Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hands On With Jabulani: A Not Quite Field Test
With The World Cup Match Ball

I was at my favorite sports store the other day, and lo and behold they had the now infamous Jabulani match ball.

Remember if you see a Jabulani- there are a few different iterations, but at the end of the day there's basically 2 versions: the official match ball- the one causing all the ruckus- and a traditional stitched ball that is simply painted with the Jabulani design. As the official match balls retail for $125 each, the purpose of the painted traditional balls is simple- sell as many 'Jabulani' balls across the world to as many people as possible. After all, that is what this or any new Adidas ball is about: cash, and making lots of it by selling millions of new balls when the previous ball was working just fine.

Here is a photo I took of the two balls. The official match Jabulani is on the right, and a 'regular' ball painted to look like Jabulani is on the left.



It's pretty striking at first glance that the one on the left looks like a soccer ball but the one on the right looks like a golf ball, or something you would expect to see in aisle 7 at Toys R Us. No seams, very shiny plastic, and several different grains & textures, as well as the yellow band which up close and personal looks like it is made out of the same material used in the LIVESTRONG bracelets.

Here's a video I shot of the ball, and towards the end I showed the 'regular' ball for a frame of reference.



It's obvious when you see Jabulani up close and hold it in your hand that this is a radically difference definition of what a soccer ball is. I'd love to test it out with my friends or my soccer team, but my desire to try it out myself, when converted to a monetary value, falls well short of the $125 sticker price.

Anyhow, just wanted to share with y'all how radically different it is and what it looks like up close & personal.

It will be interesting to see, after the World Cup, what leagues do or do not adopt the ball, and also to see the actions of the leagues and team currently using it. I wouldn't be surprised if leagues abandon the ball as soon as they are able do contractually.

17 comments:

Chiggy Wiggy said...

They are surprising and ample and have incredible assume that can make any man go feeble in the knees.

Mumbai Escorts
Escorts in Mumbai
Mumbai Call Girls
Call Girls in Mumbai
Mumbai escorts service
escorts service in Mumbai

Alisha Sharma said...

Meesha Goa Escorts is a good selection of beautiful photography and models, executives and students who offer an exclusive service in Goa. Meesha Goa Escorts is the only native Hindi-English-speaking agency, so that it is a good option for Indian clients who are looking discrete luxury online dating with no commitments.

Goa Escorts
Escorts in Goa
Goa Call Girls
Call Girls in Goa

Alisha Sharma said...

If you happen to be the one to have wish of hiring companion services, you are made welcome to the earth course Goa Call Girls Services. They will are good enough to provide you a variety of services that are actually flexible to be custom-made as every your requirement. This is actually the set of reasons for which you can hire them.

Goa Escorts
Escorts in Goa
Goa Call Girls
Call Girls in Goa

Alisha Sharma said...

Our Intelligent Hyderabad Call Girls are beautiful and helpful too that can give you easy help. You may easily crack boredom and can perform indulging activities. The sunshine in lives will be there with a chromic personality. The admirable services can break anxiety of lives. These are auspiciously apperceive and your appropriately perform as your intension. You can make easy added efforts to choose your lives vulnerable.

Hyderabad Escorts
Escorts in Hyderabad
Hyderabad Call Girls
Call Girls in Hyderabad

Alisha Sharma said...

If you are want to go a beautiful evening and make every second amazing and pleasure full than only with Our Gurgaon Call Girls you complete that because i provide you girlfriend experience and with me at night you enjoy as that partner who are fully supported and give you all enjoyment without bashful and nervous.

Gurgaon Escorts
Escorts in Gurgaon
Gurgaon Call Girls
Call Girls in Gurgaon

Unknown said...

It is totally key to give your body and brain the unwinding that it needs at each interim of time.
http://www.callme4escorts.in/

Unknown said...

It functions as a significant source and gives the required anxiety busting agency with no kind of limitation.
http://www.kavya-arora.in/
http://www.prettycallgirls.in/

Unknown said...

Hello, Namaste Welcome to my exciting world, I am "Baby Doll" an Indian High profile model Gurgaon Escort, who serves the jubilance to people's in exotic ways. I had started my dealing into intimate pleasure from last few years and decided to gather independent escorts in Gurgaon who love the casual indulgence. I am the queen of your fantasy world who love to have an intimate date with a seducing girl; I am an independent Escort in Gurgaon. My physic stats are very attractive. I am 23 years old and have a curvy figure, 34-26-36, I am 5'7 tall with 54 weights. I look like an incredibly beautiful young actress.

www.hotbabydoll.in/

Unknown said...

