Obut
Obut, founded in 1955 in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France, is the world's leading pétanque boules manufacturer, serving players across multiple countries.
Visit StoreObut is a manufacturer serving AU, BE, FR, JP, MA, CH, TH, TN, and SE.
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Official Folding Circle
FIPJP approved folding circle for official tournament play. High visibility and perfect 50cm diameter.
- Official 50cm internal diameter
- Folds for easy storage
- High-visibility red/yellow
- Material
- Polyamide
- Diameter
- 50 cm (Internal)
- Standard
- FIPJP Approved

JB Vintage Dual Boules
Reissue of the historic JB boule by Obut in soft stainless steel (inox tendre) with grooved striations, sold as a leisure set of three with a wooden jack and a JB bag.
- Set of three boules
- Soft stainless steel (inox tendre)
- Grooved striations
- Diameter
- 73 mm
- Weight
- 620 g
- Material
- Soft stainless steel (inox tendre)
- Origin
- France

JB Vintage Smooth Boules
Reissue of the historic JB boule, made by Obut as a set of three smooth stainless steel leisure boules with an engraved wooden jack and JB bag. Made in France, rust-free.
- Set of three boules
- Smooth (lisse) surface
- Stainless steel, rust free
- Diameter
- 73 mm
- Weight
- 620 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Surface
- Smooth
- Origin
- France

Obut Set of 6 Boxwood Jacks 30 mm
Set of six Obut jacks (cochonnets) turned from boxwood, 30 mm diameter, lacquered and engraved with the Obut logo. Competition approved and made in the Jura, France.
- Pack of 6 jacks
- Boxwood, lacquered and engraved
- Competition approved size
- Diameter
- 30 mm
- Material
- Boxwood
- Quantity
- 6

Obut ATX
The 'Rolls-Royce' of pétanque boules. Used by top champions, manufactured from high-tech nickel-chromium stainless steel.
- Nickel-Chrome Stainless Steel
- Semi-soft (130 kg/mm²)
- Surgical balancing
- Material
- Nickel-Chrome Stainless Steel
- Hardness
- Semi-soft (130 kg/mm²)
- Finish
- Bronze / Satin Gold
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm (also offered in 80 mm)
- Weight
- 650 - 750 g (also offered at 800 g)
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated, grades 0-3

Obut Black Jack
A composite jack that can be lifted straight off the ground with a magnetic boule-lifter, saving you from bending down every end.
- Lifts directly with a magnetic boule-lifter
- Dyed-through composite (not painted)
- FIPJP-approved since 2013
- Material
- Composite resin (paramagnetic)
- Diameter
- 30mm
- Weight
- 22g
- Compatibility
- Any magnetic boule-lifter

Obut Boule Maintenance Product (Anti-Rust Spray)
Ready-to-use 50ml spray from Obut to clean and protect boules from rust, leaving a protective film that preserves the metal's shine. Recommended after each game.
- Ready-to-use spray
- Leaves a protective film against rust
- Preserves the boules' shine
- Volume
- 50 ml
- Format
- Spray

Obut Charming Men's Petanque T-Shirt
A short-sleeved men's petanque T-shirt from Obut's clothing collection, printed with a graphic inspired by the world of the game. Part of the brand's men's textile range.
- Printed petanque-themed graphic
- Short sleeves
- Part of the Obut men's clothing line
- Sizes
- S - 3XL

Obut De Luxe Boule Wiping Cloth
Extra-absorbent de luxe wiping cloth from Obut made of heavyweight cotton for drying and cleaning pétanque boules. Strong and machine washable.
- 100% cotton
- Extra-absorbent
- Strong and durable
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Weight
- 450 g/m2
- Dimensions
- 30 x 30 cm

Obut Folding Petanque Throwing Circle (Cercle Pliant)
A folding throwing circle from Obut for marking the playing zone, with a 50cm inner diameter. Folds flat to fit in a boule bag. Competition-approved, made in France.
- Marks out the throwing zone
- 50 cm inner diameter when unfolded
- Folds compactly for a boule bag
- Material
- Polyamide with a steel press stud
- Inner Diameter
- 50 cm
- Folded Dimensions
- 23 x 7 x 3 cm

