R 1-3-2
The flags and sockets each shall be made of the same material in the same color without sharp edges.
All parameters must be maintained over a temperature range of 32° F to 86° F (0° C – 30° C).
Flag:
a. Length from the socket: 15 to 16 inches (38,1 – 40,6 cm).
b. Width: 1.8 to 2.0 inches (4,6 – 5,1 cm).
c. Logo or Brand: maximum size of 2 × 3 inches (5,1 x 7,6 cm) in the quarter next to the socket.
d. Thickness: 0.02 to 0.10 inches (0,5 – 2,5 mm).
e. Weight: minimum 0.4 ounces (11 g) without socket.
f. Tear resistance: minimum 300 Newton (67 lbf) when attached to the flag part of the socket (correlates to a mass of 30 kg or 66 pounds).
Socket: (pop)
g. Outside diameter: 0.7 to 1 inches (1,8 – 2,5 cm).
h. Length belt part: from top to corner 1.4 to 1.6 inches (3,6 – 4,1 cm) in axis.
i. Length flag part: from corner to bottom 2.4 to 2.6 inches (6,1 – 6,6 cm) in axis.
j. Corner angle: 130 to 140 degrees.
k. Pull-off force: maximum 100 Newton (22 lbf) for senior games (men, women, mixed), maximum 50 Newton (11 lbf) for all other games (correlates to a mass of 10/5 kg or 22/11 pounds).
NOTE: If flags are used with Velcro or another fixing, the specifications for flags must still be met and the fixing must be easily removable with a maximum force of 50 Newton (11 lbf).