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

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, that resemble the 11 official languages of South Africa, and the 11 South African communities and the 11 players on a football team.

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. A gold version of the Jabulani ball, was announced as the ball for the World Cup Final. The ball will be called the “Jo’bulani”, playing off the Johannesburg nickname of “The Golden City”.

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

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 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.”

Loughborough University were exclusive research partners for the adidas “JABULANI”, after previously developing the 2008 European Championship and 2006 World Cup footballs for adidas. The ball has been tested by many world-class international players, including Kaka, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, and Petr Cech.

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.

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

The new “Grip’n’Groove” technology provides the best players in the world with a ball that can stable flight and perfect grip under all conditions. Comprising only eight, thermally bonded 3-D panels, that the first time are spherically moulded, the ball is 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. There is only one way to find out about this ball, and that is to test one for yourself. If you have the opportunity to try one out, you will understood 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.”

Loughborough University were exclusive research partners for the adidas “JABULANI”, after previously developing the 2008 European Championship and 2006 World Cup footballs for adidas. The brawl has already been activated and accustomed by world-class all-embracing payers, including Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard, 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 vibrant design brings together the tremendous diversity of the country in harmonious unity. 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 understood when I say that make 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 back you get to shoot bethink that by application the Jabulani, you already accept 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.”