Obut Gift Box (Coffret Cadeau)
A decorative Obut gift box for presenting boules, printed with plant-based inks under the Imprim'vert eco-label. Magnetic closure, reinforced sides, folds flat for storage.
- Decoration printed with plant-based inks (Imprim'vert label)
- Magnetic closure
- Reinforced sides
- Dimensions
- 253 x 168 x 91 mm

Obut Boxwood Jack
The traditional solid boxwood jack, the FIPJP-homologated standard for official competition play.
- Solid boxwood construction
- FIPJP homologated for competition
- 30mm diameter (+/- 1mm)
- Material
- Boxwood
- Diameter
- 30mm (+/- 1mm)
- Weight
- 10-18g (FIPJP compliant)
- Finish
- Varnished or painted

Obut Junior
FIPJP-approved competition boules for young players (under 11). Perfectly sized and weighted for smaller hands to develop professional technique.
- Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Soft Hardness
- FIPJP Approved for youth
- Material
- Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Hardness
- Soft
- Diameter
- 65 mm
- Weight
- 510 g

Obut Loisir Stainless Steel
The premium choice for casual play. Maintenance-free stainless steel for family fun at the beach or park.
- 100% Stainless Steel
- Maintenance-free
- Includes jack and bag
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Hardness
- Standard
- Finish
- Satin
- Diameter
- ~73 mm
- Weight
- ~620 g

Obut Loisir Inox Dual
The Obut Loisir Inox Dual is a two-tone stainless steel recreational boule set built for comfortable, durable play. Not FFPJP approved; for occasional leisure games.
- Two-tone stainless steel finish
- Set of 3 boules with jack and storage pouch
- Can be personalized by engraving
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Hardness
- Soft
- Diameter
- 73 mm and up
- Weight
- 620 g and up

Obut Loisir Inox Floral
The Obut Loisir Inox Floral is a solid stainless steel recreational boule set with a floral engraving and matte finish, made for family play. Not approved for competition.
- Floral engraved design
- 100% solid stainless steel, minimal maintenance
- Set of 3 boules with engraved Obut jack, storage bag & warranty card
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Hardness
- Soft
- Diameter
- 73 mm and up
- Weight
- 620 g and up

Obut Loisir Inox Side
The Obut Loisir Inox Side is a 100% stainless steel recreational boule set with a matte brushed finish and side-engraved pattern. For leisure play; not competition-authorized.
- Loop side engraved pattern
- 100% stainless steel, brushed matte finish
- Set of 3 boules with jack, storage bag & warranty card
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Hardness
- Soft
- Diameter
- 73 mm and up
- Weight
- 620 g and up

Obut Loisir Junior
Metal leisure boules specifically designed for children's leisure play. A durable, rust-free introduction to the sport for future champions.
- Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Small diameter for kids
- Maintenance-free
- Material
- Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Diameter
- Approx. 65 mm
- Weight
- Approx. 500 g

Obut Soft Loisir
Soft PVC leisure boules for safe indoor and outdoor play. Ideal for delicate floors, apartments, or playing with very young children.
- Soft PVC material
- Floor-safe design
- Includes jack and bag
- Material
- PVC / Synthetic
- Diameter
- 74 mm
- Weight
- Approx. 680g
- Colors
- Various vibrant colors

Obut 'U' Magnet
The most iconic and reliable boule lifter on the market. Saves your back and fits easily in your pocket.
- Powerful permanent magnet
- Durable synthetic cord
- Clip-on handle
- Material
- Synthetic / Steel
- Compatibility
- All carbon/stainless steel boules
- Length
- 100 cm

Obut Match
The standard for entry-level competition boules. Reliable performance at an affordable price.
- Carbon Steel
- Semi-soft (120 kg/mm²)
- FIPJP Approved
- Material
- Carbon Steel
- Hardness
- Semi-soft (120 kg/mm²)
- Finish
- Black Satin
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 650 - 730 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated, grades 0-2

Obut Match IT
The most versatile stainless steel competition boule. An excellent 'all-rounder' that requires minimal maintenance while offering professional performance.
- Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Semi-soft Hardness
- Rust-resistant
- Material
- Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Hardness
- Semi-soft (115 kg/mm²)
- Finish
- Satin Natural
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 650 - 730 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated, grades 0-1

