Petanque America
Pétanque America, based in Hickory, NC, has been the only dedicated competition boules retailer in the Americas since 1991, stocking Obut, MS, and La Franc.
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Boulenciel La Continental Carbone
FIPJP-approved semi-soft carbon steel competition boule and Boulenciel's entry-level model, designed for shooters. Smooth glossy black surface that patinas on impact.
- FIPJP-approved for competition
- Carbon steel, smooth glossy black finish
- Semi-soft, designed for shooters
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Hardness
- 125 kg/mm2 (semi-soft)
- Finish
- Smooth glossy black
- Diameter
- 72 - 74 mm
- Weight
- 680 - 690 g
- Grip Pattern
- Smooth (no striations)
La Franc SB
Soft Black - a very soft, matte-finished carbon steel boule made by La Franc, the Thai manufacturer favored by shooters who want an alternative to the big-name French brands.
- Carbon Steel
- Soft (~115 kg/mm² / 37 HRC)
- FIPJP Approved
- Material
- Carbon Steel
- Hardness
- Soft (~115 kg/mm² / 37 HRC)
- Finish
- Matte Black (Nitrided)
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 670 - 700 g
La Franc SM (Series Matt)
A hard carbon steel competition boule with a matte anti-glare finish and anti-corrosion chromium coating, aimed at pointers seeking precision and durability. FIPJP homologated and made by FBT in Thailand.
- Hard carbon steel
- Matte anti-glare finish
- Anti-corrosion chromium coating
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Hardness
- 45 HRC (approx 146 kg/mm2)
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 670 - 720 g
- Grip Pattern
- Available smooth or striated
La Franc SP (Soft Pro)
A semi-soft carbon steel competition boule from La Franc, offering a balance of grip and shock absorption. FIPJP homologated and made by FBT in Thailand.
- Semi-soft carbon steel
- Balanced pointing and shooting
- FIPJP approved
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Hardness
- 39 HRC (approx 121 kg/mm2)
- Diameter
- 71 - 76 mm
- Weight
- 670 - 720 g
La Franc SS-01 (Stainless)
La Franc's stainless steel semi-soft competition boule with a lightly hammered matte finish, offering consistent touch and no-maintenance corrosion resistance. FIPJP homologated and made by FBT in Thailand.
- Semi-soft stainless steel
- Maintenance-free, corrosion resistant
- Hammered matte finish
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Hardness
- 40 HRC (approx 125 kg/mm2)
- Diameter
- 71-76 mm
- Weight
- 680-720 g
MS Pétanque Rigid Bag for 3 Boules
Rigid satchel from MS Pétanque that holds one triplet of boules plus accessories, with a zip closure and carry strap. Fits boules up to 76mm in diameter.
- Holds 3 boules plus accessories
- Rigid construction
- Zip closure
- Capacity
- 3 boules
- Max Boule Diameter
- 76 mm
Obut Red Rigid Throwing Circle
One piece rigid throwing circle from Obut used to mark the player's throwing position, with a 50 cm internal diameter that meets FIPJP requirements for rigid circles. 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