The “Elite” Brand of Competition Pétanque Boules
Model: SB – Soft Black
🎯 Performance & Precision for Shooting
Ideal for Direct “Iron Shooting” Specialists
Carbon Steel – Soft Model
Officially FIPJP Approved
💥 Impact & Excellence in Attacking Play
Step into the world of precision with the LA FRANC SB Soft Black pétanque boules — a premium competition model specially designed for ambitious shooters.
These soft carbon steel pétanque boules are a strategic choice for players seeking the perfect combination of efficiency, style, and exceptional playing feel.
🔗 LA FRANC Competition Pétanque Boules are officially approved under FIPJP standards (Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal), guaranteeing compliance for official international competition.
🏆 A Model Designed for Demanding Shooters
The SB – Soft Black model was developed for players passionate about direct “iron shooting”.
Thanks to its soft hardness (37 HRC), this boule efficiently absorbs impact, allowing clean carreaux with minimal rebound.
Praised by many champions for its comfortable grip, shooting responsiveness, and outstanding behavior on all types of terrain — whether hard, sandy, or rocky — the SB Soft Black is recognized for its consistency and reliability.
🎯 Result: lower bounce, improved control, and reduced point loss when shooting.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
• “Elite” Competition Pétanque Boules – optimized for competition
• Brand: LA FRANC
• Model: SB – Soft Black
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Classification: Soft – 37 HRC (~114 kg/mm²)
• Finish: Matte, anti-glare
• Coating: Nitro-carburized, anti-corrosion
• Specialty: Ideal for direct shooting (“iron shooting”)
• Balancing: Individually tested and balanced
• Available Sizes: 71 to 76 mm (small sizes: 65 / 70.5 mm)
• Available Weights: 670 to 720 g (lightweight versions: 600 g / 650 g)
• Available Groove Patterns*: 8 models including “0 = smooth”
• Certification: FIPJP approved – compliant for official competition
• Production: Certified manufacturing
• Warranty: 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects
Each triplette is supplied with its warranty card
• Packaging: Set of 3 boules presented in a cardboard box
🧬 Certified Production – Recognized Expertise
Excellence Manufacturing by FBT – 70 Years of Industrial Expertise
LA FRANC SB Soft Black pétanque boules are manufactured by FBT (Football Thai Factory Sporting Goods Co., Ltd.), an industrial group recognized in the sports industry for more than 70 years.
Based in Thailand, the company produces millions of sports products every year for high-level competition, with a strong commitment to quality, traceability, and international standards.
LA FRANC pétanque boules are manufactured in a modern industrial facility certified under four major ISO standards :
✅ ISO 9001 – Quality Management
✅ ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
✅ ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safet
✅ ISO 50001 – Energy Performance
This certified framework guarantees a controlled and consistent manufacturing process, from steel selection and heat treatment to individual balancing and final packaging.
The nitro-carburized surface treatment provides durable anti-corrosion protection while maintaining an excellent grip and feel in the hand.
🎯 Every LA FRANC triplette is the result of high-level industrial expertise, ensuring 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 refined finish make them a trusted reference for competitors and clubs throughout Asia.
🎯 Who Is It For?
This triplette is ideal for:
• Shooters looking for clean and controlled carreaux
• Experienced or progressing players invested in quality equipment
• Clubs wishing to offer their members reliable and efficient boules
• Young competitors, thanks to the availability of specific sizes and lighter weights
📦 Box Contents
Each Pack Includes:
⚫ 3 LA FRANC SB – Soft Black Boules
🧾 One Warranty Card
♻️ Practical & Eco-Friendly Cardboard Packaging
🥉 The “Triplette” Format (Set of 3) is the Official Standard for playing Pétanque in both Doubles and Triples competitions
🔧 Care Instructions (*)
Like all Carbon Steel Boules, the SB – Soft Black requires regular maintenance:
• Wipe after each game
• Lightly oil to prevent oxidation
• Store away from humidity
(*) Unless you are one of those players who actually prefer rusty boules for extra “grip”… although that may be difficult with LA FRANC boules due to the exceptional quality of the surface coatings — one of the brand’s true strengths !
The “Elite” Brand of Champions !!!
SB – Soft Black Model
A perfect boule for shooters who want to play with precision, style, and control.
Developed for passionate players, engineered for attack and victory !!!
🔗 You can also explore our full selection of competition pétanque boules to discover other models suited to your playing style.
