The “Elite” Brand of Competition Pétanque Boules
The SS-01 Stainless Steel Model
⚖️ Balance & Durability: the elegance of stainless steel
for true “Metronome” players
Semi-Soft Stainless Steel Model
Official FIPJP Approved
⏱️ The stainless steel petanque boules combining elegance and endurance
The LA FRANC SS-01 – Stainless Steel petanque boules embody modernity and robustness thanks to their stainless steel construction.
Designed for players seeking the perfect compromise between shooting precision and pointing reliability, they stand out for their exceptional durability and their consistent, balanced behavior on all types of terrains.
This semi-soft stainless steel model, featuring a slightly hammered matte finish, delivers a smooth and elegant feel while ensuring excellent resistance to wear and corrosion.
A true reference for “metronome” and “balance” players who rely on consistency and efficiency throughout every phase of the game.
🔗 LA FRANC Competition Pétanque Boules are officially approved according to FIPJP (International Federation of Pétanque and Provençal Game) standards, guaranteeing compliance for international competitions.
🛡️ A model designed for durability and consistency
Unlike the SB – Soft Black model, designed for aggressive shooters, the SS-01 – Stainless Steel focuses on all-round shooting and pointing versatility.
The SS-01 stands out thanks to its semi-soft stainless steel construction, combining durability, consistency and a distinctive lightly hammered appearance.
- Soft enough to provide comfortable shooting and reduced rebound.
- More durable than carbon steel boules thanks to stainless steel construction.
- Consistent behavior on all types of terrains, including abrasive surfaces.
- A lightly hammered matte finish providing controlled grip and elegant feel.
Designed for complete players who prioritize consistency above all else, the SS-01 particularly appeals to “metronome” and “balance” players capable of repeating accurate shots game after game.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- “Elite” Competition Pétanque Boules
- Brand: LA FRANC
- Material: High-quality Stainless Steel
- Classification: Semi-Soft – 40 HRC (~131 kg/mm²)
- Finish: Matte, lightly hammered appearance, anti-glare
- Coating: Anti-corrosion
- Specialization: Shooting/pointing versatility, suitable for all-round players, shooters and pointers
- Balancing: Individually tested
- Available Sizes: 71 to 76 mm (small sizes: 65 / 70.5 mm)
- Available Weights: 670 to 720 g (lightweight options: 600 g / 650 g)
- Available Grooves*: 8 patterns including “0 = smooth”
- Approval: FIPJP – Official Competition Approved
- Production: Certified manufacturing
- Warranty: 2 years against manufacturing defects
Each set is supplied with its official warranty card - Packaging: Set of 3 boules presented in a cardboard box
🧬 Certified production, recognized expertise
Excellence in manufacturing by FBT – 70 years of industrial expertise
LA FRANC SS-01 – Stainless Steel boules are manufactured by FBT (Football Thai Factory Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.), an industrial group recognized worldwide in the sporting industry for more than 70 years.
Based in Thailand, the company produces millions of high-level sporting goods every year while maintaining strict commitments regarding quality, traceability and international standards.
The production of LA FRANC pétanque boules takes place in a modern industrial facility certified according to 4 major ISO standards:
✅ ISO 9001 – Quality Management
✅ ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
✅ ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
✅ ISO 50001 – Energy Performance
This certified framework guarantees a controlled and consistent manufacturing process, from steel selection to heat treatment, individual balancing and final packaging.
The stainless steel provides durable anti-corrosion protection while maintaining excellent hand feel.
🎯 Every LA FRANC set reflects high-level industrial expertise, delivering players a precise, reliable and consistent playing experience, game after game.
Boules from this production are notably used by the national teams of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia — three leading nations on the international circuit, renowned for the excellence of their shooting schools and their consistency in world championships.
Their reliability and premium finish make them a reference choice for competitors and clubs throughout Asia.
👤 Who is it for ?
The SS-01 – Stainless Steel petanque boules are ideal for:
- All-round/”Middle” players seeking balance between shooting and pointing.
- Specialized shooters or pointers wanting to keep versatility.
- Club players looking to improve with reliable equipment.
- Young competitors thanks to dedicated weight and size options.
📦 Box Contents
Each Pack Contains:
⚫ 3 LA FRANC SS-01 Stainless Steel petanque Boules
🧾 One Official Warranty Card
♻️ Eco-friendly and practical Grey Cardboard Box
🥉 The “Triplette” format (Set of 3) is the official standard for playing pétanque in both doubles and triples competitions.
🔧 Care Instructions (*)
Like all stainless steel boules, the SS-01 Stainless steel petanque boules requires minimal maintenance, but you can still:
- Wipe them after each game
- Lightly oil them to maintain their satin appearance
- Store them away from humidity
(*) Unless you are one of those players who prefer naturally rusted boules for extra grip… in that case, choose carbon steel boules instead — although LA FRANC’s premium coatings will make that difficult to achieve.
The “Elite” Brand of Champions !!!
SS-01 Stainless Steel Model
An elegant and durable boule designed to last without compromising performance.
Consistency, reliability and longevity: the SS-01 stands out as the strategic choice for “metronome” players who rely on the dependability of stainless steel to maintain their level of play game after game.
🔗 You can also browse our complete selection of competition pétanque boules to discover other models suited to your playing style.
