The basics of Competition Boules
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most important part is that you have a good hold on the boule: 72, 73 & 74 mm correspond to the average hand sizes.
Pointers usually prefer small boules (71/73), on the heavier side (720/730).
Shooters usually prefer bigger boules (74/75), on the lighter side (680/700).
Remember though that 1mm is only 1/25th of an inch, and 10 grams only 1/3 of an ounce, so the differences are small.
Patterns are very much a personal preference.
"Soft" boules play better as they have less rebound. But they may get dented a bit over time.
"Hard" boules last longer.
More about competition requirements at the bottom of this page.
The specifics of Competition Boules
Weight
All weights are in grams (g): 1 ounce is 28 grams.
An average 720 gram ball thus weighs 1 Lb & 9 3/4 oz
Diameter
All diameters are in millimeter (mm): 1 inch is 25.4 mm.
An average 73 mm boule thus has a diameter of 2-7/8"
Pattern
Boules are either plain (like a billiard ball ) or have a pattern in the form of circles engraved in the ball. These patterns may differ from one alloy to the other. They are also called "stripes" and then referred to as 1, 2, 3 or 4 stripes. Stripes enhance friction on the ground, and make it easier to identify your balls.
Official Regulation Size & Weight
Article 2 of the International Rules of Petanque reads as follows:
Petanque is played with boules approved by the Federation and are subject to the following conditions:
a) The boules must be made of metal.
b) The diameter of the boules must be between 70.5 mm. (min) and 80.0 mm (max).
c) The boules must weigh between 650 g. (min) and 800 g. (max). The trademark of the manufacturer and the weight should be engraved on the boules and must be always legible.
d) The boules must not be weighted, sanded down or tampered with in any way, nor changed or modified after production by the Federation approved manufacturer. However the name(s) or initials of the player can be engraved on them.
Sebahagian daripada Kakitangan Maktab Kerjasama Malaysia Cawangan Sarawak yang juga merupakan anggota Koperasi Usrati Kuching Berhad, bergambar kenangan bersama Pengarah MKM Cawangan Sarawak merangkap Pengerusi Koperasi Usrati Kuching Berhad, semasa Kejohanan Petanque "Triple" terbuka Piala Pengarah MKM Sarawak 2009.
Sebahagian daripada Barisan Urusetia sedang bergambar kenangan di hadapan "Benner" Kejohanan Petanque Piala Pengarah MKM Sarawak, Anjuran Koperasi Usrati Kuching Berhad.
Acara "Cabutan Bertuah" memeriahkan lagi Kejohanan Petanque Piala Pengarah MKM Sarawak, sebanyak lebih daripada 45 buah "Hemper" telah disediakan untuk dimenangi oleh para peserta kejohanan. Antara komen positif yang dilontarkan oleh peserta kejohanan kepada Urusetia ialah "Walaupun tak menang tapi masih dapat hadiah". Gambar: antara pemenang cabutan bertuah, Puan Siti Zaleha Mohammad. Hadiah disampaikan oleh Encik Hamizah Bin Mohd.Nadzir.
Urusetia Kejohanan juga tidak melepaskan peluang untuk beraksi.
Juara Kejohanan Petanque Piala Pengarah MKM sarawak (Santubung F), bergambar kenangan bersama Penyumbang Piala merangkap Pengerusi Koperasi Usrati Kuching Berhad (Penganjur) Kejohanan. 
Naib Juara Kejohanan Petanque Piala Pengarah MKM Sarawak 2009 (Matang Hilir 3) bergambar kenangan bersama Penyumbang Piala, merangkap Pengerusi Koperasi Usrati Kuching Berhad (Penganjur Kejohanan). 
Pemenang tempat Pertama (Santubung F), Kedua (Matang Hilir 3), Ketiga (Santubung E) dan Keempat (Santubung G), bergambar kenangan bersama Pengarah Maktab Kerjasama Malaysia Cawangan Sarawak, Tuan Haji Ramlan Bin Kamsin.
