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Official Gilbert World Rugby Shop Barbarian Match Ball
The Gilbert Barbarian match ball offers a high grade rubber surface and a patented Truflight bladder.
The Barbarian has been hand-stitched and is an official size 5 rugby ball. It features a traditional all-purpose grip, using round pimples of uniform height. The Ellipse Truflight Valve redistributes weight along the seams of the ball to improve rotational stability, resulting in greater accuracy. It is made of 3 ply polyester laminate to ensure high energy transfer between boot and ball. The surface is made of G-SR rubber compound. The Barbarian conforms to World Rugby specifications.
Features:
Size: 5
Hand stitched to ensure quality and care
Designed for Senior, Club and School players
3 ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panel
Truflight valve to ensure inflation through all weather conditions
Copolymer 'air-loc' bladder to ensure the ball remains inflated
Standard Gilbert grip with round pimples evenly distributed
Meets World Rugby Specifications
Color: Green, Black
WRS logo
Ball Care:
Inflate to 9.5 psi using a hand pump
Prior to training or match, use a soft cloth, light detergent and warm water to remove dirt and residue from your rugby ball. This ensures that the grip remains in prime condition for maximum length of time.
"I haven’t gotten my order yet. I can’t write a proper review. I would appreciate getting it before Christmas though"
— Alison J. (5/5)
Perfect game ball at great price.
"Using these for our high school games balls."
— TIM M. (5/5)
"Does not seem to be as the barbarian without the logo, looses grip very quick"
— Mariano (1/5)
Ordered a few days before Xmas, arrived Dec 24th
"We ordered two teen grandsons' Christmas presents when other options weren't available. I asked it be sent to their address, and I wrapped them Christmas Eve. One got this rugby ball, the other a rugby shirt. They are in alt over these presents. They were put to very good use immediately. Thank you."
— Margo S. (5/5)
Happy customer
"Great ball at a great price!"
— john k. (5/5)
Great match ball
"These balls are just what my club needed for our home matches this season. Great quality and love the branding so we can promote WRS while on the pitch!"
— Eric M. (5/5)
Great ball
"Great ball"
— Patrick M. (5/5)
Great
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— Patrcik S. (5/5)
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Gilbert WRS Barbarian Match Rugby Ball Size 5
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Official Gilbert World Rugby Shop Barbarian Match Ball
The Gilbert Barbarian match ball offers a high grade rubber surface and a patented Truflight bladder.
The Barbarian has been hand-stitched and is an official size 5 rugby ball. It features a traditional all-purpose grip, using round pimples of uniform height. The Ellipse Truflight Valve redistributes weight along the seams of the ball to improve rotational stability, resulting in greater accuracy. It is made of 3 ply polyester laminate to ensure high energy transfer between boot and ball. The surface is made of G-SR rubber compound. The Barbarian conforms to World Rugby specifications.
Features:
Size: 5
Hand stitched to ensure quality and care
Designed for Senior, Club and School players
3 ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panel
Truflight valve to ensure inflation through all weather conditions
Copolymer 'air-loc' bladder to ensure the ball remains inflated
Standard Gilbert grip with round pimples evenly distributed
Meets World Rugby Specifications
Color: Green, Black
WRS logo
Ball Care:
Inflate to 9.5 psi using a hand pump
Prior to training or match, use a soft cloth, light detergent and warm water to remove dirt and residue from your rugby ball. This ensures that the grip remains in prime condition for maximum length of time.
