3 competition-approved half-tender boules SIGMA
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Perfect your accuracy and shots with this hollow FIPJP-approved carbon steel boule designed by our team of passionate players.
The galvanised finish slows the appearance of rust. Available in six diameters and four weights, in a striated and smooth options.
BENEFITS
Compatibility
This boule can be picked up with a magnetic boule lifter.
Cushioning
Low bounce, even on challenging, rocky terrains.
Impact resistance
This semi-soft 39 HRC (124kg/mm²) boule withstands impacts.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
AVAILABLE SIZES
Range of diameters and weights:
- 71 mm - 680 g - smooth
- 72 mm - 690 g - smooth
- 73 mm - 690 g - smooth
- 74 mm - 690 g - smooth
- 74 mm - 710 g - striated
- 75 mm - 690 g - smooth
- 75 mm - 710 g - striated
HARDNESS
SEMI-SOFT 39 HRC (124kg/mm²)
CONTENTS
3 petanque boules and 1 jack.
How to choose the right petanque boule
You should choose your petanque boule based on several factors.
Your playing style (pointer, shooter, all-rounder) will determine:
- the required bounce quality (hard, semi-soft, soft or very soft)
- the weight of your boule (heavier for pointers and lighter for shooters)
The size of your hand will determine the boule's diameter.
What does hardness mean for a petanque boule?
The boule's hardness is expressed in the ROCKWELL HRC unit or in kg/mm². For example, 39 HRC corresponds to 124 kg/mm². The higher the number, the harder the boule. The harder the boule, the less likely it is to get damaged, and the higher its elasticity, and vice versa. Regular players who use soft boules should consider frequently changing their boules to avoid undermining their game.
How to clean your petanque boules?
After each match, wipe off dust with a clean cloth. Once a month, oil your petanque boules to prevent them from rusting. Cleaning regularly lengthens the lifespan of your petanque boules while also ensuring the quality of your match.
How competition-approved DECATHLON boules are made
Our competition boules are hollow. These are the steps of our manufacturing process: - A lump of steel heated to +/- 1000 C° is flattened and then stamped or forged into a hemisphere - These hemispheres are machined inside, welded together, and rotated until they are spherical. - The boule is then engraved, baked, and dipped into water, which will determine its hardness. - Finally, they are polished or varnished and then inspected.
COMPOSITION
composition
Main part: 100.0% Steel
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Store boules in a dry place.
Restrictions on use
Keep away from intense heat, like barbecue grills.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
The petanque boules are both tested in our labs and durably on practice pistes by our community of enthusiasts.
Warranty
2 Years
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