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#42040 Jabulani means to celebrate in Zulu, one of the 11 languages of South Africa, and the design of the Jabulani has 11 colors to honor those 11 languages, in addition to the 11 communities of South Africa and and the 11 players on a team. The 11 colors also honor the fact that this is adidas' 11th FIFA World Cup ball. Constructed with eight new thermally bonded, spherically shaped, 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.

Introducing the Official Match Ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Jabulani. The name means "to celebrate" in isiZulu. The design features eight panels, bigger sweet spots, and an all-new grip 'n groove profile. The grip is enhanced with a raised micro structure to give strikers more precision, while aerodynamic grooves allow this ball cut straight through the air like an arrow. The 11 different colors on the ball represent the 11 official languages of South Africa, the 11 diverse South African communities that exist throughout the country, and the 11 players on the pitch. The adidas Innovation Team rigorously tested the new Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, first under the toughest laboratory conditions possible, later also with professional players and clubs on the field of play. Testing & Development of the adidas Jabulani adidas has been producing high-performance match balls since 1963 and is the world's leading football producer. Still, it took adidas well over three years of extensive research and development to present the adidas Jabulani, its best-performing ball ever. Thanks to a revolutionary Grip 'n' Groove profile and a totally new 3D panel shape, 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. The players can now show their true skills, as the quality and performance characteristics are exactly identical every time they kick the ball. The adidas Innovation Team (a.i.t) has rigorously tested the new Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, first under the toughest laboratory conditions possible, later also with professional players and clubs on the field of play. Scientific tests were conducted together with the Sports Technology Research Group of the University of Loughborough, one of the leading institutions of its kind worldwide. These tests confirmed that the adidas Jabulani is more round and has a more stable flight than any key competitor top match ball. FIFA designed a quality concept to guarantee the highest standard of balls for the best players in the world. Only after a series of stringent tests is a ball awarded the FIFA-Approved hallmark. Tests executed in the adidas football laboratory in Scheinfeld and at the Testing Centre of the University of Loughborough prove the adidas Jabulani does not only meet these FIFA-Approved standards, it exceeds practically each of them. Circumference Test A consistent circumference is important to allow optimal control during dribbling or driving a football. In order to calculate the average circumference, each individual match ball is measured at 10 different points. FIFA-Approved Standard: 68.5 cm - 69.5 cm adidas Jabulani: 69,0 cm (+/- 0,2 cm) Permanent Roundness Test Only a perfectly round ball allows a player to fully capitalize on his skills. The more perfect the sphere is, the more balanced a ball will be in flight, the higher will be its accuracy and the predictability of its flight. The new 3D panel shape harmonizes the energy displacement and minimizes the amount of corners, while the larger panels allow for a cleaner kicking area. The diameter of the ball is measured in 16 different places, after which the average is calculated. The difference between the highest and the lowest diameter must be within very strict limits. FIFA-Approved Standard: Maximum 1.5% difference adidas Jabulani: Maximum 1.0% difference Water Absorption Test A wet and heavy ball behaves quite differently from a dry one. It flies through the air more slowly, has a low bounce and is more difficult to curl. adidas' patented Thermal Bonding technology makes a football virtually waterproof. As a result the new Match Ball shows completely homogenous performance characteristics when playing in dry or wet conditions. For the water absorption test, the ball is pressed and rotated in a container of water 250 times, after which the ball will be weighed. The water will also be weighed before and after the water uptake test. FIFA-Approved Standard: Water absorption: no more than 10% weight increase adidas Jabulani: Water absorption: 0% weight increase Perfect Weight Test (420 to 445 grams) Each professional game is played with a number of balls. These different balls all need to perform the same. Consistency in weight is crucial. If the ball is too light or too heavy, it might move unexpectedly in flight. FIFA-Approved Standard: Weight between 420 and 445 grams adidas Jabulani: Weight 440 grams (+/- 2 grams) Shape and Size Retention Test During an average game the ball is kicked approximately 2,000 times. However, in the last minute of overtime, the ball needs to perform identically to the way it did in the first minute of the game. In order to test the shape and size retention, the ball is fired against a steel plate 2,000 times at 50 km per hour for the FIFA Approved hallmark. After this test, only minimal changes in air pressure and roundness are allowed and the air valve and stitching must remain undamaged. FIFA-Approved Standard: 2,000 cycles at 50 km per hour adidas Jabulani: 3,500 cycles at 50 km per hour Drum Test The drum test was developed by adidas to guarantee high quality and durability of the printed surface, the unique design and look of the ball. Like the adidas +Teamgeist, the adidas Jabulani also features the underglass print technology, providing the Jabulani with the best and strongest surface material ever and guaranteeing the ball is more durable and will hold its unique look much longer. Uniform Rebound Test Players need to be able to anticipate how the ball will respond in order to control a pass using their chest, thigh, or foot. For this test, the ball is dropped ten times onto a steel plate from a height of 2 meters. The difference between the highest and the lowest bounce must be no more than 10 cm. FIFA-Approved Standard: No more than 10 cm adidas Jabulani: 143 cm measured at 20°C Loss of Pressure Test If the ball loses air during the game, it will be difficult to predict and may not respond consistently, making long passes and deep crosses almost impossible. For this test, the ball is inflated fully and three days later its air pressure is measured. It must not have lost more than a specified percentage of its air. FIFA-Approved Standard: Loss of pressure maximum 20% adidas Jabulani: Loss of pressure maximum 10% About adidas The vision of company founder Adolf Dassler has long become reality, and his corporate philosophy the guiding principle for successor generations. The idea was as simple as it was brilliant. Adi Dassler's aim was to provide every athlete with the best possible equipment. It all began in 1920, when Adi Dassler made his first shoes using the few materials available after the First World War. The adidas name dates back to 1948, deriving from the first two syllables of Adi Dassler's first and last name. One year later, Adi Dassler registered the Three Stripes as a trademark. After a period spanning almost 70 years, the Dassler Family withdrew from the company in 1989, and the enterprise was transformed into a corporation ("Aktiengesellschaft"). French-born Robert Louis-Dreyfus was Chairman of the Executive Board from April 1993 to March 2001. It was he who initiated adidas' flotation on the stock market in November 1995. adidas--a name that stands for competence in all sectors of sport around the globe. Today, the adidas product range extends from shoes, apparel and accessories for basketball, soccer, fitness and training to adventure, trail and golf.

