Jabulani meant to celebrate in Zulu, one of the eleven languages of South Africa, and the design of the Jabulani has 11 colors to honor those 11 communities and 11 languages of South Africa, and the 11 players on a team.
Jabulani Constructed with spherically shaped, eight new thermally bonded, 3 D EVA and TPU panels, the Jabulani is perfectly round and has been equipped with a new Grip’n'Groove technology. Grip’n'Groove is a textured treatment that ensures the Jabulani flies straight 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 3-D spherically formed EVA and TPU panels are moulded together, harmoniously enveloping the inner carcass. This combination create an energetic unit 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 FC Bayern München, AC Milan, the Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town tested the ball in 2008, tested 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!.”