2a Petanque is played with boules which are approved by the F.I.P.J.P. and which must conform to the following criteria:

(a) They must be made of metal.

(b) Their diameter must be between 70,5mm (minimum) and 80mm (maximum).

(c) They must weigh between 650 grams (minimum) and 800 grams (maximum). The trade mark of the manufacturer and the weight must be imprinted on the boules and must always be legible.

(d) They must not be weighted nor sand filled. As a general rule, the boules must not be tampered with in any way, nor altered or modified after machining by the approved manufacturer.

Re-tempering the boules in order to modify the hardness applied by the manufacturer is forbidden.

Nevertheless, the player's name and forename or initials may be engraved on them, as well as various logos, initials and acronyms in accordance with the manufacturer's specification.