabulani has futuristic texture with fantastic grip, giving players full control over the ball under all weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adidas always involves world-class athletes in the development and testing of its products. For the Adidas Jabulani, Adidas partners AC Milan, FC Bayern Munchen, the Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town tested the ball in 2008, contributing to improvements in the surface structure and material composition. The involvement of players will continue to help bring the best football products to market going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have more information or want to review this ball, please contact us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you Jacques Barralon for the above two pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GOLD FINAL Jo’bulani Match Ball<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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