Obut Match+
The benchmark 'Amorti+' boule. Designed to behave like a soft boule but with the durability of a semi-firm. Exceptional anti-rebound performance.
- Alloyed Carbon Steel
- Amorti+ Hardness
- Exceptional shock absorption
- Material
- Alloyed Carbon Steel
- Hardness
- Amorti+ (Very soft behavior)
- Finish
- Satin Black (fades with use)
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 680 - 730 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated, grades 0-2

Obut Men's Navy Polo Shirt
A cotton pique polo from Obut's petanque clothing line, straight short-sleeve cut with an embroidered vintage OBUT logo. Part of the brand's men's terrain-ready textile range.
- Embroidered vintage OBUT logo on the chest
- Short sleeves with a straight cut
- Button placket with three buttons
- Material
- 100% cotton pique
- Sizes
- S to 4XL

Obut Mesh Cap
A lightweight, breathable mesh cap from Obut in a baseball style with a curved peak and a flat-embroidered vintage OBUT logo. Made for warm-weather petanque play.
- Breathable mesh construction
- Curved peak baseball style
- Flat-embroidered vintage OBUT logo

Obut Navy Espadrilles
Navy espadrilles from Obut offered as casual footwear for pétanque players, sold through the official Obut shop.
- Navy colourway
- Espadrille style casual footwear for pétanque

Obut Navy Sportswear Cap
A sportswear cap from Obut for outdoor petanque, with a rounded visor in red piping and a silicone vintage OBUT logo patch. Adjustable strap with a steel buckle.
- Rounded visor with red piping
- Silicone vintage OBUT logo patch
- Adjustable strap with stainless steel buckle
- Material
- 85% polyester, 15% wool
- Size
- One size (adult)

Obut Pocket Score Keeper
Obut pocket score keeper for petanque with two articulated wheels (grey and yellow) that count 0 to 13 points for two teams. It fits in a pocket and can clip onto a cord.
- Two colour wheels for two teams
- Counts 0 to 13 points
- Pocket size, clips to a cord
- Score Range
- 0 to 13
- Dimensions
- 90 x 40 x 6 mm
- Material
- ABS and PP

Obut Stand for the Two-Colour Point Counter
An aluminium free-standing stand that positions Obut's two-colour point counter at 1.25m high. Stores up to 12 boules, adds a two-level shelf, and resists corrosion.
- Positions the counter at 1.25 m height
- Lower frame stores up to 12 boules
- Two-level upper shelf
- Material
- Thermolacquered aluminium
- Counter Height
- 1.25 m

Obut RCC
Rebond Contrôlé Carbone. The top-tier shooter's boule featuring advanced anti-rebound technology for elite performance on difficult terrain.
- New technology Carbon Alloy
- Amorti+ Hardness
- Optimized for shooters
- Material
- High-tech Carbon Alloy
- Hardness
- Amorti+ (Elite soft behavior)
- Finish
- Satin Black (matte)
- Diameter
- 72 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 680 - 710 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated

Obut RCX
Rebond Contrôlé Inox featuring Impact Absorber + technology. Performance of a soft boule with the durability of stainless steel.
- New Generation Stainless Steel
- Semi-soft (with impact absorption)
- Excellent shock absorption
- Material
- High-tech Stainless Steel
- Hardness
- Semi-soft (Impact Absorber +)
- Finish
- Natural Satin
- Diameter
- 72 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 680 - 710 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated

Obut Red Rigid Throwing Circle
A one-piece rigid throwing circle from Obut for marking the throwing position, with a 50cm internal diameter meeting FIPJP requirements. Distinct from a folding circle.
- Rigid one piece ring
- High visibility red
- Meets FIPJP 50 cm internal diameter rule
- Internal Diameter
- 50 cm
- Colour
- Red
- Type
- Rigid

Backpack (6 Boules)
Obut's current backpack for carrying petanque boules, with a removable-divider compartment for up to 6 boules plus a separate zip compartment for clothing and valuables.
- Removable dividers hold up to 6 boules securely
- Large main compartment with zip mesh pocket and open pocket
- Small dedicated pocket for valuables
- Material
- 100% Polyester
- Capacity
- 6 Boules
- Dimensions
- 31 x 40 x 21 cm (L x H x D)

Obut Retro Trainers
Vintage-styled Obut trainers with a polyester body for breathability and a shock-absorbing rubber sole, finished with an embroidered heritage 'La Boule Obut' logo.
- Fully enclosed toe and heel (FIPJP Article 39 compliant)
- Embroidered vintage 'La Boule Obut' logo
- Polyester upper for breathability
- Material
- Polyester upper / Rubber sole
- Style
- Retro / Casual
- Sizes
- 38 - 45

