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The Jabulani Features A South African Inspired Design And Radically New Technology

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Jabulani Adidas

After previously developing the 2008 European Championship and 2006 World Cup footballs for adidas, now Loughborough University are the exclusive research partners for the adidas “JABULANI”. The Jabulani has already been tested and endorsed by a number of world-class international players, including Michael Ballack, Petr Cech, Frank Lampard, and Kaka.

The name ”JABULANI” originates from the Bantu language isiZulu, one of 11 official languages of South Africa, which is spoken by almost 25% of the population. Literally translated, “JABULANI” means “to celebrate”. 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.

Eleven different colours are used in the adidas JABULANI, the eleventh adidas World Cup ball. These 11 colours resemble the 11 players in every team, the 11 South African tribes that make the country one of the most ethnologically diverse countries on the African continent and the 11 official languages of South Africa.

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 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 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.

There is something quiet unique about this ball, and I am sure that 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!

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. To understand what this ball is all about, you must get the opportunity to try one out, so you will understand what I mean when I say that putting some spin on this ball makes it move.

One of customer review is Charles Rice. Here is what he said about World Cup 2010 Ball “I bought one of these about 6 weeks before the world cup so that me and my friends could play with it and see what it was like.As a field player, I love the way it plays on the ground. It gives great control for dribbling and moving downfield. I also like the way it shoots. Perhaps if I was a more precise shooter, I’d feel differently, but I am happy to hit the quarter of the goal I am aiming for, and I can do that as well with this ball as with most others. I like shooting this ball. Overall, I like it a lot. Most of the people I play with agree, but definitely not all of them.”

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Aero Grooves Of Jabulani Making This The Most Stable And Most Accurate Adidas Ball Ever

Monday, July 19th, 2010

World Cup 2010 Ball

The Adidas Jabulani is the official match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup thatunveiled in Cape Town, South Africa on December 4, 2009. Jabulani was developed at Loughborough University, UK and means “rejoice” in Zulu.

The Jabulani was additionally acclimated as the tournament ball of 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, and a special version of the ball, the Jabulani Angola, was the match ball of the 2010 African Cup of Nations. This ball is also used in the 2010 MLS season in the USA in the league’s colours of blue and green as well as the 2010 Clausura Tournament of Argentina.

The Jabulani has four triangular design elements on a white background. 11 different colours are used, representing the 11 players on a football team, the 11 official languages of South Africa, and the 11 South African communities.

The Jabulani Angola, used at the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola, was coloured to represent the yellow, red, and black of the host nation’s flag. For the final to be held in Johannesburg on 11 July, a special match ball will be used with gold panels. The ball will be called the “Jo’bulani”, playing off the Johannesburg nickname of “The Golden City”.

The Jabulani balls are made in China, thermoplastic polyurethane-elastomer from Taiwan, using latex bladders made in India, ethylene vinyl acetate, isotropic polyester/cotton fabric, glue, and ink from China.

The Jabulani is going to be every striker’s greatest Christmas gift and every goalkeeper’s nightmare. To be honest, I can’t wait to see Cristiano Ronaldo strike this Jabulani Soccer Ball because when he does it could be spectacular! I spent some time taking shots and it absolutely pings. The Jabulani is a extra light ball & when you hit it clean it moves fast. In a sense, it reminds me of a plastic ball.

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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When You Control The Jabulani Ball Off A Long Pass, You Can Feel The Energy Of The Ball On Your Foot

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Jabulani Ball

FIFA and Adidas presented the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa that call the adidas “JABULANI”™, which has been developed in affiliation with academics at Loughborough University.

The “JABULANI”, features a South African inspired design and radically new technology which means “to celebrate” in isiZulu. The new jabulani ball, soon will be available in shop which was unveiled in Cape Town.

Aero grooves create the clearly visible profile on the ball’s surface. The Grip’n’Groove profile circles round the whole ball in an optimal aerodynamic way. The integrated grooves create unmatched flight characteristics, making this the most accurate and most stable adidas ball ever. The ground-breaking performance features of the adidas “JABULANI” have been confirmed in comprehensive comparison tests and checks in the wind tunnel at Loughborough University and the adidas football laboratory in Scheinfeld, Germany.