Play with the same ball the Pros use! The Spalding Official NBA Indoor Leather 29.5 Mens Game Basketball is the same full grain leather ball used in NBA games. Used for indoor play only.

Played by the professional athletes of the NBA since 1983, Spalding's NBA Official Game Ball sets the standard for ultimate performance and playability. This Classic edition of the Game Ball replaces the micro-fiber version that was used in the NBA during the 2007/08 season. It's made from the finest full grain leather to provide exceptional feel and touch while slashing to the hoop. It's a great choice for top-level indoor play, and it's durable enough to handle rough-and-tumble outdoor games. This ball meets all stringent official size and weight specifications set by the NBA. About Spalding As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner.

#9476 The official match ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final to be held in South Africa. The design honors the prestige of the match and the host city Johannesburg. The Final will be held on July 11, 2010. The name Jo'bulani is a direct tribute to host city Johannesburg, while the Jo'bulani's golden design honors the prestige of the match and that golden FIFA World Cup Trophy that every player in the world longs to hoist. The Final will be held on July 11, 2010 and we, along with the rest of the world, will be watching. Constructed with eight new thermally bonded, spherically shaped, 3 D EVA and TPU panels, this ball is perfectly round and has been equipped with a new Grip'n'Groove technology. Grip'n'Groove is a textured treatment that ensures the ball flies straight and true. Designed for never before seen power, swerve and control. It's a ball truly worthy of the best in the game

The Wilson NCAA Solution Game Ball indoor basketball is the official game ball of the NCAA Championships. The technologically advanced composite leather cover absorbs perspiration and provides breakthrough feel, while Wilson's revolutionary Aqua-Grip channel design enhances gripability. Wilson's Cushion Core technology combines low density sponge rubber with ultra-durable butyl rubber, producing a basketball with exceptional performance that requires no break-in period. It's approved by the NCAA and NFHS, and officially sized at 29.5 inches.

Take your game outside and SPALDING has the ball for you. This SPALDING basketball has incredible feel and grip for every skill level.

Take it to the streets with Spalding's officially sized and affordably priced NBA Street basketball. It's designed to withstand the street game with a durable outdoor rubber cover. It features deep, black channels for expert handling on the court and all-ball pebbling for a good grip. This official NBA sized ball--with the official NBA logo and NBA Commissioner David Stern's signature--has a 29.5-inch circumference. The official NBA logo is featured on this official-size ball. The pebbled texture on the surface of the ball provides an outstanding grip and feel. About Spalding As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner.

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The New Titleist DT SoLo features a soft compression, high velocity core and a soft Surlyn blend cover. This combination provides lower driver spin for long distance off the tee. The very low spin also helps golfers to minimize unintentional hook and slice sidespin for straighter distance. Unlike many other low spin distance golf balls, the DT SoLo still provides soft feel on all shots tee-to-green.

The new Titleist Pro V1® golf ball is designed for serious golfers of all levels that demand Tour-validated technology and performance. Featuring an improved, higher coverage 392 dimple design, along with a new staggered wave parting line and exclusive A.I.M. (Alignment Integrated Marking)™ sidestamp, the new Pro V1 golf ball provides long, consistent distance with the driver and long irons, while maintaining soft feel and high performance into and around the green with Drop-And-Stop™ control.

The Titleist Pro V1 utilizes a three-piece multi-layer construction to maximize distance, durability and performance. This set of 12 balls has been refinished to mint condition so that they play like new balls. The Pro V1 golf ball is the best choice for most amateur golfers as it provides exceptional distance and short game scoring performance. Higher coverage 392 dimple design. Features: Newly reformulated and larger core provides soft feel while contributing to longer distance. Redesigned thinner, lonomeric casing layer for improved Drop-and-Stop scoring performance. High-performance urethane elastomer cover formulation offers improved durability. New, higher coverage, Tour-proven 392 dimple design contributes to longer distance from enhanced aerodynamics. Staggered wave parting line provides longer distance from an enhance ball flight. Alignment Integrated Marking (A.I.M.) sidestamp is an integrated guide for improved putting alignment. Staggered wave parting line.

The Spalding NBA Varsity Rubber Ball is great for outdoor fun on the court!

Tachikara's new competition rugby ball featuring a "Super-Grip" surface to ensure a firm hold in all weather conditions. Designed for use at all levels of competition. Official size and weight.