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competition / How to choose your competition boules«nowadays, many players, even those who only play occasionally, prefer to use competition boules because of their longer life andtheir balance, and because (just like a knife, for example) a set of boules is something that becomes very personal and which the userlikes to get used to. Large ranges of weights and diameters must be provided for adapting to all shapes of players' hands.Diameters must be from 70.5 mm to 80 mm, and weights from 650 g to 800 g.hardnessThe softer a boule is, the less it bounces on hard ground, and the less it“recoils” when performing a high lob (which is a big advantage whenplaying), but it is more easily marked by impacts.Conversely, a hard boule is suitable for soft ground and it guaranteeslong-lasting boules.The Hardness + boule e is best for today’s attacking player.Good players and especially good shooters prefer softer boules.For an amateur player, a half-soft boule is the best general-purposeboule, suitable for both “pointing” and "shooting" on all types of ground.Bounce/rebound testaccording to type of hardness1 3 diameter»The diameter depends on the shape and size of the player’shand and the length of his/her fingers. See the opposite “Main BleueObut ® ” “Obut ® Blue Hand”, which you can use to find the diameterof boule to suit your hand.Most usual diameters:for men: 74 - 75 mm,for women: 72 - 73 mm.You should choose a diameter to suit your type of play:Pointers prefer a small diameter (it’s more difficult for shooters to strike).Shooters prefer a big diameter (it’s easier to hit the opponent's boule).boule too small:it catches in the handboule too big:it slips out of the handboule of correctdiameter2DHardboulesteel quality1/2TT T THalf-softbouleSoftbouleVerysoft boule+Hardness +bouleThere are 2 different qualities of steel: Solid stainless steel andCarbon Steel Coating.Solid stainless steel:- Top range product- Allows longer life- Provides the soft “feel” of stainless steel- Requires occasional maintenanceCarbon Steel Coating:- Provides a rougher “feel”- Chrome or black coating gradually wears off with use becauseof friction with the ground.- Requires a little regular cleaning with oil to avoid corrosion.4weightMost usual weights:for men: 700 - 730 gr,for women: 680 - 710 gr.Pointers prefer a weight between 710-730gr because a heavy boule“stops“ faster.Conversely, shooters prefer a weight between 680-700gr, because, witha lighter boule, less effort is required, and the shot is more precise.5striationsDuring a game, the striations and the serial number are used to identifydifferent boules.Pointers prefer a boule with striations (for better "grip” or adherence ondifficult ground).Shooters prefer a smooth boule (because it does not "catch" in the hand).14for use in official competitions......petanque boules must be approved by the F.I.P.J.P. after satisfying all the requirements of its specifications.The hardness of boules must be more than 110 kg per mm 2 , that is, they must all be hardened by heat treatment (tempering).Every boule in a "triplette" set of three must be engraved with the manufacturer's trademark, the seal of approval for usein competition, the weight and the serial number.