{"product_id":"3-upsilon-soft-competition-petanque-boules-black","title":"3 UPSILON+ SOFT COMPETITION PETANQUE BOULES - BLACK","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur team designed this soft carbon steel boule for advanced players looking for efficiency while shooting and pointing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAVAILABLE SIZES\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRange of diameters and weights:\n\n- 72 mm - 690 g - smooth\n- 73 mm - 690 g - smooth\n- 74 mm - 690 g - smooth\n- 75 mm - 690 g - smooth\n- 76 mm - 690 g - smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSOFT BOULE MARKS ON IMPACT\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese very soft boules mark as you play, this is due to their soft treatment that ensures good cushioning.If you play competitively, 2 tri-sets a year are recommended to preserve optimal playing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDampening\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a heat treatment and a surface treatment makes the boule's exterior harder than its interior for optimal cushioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMACHINING THE SHELL'S INTERIOR\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior of the half shells has been machined before assembly to remove all metal residue and to ensure uniform thickness. This process greatly improves the boule's balance during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCOLOUR FASTNESS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour rapidly lightens with every game played.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to choose the right petanque boule\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou should choose your petanque boule based on several factors.\n\nYour playing style (pointer, shooter, all-rounder) will determine:\n- the required bounce quality (hard, semi-soft, soft or very soft)\n- the weight of your boule (heavier for pointers and lighter for shooters)\n\nThe size of your hand will determine the boule's diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does hardness mean for a petanque boule?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe boule's hardness is expressed in the ROCKWELL HRC unit or in kg\/mm². For example, 35 HRC corresponds to 110 kg\/mm².\nThe higher the number, the harder the boule (FIPJP accepted minimum is 35 HRC, accepted maximum is 50 HRC).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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow competition-approved DECATHLON boules are made\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to clean your petanque boules?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbon treated for good cushioning and an excellent grip, this boule is FIPJP certified.Available in 5 diameters in 690 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65290\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Cushioning]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eLow bounce, the boule recoils little during carreau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Impact resistance]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eThis soft boule, treated with 37 HRC (117kg\/mm²) carbon, marks on impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65161\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Compatibility]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eThis boule can be picked up with a magnetic boule lifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team designed this soft carbon steel boule for advanced players looking for efficiency while shooting and pointing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOLOGIC","offers":[{"title":"8882041 \/ 72mm 690 Plain \/ Default","offer_id":51830350938328,"sku":"5205213","price":279.99,"currency_code":"AZN","in_stock":false},{"title":"8882041 \/ 73mm 690 Plain \/ Default","offer_id":51830350971096,"sku":"5205214","price":279.99,"currency_code":"AZN","in_stock":false},{"title":"8882041 \/ 74mm 690 Plain \/ Default","offer_id":51830351003864,"sku":"5205215","price":279.99,"currency_code":"AZN","in_stock":false},{"title":"8882041 \/ 75mm 690 Plain \/ Default","offer_id":51830351036632,"sku":"5205216","price":279.99,"currency_code":"AZN","in_stock":false},{"title":"8882041 \/ 76mm 690 Plain \/ Default","offer_id":51830351069400,"sku":"5205217","price":279.99,"currency_code":"AZN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1728\/2008\/files\/pic_e5a3cebf-decc-4cec-838b-3ce445b2592c.jpg?v=1788707603","url":"https:\/\/decathlon.az\/en\/products\/3-upsilon-soft-competition-petanque-boules-black","provider":"Decathlon Azerbaijan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}