After developing the 2006 World Cup footballs for adidas and 2008 European Championship, now Loughborough University become research partners for the adidas “JABULANI”. The ball has been tested and endorsed by many world-class soccer players, including Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, Petr Cech and Kaka.
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 8, thermally bonded 3D panels, which 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 an energy that can unites the world. The name of the match ball can make 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 official languages of South Africa, the 11 players in every team, 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.
The resulting of Jabulani’s test in game, were all very similar, with a lot of guys pointing out the fact that the Jabulani moves very fast and stop longer than expected. To understand what I mean when I say that putting some spin on this ball makes it move, you must try it by yourseft.
The 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 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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