Choice of diameter
To meet the needs of all types of pétanque players, Obut offers them a comprehensive range of boules, in all the approved diameters, a very wide choice suited to all shapes and sizes of players' hands.
Obut's advice
- Most usual diameters for men: 74 - 75 mm
- Most usual diameters for women: 72 - 73 mm
- Pointers will prefer a small diameter as it allows more accurate placement of the boule.
- Shooters will prefer a larger diameter for easier release from the hand.
More about boule diameters
To be used in official competitions, after meeting all the requirements of their specifications, petanque boules must be approved by the International and French Petanque and Jeu Provençal Federations (F.I.P.J.P. and F.F.P.J.P.).
Diameters vary from: 70.5 mm to 80 mm.
