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

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 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, 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 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. To understand what this ball is all about, you must get the opportunity to try one out, so you will understand 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."

The official match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is the most perfect and high-performance ball ever created. It is called the Jabulani, which is taken from Zulu language, a language in South Africa, which means “to celebrate”.

The World Cup 2010 Ball is the best football ever created to date. It took well over three years of extensive research and development before it is finally released. The ball is designed and produced by Adidas, who is the a leading football producer in the world, with extensive experience from producing high-performance match balls since 1963. The ball is packed with features, one of them being the innovative Grip ‘n’ Groove profile. What it means is that the ball is covered with raised micro structure which allows strikers increased precision, and the ball also has aerodynamic grooves allowing the ball to fly straight. With this feature, the ball becomes the most stable and most accurate ball ever. It is able to fly straight and true under any condition, allowing exactly identical quality and performance characteristics every time it is kicked. With this ball the players can show their true skills.

The Adidas Innovation Team tested the 2010 World Cup match ball extensively. First they performed scientific tests at the University of Lougborough in conjuction with the Sports Technology Research Group. The ball was tested under the toughest laboratory conditions possible. Additionally, it is also tested on the field, tested and played by professional players and clubs. All these tests were performed to ensure that the ball meets the highest quality standards set by FIFA. These tests reveal that the 2010 World Cup match ball does not only meet FIFA’s standards, it actually surpass them.

The Jabulani is appropriately decorated to represent South Africa, the location where the 2010 FIFA World Cup is to be held. It has 11 different colors, which represent the 11 official languages of South Africa, the 11 diverse South African communities existing in the country, and the 11 players in a football team.

So let us celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Jabulani, the most perfect foot ball to date.