Competition Boules

VMS

A design "tour de force" inspired by the old boule cloutée, the CAD designed VMS boule created by Vartan Berberian is the first quantum leap in boule technology in 70 years. Its studded surface makes it instantly identifiable. Manufactured by a surgical implant company in surgical quality stainless steel, hardness 180kg/mm2!.It is my understanding that these boules are no longer being manufactured in this material ONCE SOLD I CANNOT REPLACE THEM -THESE ARE A PETANQUE LOVERS COLLECTORS ITEM . Presented in a clear plastic carrying case with a distinctive cochonnet made in the likeness of the parent boules, the VMS will appeal equally to lovers of good design and the petanque aficionado. Stunning! Size 75mm. Special orders possible, but not, alas, in stainless steel. NZD$550.00

L'Artisanale

Handmade by Edouard Dussauze "un véritable artisan" in St-Etienne. Laser welded stainless steel with a lovely grise martelée surface All sets come in a distinctive quality "sacoche" or carrying case. NZD$350.00

La Boule Bleue

In 1905 the great - grandfather of Herve Rofritsch, the present owner of the firm ,started making "boule cloutée" - a wooden boule with overlapping nail heads giving it a metal carapace. Nowadays these are prized as objects of beauty in themselves. Today, five generations later, the tradition of handmade excellence continues in the small family-operated factory in Provence. La boule bleue is probably the smallest and certainly the oldest established manufacturer in France, the quality of their modern product, maintaining their proud tradition. La boule bleue can, on request, PERSONALISE YOUR BOULES WITH YOUR INITIALS AT MANUFACTURE !

Carbone 115 tendre. Carbon steel115kg/mm2 hardness. Painted surface will wear after a few games. These boules should be lightly oiled before storage to prevent rusting. A "soft" boule the rationale being that it is less likely to bounce over a target boule if it fails to strike it cleanly. Available in 72mm to 76mmm diameter, 0-1 stripes, ROF, 680-730g. Special orders possible. NZD$220.00.

Bleue 130 dur. Carbon steel boule 130kg/mm2 hardness. Covered with a protective painted surface during transit this will wear off after a few games. These boules should be lightly oiled before storage to prevent rusting. The boule I choose to play with most often. Available in 72mm to 76mmm diameter, 0-1 stripes, ROF, 680-730g. Special orders possible. NZD$160.00.

Inox 115 tendre. Stainless steel soft boule 115kg/mm2 hardness. Will not rust. A beautiful boule. Available in 72mm to 76mmm diameter, 0-1 stripes, ROF, 680-730g. NZD$250.00.

Boules Unic

These Boules are made in St Bonnet Le Chateau, a small medieval village west of St Etienne, in the biggest most modern factory in France, the Obut/Boules Unic factory. The manufacturing process is fully automated - as a result we can offer a superb set of three competition boules in carbon steel with a chromed surface at an extremely reasonable price. These quality boules are of a guaranteed minimum steel hardness of 125kg/mm2 and are available in 72mm to 76mm diameter with 1 to 4 stripes. Special orders are possible. A perfect entry level boule which will give life long service. NZD$125.00.

FREIGHT ANYWHERE IN NZ $10.00 PER SET - INTERNATIONAL AT COST