adidas World Cup 2010 Repliqué Soccer Ball

by adidas

Product Features

• Replica of the World Cup 2010 South Africa official match ball
• Hand-stitched soccer ball is FIFA inspected and was tested for circumference, weight, rebound and water absorption
• Latex bladder for best rebound characteristics
• High-quality materials and construction offer exceptional durability
• Polyurethane construction

Product Description

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Get World Cup fever with the adidas® World Cup 2010 South Africa Repliqué match ball. Jabulani, the name given to the official ball, means "to celebrate" in isiZulu.

The World Cup Repliqué Soccer Ball features 11 colors, representing 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 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.

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.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.1 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002NJT5S4
• Item model number: E42026
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,512 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #75 in Sports & Outdoors > Team Sports > Soccer > Soccer Balls

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice ball, April 9, 2010

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M. Reed (Missouri) - See all my reviews
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The ball plays nice, but scuffs very easily. Actually, it's a bit slick until it's scuffed, and then it plays better.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soccer Ball, June 6, 2010

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J. Carr (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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I got this ball to replace another Adidas soccer ball that I had for 3 years. That ball had lots of playing time from spring to fall each year. After a few pickup games, the guys feel this ball is just as great for play. I can tell it has the same quality make as the old one. It does scuff a bit, but I'm guessing that shouldn't last long once it is broken in. The World Cup design looks cool. I expect to get many years of play with this one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great to have, September 25, 2010

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Aleister Narine "Aleister21" (NY USA) - See all my reviews
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Purchased this to used during the summer, I don't know much about the quality of the ball but it did works for me, no problems with it use it concrete surface and on sand. It has a few scuffs from being used a lot but that is to be expected. I would recommend this ball to anyone.

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