If you hit a solid, controlled attempt that flies straight, it will break ultra straight. Bonus being, you will get an extra 10 yards out of the ball with a nice little dip at the end. But, if you put some spin on the ball, it moves! When I say the ball moves, I mean it dips, and weaves, and turns like no other!

The Adidas Jabulani is going to be every goalkeeper’s nightmare, and every striker’s greatest Christmas gift. To be honest, I can’t wait to see Cristiano Ronaldo strike this ball, Jabulani Soccer Ball because when he does it could be spectacular! I spent some time taking shots and it absolutely pings. The Jabulani is a very light ball and when you strike it clean it moves fast. In a sense, it reminds me of a plastic ball and it sounds plastic when you bounce it.

Striking it is a different story, as the ball feels like a leather ball, only it seems to encompass your foot when you strike it. When you control the ball off a long pass, you can feel the energy of the ball on your foot. Even though it is super light, there is a lot of power hidden inside!

One of customer review is Delia De La Torre. Here is what he said about World Cup 2010 Ball “The ball is original, as described. Arrived in time for my husband birthday. He is loving it!.”

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Explore The Excellent Feature Of World Cup 2010 Ball

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Jabulani

Loughborough University were exclusive research partners for the adidas “JABULANI”, after historicallyin the past developing the 2008 European Championship & 2006 World Cup footballs for adidas. The brawl has already been activated and accustomed by a cardinal of world-class all-embracing payers, including Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, Petr Cech and Kaka.

The newly-developed “Grip’n’Groove” 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 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 a affection that unites the world. The name of the new bout brawl appropriately pays accolade to the amorous football anniversary all-embracing admirers will adore in South Africa abutting summer.

Eleven different colours are used in the adidas “JABULANI”, the eleventh adidas World Cup ball. These 11 colours represent the 11 players in every team, the 11 official languages of South Africa and the 11 South African tribes that make the country one of the most ethnologically diverse countries on the African continent.

The colourful design of Jabulani make harmonious unity in tremendous diversity of the country. Four triangle-shaped architecture elements on a white accomplishments accommodate the brawl a different actualization 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 World Cup 2010 Ball took the opportunity to be tested in game, the resulting views were all very similar, with plenty of guys pointing out the fact that the Jabulani moves tremendous rapid and ends up playing longer than expected. There is only one way to understand what this ball is all about, and that is to test one for yourself. If you get the opportunity to try one out, you will understand what I mean when I say that putting some spin on this ball makes it move.

There is something quiet unique about this ball, and I am sure that 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 Jabulani Adidas “Best Soccerball ever. Now I know why soccer players kick hard and move fast. It’s all about the Ball.”

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Jabulani Will Give You An Extra 10 Yards With A Nice Little Dip At The End

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Jabulani Ball

FIFA and Adidas presented the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa that call the adidas “JABULANI”™, which has been developed in affiliation with academics at Loughborough University.

The “JABULANI”, features a South African inspired design and radically new technology which means “to celebrate” in isiZulu. The new jabulani ball, soon will be available in shop which was unveiled in Cape Town.

Aero grooves create the clearly visible profile on the ball’s surface. The Grip’n’Groove profile circles round the whole ball in an optimal aerodynamic way. The integrated grooves create unmatched flight characteristics, making this the most accurate and most stable adidas ball ever. The ground-breaking performance features of the adidas “JABULANI” have been confirmed in comprehensive comparison tests and checks in the wind tunnel at Loughborough University and the adidas football laboratory in Scheinfeld, Germany.

If you hit a solid, controlled attempt that flies straight, it will break ultra straight. Bonus being, you will get an extra 10 yards out of the ball with a nice little dip at the end. But, if you put some spin on the ball, it moves! When I say the ball moves, I mean it dips, and weaves, and turns like no other!

The Jabulani is going to be every goalkeeper’s nightmare, and every striker’s greatest Christmas gift. To be honest, I can’t wait to see Cristiano Ronaldo strike this ball, Jabulani Soccer Ball because when he does it could be spectacular! I spent some time taking shots and it absolutely pings. The World Cup 2010 Ball is a very light ball and when you strike it clean it moves fast. In a sense, it reminds me of a plastic ball and it sounds plastic when you bounce it.

Striking it is a different story, as the ball feels like a leather ball, only it seems to encompass your foot when you strike it. When you control the ball off a long pass, you can feel the energy of the ball on your foot. Even though it is super light, there is a lot of power hidden inside!

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!.”

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