Obut Shooting Target Mat (Tapis Cible Tir)
Obut target mat for practising precision shooting, marking the target zone for training on the pétanque terrain.
- Target mat for shooting practice
- Marks the target zone
- For precision training
- Diameter
- 980 mm
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Material
- Closed-cell polyethylene foam (red)
- Boule Positions
- 13 holes, 38 mm diameter
- Jack Positions
- 2 holes, 20 mm diameter

Obut Soleil
The 100% stainless steel soft boule. Ideal for players who want the low bounce of a soft boule combined with the legendary durability of stainless steel.
- 100% Stainless Steel
- Soft Hardness
- Highly durable
- Material
- Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Hardness
- Soft (Approx. 110 kg/mm²)
- Finish
- Satin Natural
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 650 - 730 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth (strie 0) or striated (strie 1)

Obut Sport Trainers (Baskets Sport)
Obut sport sneakers designed for pétanque, with a breathable polyester body and a rubber outsole for shock absorption. Ships in the official Obut box with two pairs of laces.
- 100% polyester quarter for breathability
- Suede-look heel and toe with a velvety finish
- Breathable synthetic lining reinforced with 3mm foam
- Sizes
- 36 to 48
- Upper
- 100% polyester
- Outsole
- 100% rubber

Obut Superinox
The Obut Superinox is a semi-soft, FIPJP-approved stainless steel competition boule with superior longevity and little rebound. Made in Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau, France.
- Perfected stainless steel for extended longevity
- Semi-soft feel with limited surface marking and low rebound
- FIPJP competition approved
- Material
- Perfected hardened stainless steel
- Hardness
- Semi-soft, 115 kg/mm2
- Diameter
- 72 to 76 mm
- Weight
- 680 to 710 g

Obut Ton'R
The 'Thunder' boule. A soft carbon steel boule specifically designed for shooters who want a high-performance boule with an aggressive grip.
- Hardened Carbon Steel
- Soft Hardness
- Exceptional grip
- Material
- Carbon Steel
- Hardness
- Soft (Approx. 110 kg/mm²)
- Finish
- Satin Black (fades with use)
- Diameter
- 71 - 80 mm
- Weight
- 650 - 800 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated

Obut Two-Colour Point Counter (Compteur de Points Bicolore)
A terrain-side petanque scoreboard showing the score via two sliding counters. Weatherproof, UV resistant, delivered assembled, and designed and made entirely in France.
- Two sliding counters on stops
- Highly legible numerals
- Weatherproof and UV resistant
- Dimensions
- 630 x 260 x 100 mm
- Weight
- 1.70 kg

Obut Vintage Leather Pouch for 3 Boules
Supple vintage-style brown leather pouch from Obut for a set of three boules, made in the Loire region of France with a push-button fastener and gold vintage logo.
- Supple leather with vintage push-button fastener
- Gold vintage Obut logo
- Leather strap with top stitching
- Capacity
- 3 boules
- Material
- Leather

Obut Wooden Case for 6 Boules (Mallette Bois)
A beechwood presentation case from the Jura region of France holding six boules, with foam and wooden partitions. Rope handle and an engraved vintage OBUT 1955 logo.
- Made from beechwood in the Jura, France
- Holds 6 boules with foam and wooden partitions
- Rope handle on the lid
- Material
- Beechwood
- Dimensions
- 275 x 185 x 105 mm

Obut Basic X13.0 Trainers
Obut's premium petanque trainer, with a Nappa leather heel and tongue, suede-like toe and heel finish, and a cushioned polyester/polyurethane insole for all-day play.
- Fully enclosed toe and heel (FIPJP Article 39 compliant)
- Nappa leather heel and tongue
- Suede-like toe and heel finish
- Material
- Polyester / Nappa leather / Suede-like finish
- Style
- Sport / Competition
- Sizes
- 38 - 45

Obut measuring tape
Precision 2-meter measuring tape with a metal slide for settling close ends with millimetric accuracy.
- 2-meter reach
- Rigid metal blade
- Extendable slide for precision
- Material
- Steel / Plastic
- Length
- 2 meters
- Accuracy
- Class II
