From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
Jabulani ball becomes footgolf’s luxury
The 2010 World Cup’s infamous Jabulani ball, once called the worst, is now footgolf’s prized possession worth £500.
In brief
The 2010 World Cup’s infamous Jabulani ball, once called the worst, is now footgolf’s prized possession worth £500. Footgolfers use the 2010 World Cup’s Jabulani ball despite its poor reputation in football, now valued at £500 due to scarcity. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Jabulani’s footgolf rise
The 2010 World Cup’s Jabulani ball, once called the worst, is now footgolf’s prized possession worth £500.
“The worst ball I've seen in my life”
Why footgolfers love it
Footgolfers use the Jabulani’s smooth surface to generate consistent spin and travel further than other balls.
Price surge
Boxed Jabulani balls now cost £500, up from £250 three years ago.
Scarcity crisis
Adidas won’t make more Jabulani balls, leaving footgolfers with a limited supply.
The arms race
Brands like FGB and Squb are creating footgolf balls to rival the Jabulani’s performance.
Ben Clarke’s dilemma
Top footgolfer Ben Clarke has three Jabulani balls but says they’re getting rarer and more expensive.
The future
Footgolfers hope for a new ball that matches the Jabulani’s bounce and distance.
Why it matters
The scarcity of the Jabulani has driven a global market for footgolf balls.
The takeaway
Footgolfers use the 2010 World Cup’s Jabulani ball despite its poor reputation in football, now valued at £500 due to scarcity.
