Obut ATX 3-Star Striated 6 Boules

Specific qualities

• Low bounce made possible by the specific elastic limit of the steel used - 0.2% yield strength (100 kg/mm²).
• Boule surface not easily marked by impacts.
• Sturdy (the steel used does not have any weak areas anywhere in its hard layer).
• Stainless steel : requires only minimal, occasional care.

Technical characteristics

• Steel : Special stainless steel.
• Treatment : controlled process.
• Finish : Gold satin.
• Hardness : Half-soft - approx. 130 kg/mm².
• Balance : exceeds FIPJP requirements.
• Range :
  • Ø: 71 to 76 mm
  • Weight : 650 to 730 g

In-process controls guarantee

• Accuracy of weight : ±2 g.
• Accuracy of diameter : ± 20 hundredths of a millimetre.
• Accuracy of the balance : unbalance equal to or less than 0.5% of the weight of the boule.
• Accuracy of the hardness : within the range 38 to 41 HRC (checked on a TESTWELL machine).
• Gold satin finish.
• Solid stainless steel : requires only minimal, occasional care.

• Touch : soft-touch stainless steel for a good release from the hand.
• Wear : medium wear rate.
• Solid stainless steel : requires only minimal, occasional care.
• Boules made to measure, set by set, in St-Bonnet-le-Château, France.
• Boules approved for competition use.
• All references will gradually become available as stocks of the classic starless ATX models are depleted.

• Set of 3 Obut ATX 3-Star Striated 6 competition-approved boules certified by the F.I.P.J.P.
• One coloured wooden jack engraved OBUT.
• One durable woven cleaning cloth, 20 × 20 cm.
• Supplied in a cardboard box. Dimensions: 84 × 89 × 248 mm.

Finish

• When first purchased, the ATX 3-Star Striated 6 competition petanque boule has a gold satin finish.
• This finish naturally corresponds to the last operation in the manufacturing process.
• This is a non-permanent coating and it is normal for it to wear off over the course of the first few games played.

Care of your boules

• Depending on how intensively it is used, the kind of terrain, ambient humidity, etc., the ATX 3-Star Striated 6 may require a little care and attention after each game and at least once a month if it is not used.
• We recommend using the Obut boule care product.

A tip from Obut

Don't leave your ATX 3-Star Striated 6 boules in your car boot, as they may be exposed to sudden changes in temperature, leading to condensation.

Don't keep boules in pouches with a foam compartment. Foam stays permanently slightly damp and that will accentuate the oxidation of the boules.

Such significantly damp conditions will be harmful to your boules in the long run, as they can cause oxidation.

Remember to take your boules out of the boot of your car or their pouch if it has a foam compartment and store them in a dry place.

What elements should you keep for the warranty ?

• The warranty card located on the flap of the box.
• The exterior facing label.