AVAILABLE SIZES
Diameter and weight variations:
- 70.5 mm - 670 g - smooth
- 72 mm - 690 g - smooth and ribbed
- 74 mm - 690 g - smooth and ribbed
HARDNESS
Boule de pétanque DURE
CONTENTS
3 pétanque balls and 1 jack.
How to choose the right pétanque boule?
Choose the pétanque boule that's right for you based on several criteria.
Your type of game (pointer, shooter, middle) will determine:
- the quality of bounce you're looking for (hard, 1/2 soft, soft or very soft boule)
- the weight of your boule (heavier for pointers and lighter for shooters)
The size of your hand will determine the diameter of the boule.
What does the hardness of a pétanque ball mean?
Ball hardness is expressed in ROCKWELL "HRC" units or in kg/mm².
For example, 45 HRC corresponds to 146 kg/mm².
The higher the number, the harder the ball. The harder the ball, the less damage it will suffer, but the more it will bounce, and vice versa.
How are GEOLOGIC competition-approved boules made?
Our competition boules are hollow. Here are the stages in our manufacturing process:
- A piece of steel heated to +/- 1000°C is flattened, then stamped or forged to shape a 1/2 sphere.
- These 1/2 spheres are then machined on the inside, welded and turned to obtain the spherical shape.
- The ball is engraved, fired and dipped in baths to determine its hardness.
- Finally, it is polished or varnished, then tested.
How to care for pétanque boules?
At the end of each game, remove the dust with a clean cloth. Once a month, oil the boules to prevent rust. Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your pétanque boules, while preserving their playing qualities.