Ahmedabad Escorts I'm Miss partyusha warmly welcome all of you.Hi,Let me pause for a minute and welcome you to my website. Ahmedabad escorts Today I am letting you know reality of your life.I am partyusha a model and restrictive companion. Ahmedabad escorts GirlsI like to dress to inspire and my appearance is constantly rich and hot. I will blow some people's minds in any room! You will find that I am earnest, insightful, common and greatly practical.

http://www.partyusha.in/

Meena Desai said...

Welcome to you in the escorts in Powai, here in this service who recruit only the elite hence the name only welcome call girls in powai & discreet, impressive, & very friendly & of course, enjoy entertaining gentlemen. We accompany a boutique Escort service in Powai is proud to be able to match the ideal artist for any mischievous hour or two to brighten your day or perhaps looking for an ideal place to enjoy a holiday companion relaxing time with? We will meet all the needs here in the Powai Call Girls escort service Powai rest assured your friendly & efficient manner. Interviews were conducted with all the call girls in powai & I can confirm that at the end of his paintings & the last minute either. I hope to be of help to you soon.

harpreet said...

Hi dear
i m neha i m a escort girl thanks for sharing this type of information escorts get the finest fulfillment you will get from me will be the satisfaction that you have ever get in your life from anyone else if you want to really get assured of it so you should have to avail our services in manner of rules here call or whataps me ..thanks
visit my website http://www.khushiescortservice.in/
http://www.khushiescortservice.in/amritsar-escorts.html
http://www.khushiescortservice.in/bathinda-escorts.html
http://www.khushiescortservice.in/ludhiana-escorts.html
http://www.khushiescortservice.in/jammu-escorts.html
http://www.khushiescortservice.in/shimla-escorts.html
http://www.khushiescortservice.in/manali-escorts.html

Diana Rai said...

High profile Call Girls in Mumbai
Escort Dating in Mumbai
Beauties Mumbai Independent Escorts
Dashing Call girls in Mumbai
Fair complexion Call girls in Mumbai
Curvy figures Mumbai Escorts Services
Sizzling Erotic Mumbai Escorts
Mumbai Women seeking Man
Sizzling hot Independent Escort in Mumbai
Beautiful Female Escorts Services in Mumbai

rosemary said...

I Saw Your Website Carefully. Thanks For Create Such Kind of Informative Website. Your All Content Is Relevant To Your Subject. I Say Keep It Continue, Because Your Website And Subject Is Meaningful For The Users. I Have Recommended Your Website With My Friends Also.
I Am Ritu Sharma. I Run My Own Mumbai Hot Escorts Service. I Am Very Hot And Sexy. I Have Five Years’ Experience In My Profession. That’s why I Understand the Each Personal Needs of My Every Client. My Service Charge Is Low And Service Is Super. You Can Avail My Hot Escort Service At Your Home Or In Hotel. I Am Comfortable To Provide Service In Local And Outside Also. To Book My Service Call +91- 9OO4OO9481
Visit http://www.escortservicemumbai.net/mumbai-hot-escorts/

Visit The Links Below And Have A Look At My Various Mumbai Escort Services-
Mumbai Escorts
Mumbai Call Girls
Juhu Escorts
Andheri Escorts
Mumbai Hot Escorts
Private Escorts In Mumbai
Mumbai Prostitutes




sweetheart said...

I Am Thankful To You For Create Such Kind Of Informative Website. Really It Is Useful According Your Current Topic. I Suggest To Keep This Continue For Those People, Who Are Looking For Such Kind Of Niche. After See Your Niche I Have Recommended Your Website With My Friends Also.
I Am Arpita Jain. I Am An Independent Mumbai Model. I Run My Own Mumbai Escorts In Bandra. I am Hot And Sexy Girl. My Price Is Low And Service Is Super. You Can Taste Me If You Are Curious To Touch My Soft Parts. I Have Seven Years’ Experience Of Mumbai Escorts Service. I Understand Very Well The Personal Requirement Of My Each Customer. I Am Comfortable To Provide My VIP Service At Your Home Or In Star Hotel Also. To Book My Service Please-

Visit- http://www.arpitajain.org/mumbai-escorts-in-bandra/ Call- +91 9OO4458359

Visit The Links Below And Have A Look At My Various Escort Services-
Andheri Escorts
Mumbai Call Girls
Escort Service In Mumbai
Escort Agency
Juhu Escorts Service
Call Girls In Mumbai
Mumbai Escorts In Bandra

Aerocity escort said...

thankx for sharing this comment

Aerocity Escorts said...

Thanks for sharing all this information here on this page.

Delhi Escort said...

I truly enjoy looking through on this web site , it holds superb content .