Loughborough University were absolute analysis ally for the adidas “JABULANI”, afterwards ahead developing the 2008 European Championship and 2006 World Cup footballs for adidas. The ball has already been tested and endorsed by a number of world-class international 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 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 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 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 World Cup 2010 Ball 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 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 understood when I say that make some spin on this ball makes it move.
There is something calm distinctive about this ball, and I am positive that future designs will be created using the same expertise 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.”
