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Juggling Balls Guide
Juggling balls come in a wide variety of weights and sizes. Not all balls are equal and it is important to find the ones that are right for you. Most people might think that a ball is a ball and they are all just the same for juggling, but this is definitely not true. Some balls are just not good for juggling.Take a tennis ball for example. Tennis balls are about the right size for a juggling ball but they are much too light. What happens when the balls are too light? They bounce off your hands when you try to catch them, making it much harder to juggle. You could definitely manage to juggle 3 tennis balls, but when it comes to doing harder tricks or juggling numbers... forget it! Questions to Ask YourselfThe first question you have to ask yourself when choosing a juggling ball is what is type of juggling am I doing? Different jugglers prefer different balls. Are you doing 3 ball juggling, 5 ball juggling or even 7 ball juggling? Are you a bounce juggler? Are you doing a lot of body catches? Are you contact juggling? Answering these questions will give you clues as to what type you might want to buy. The next question you have to ask yourself is what weight and size do I want? Since juggling balls come in different weights and sizes you need to know what is right for you. Answering some of the questions that I mentioned previously might help you find the right size. If you are a 3 ball juggler then you might want balls that are larger like 3 inches or greater. If you are juggling 7, then using balls that are 2.75 inches might suit you. After you figure out the type and size you want, then you can ask yourself what kind of designs do I want? There are so many different designs that it makes it hard to choose sometimes. For performing, you will probably want to choose something a little flashier. For practicing, I prefer single colored balls. Now you know what type, size and design or color you want. Lastly, you have to ask yourself how much you are willing to pay for
your new juggling balls. You can get a set for around $10 if you really wanted too but my experience with those is that
they do not last very long. You get what you pay for. So my suggestion is to make the investment and spend a little more
on some balls that will last you a while. You will find that they are better for juggling and you will not have to
buy a new set every month.
Make Your ChoiceReady to decide? Below are a few options to help get you started 
These are the original JFB Russian Balls. 2.5 inch 100 gram. These balls are excellent for experts and beginners. 
These are the Boing color changing light balls These balls are unlike other light up balls because they change color as they are juggled. They are also very affordable compared to other LED balls. 
This is the Play MMX Ball 62 mm (2.5 inch) 4.1 oz (115 g) or 70 mm (2.8 inch) 5.3 oz (150 g) This ball is the perfect mix between a stage ball and a beanbag. Its as soft as a beanbag but has a super soft feeling in your hand like a beanbag. I highly recommend this ball. 
This is the Play Sil-X Ball 3.07 Inch (78 mm) 5.3 ounces (150 g) This ball is injected with liquid silicone giving it a feel like no other ball around. If you want a unique juggling ball this is your pick. 
This is the Play Stage Ball 70mm (2.76 inch) 100 gram (3.53 oz). These balls have a nice shiny finish which makes them great for performing. They are also good for contact juggling practice. They are made of flexible rubber which gives it a grippy feel. 
This is the Play SRX Russian Ball 3.07 inch (78 mm) 4.23 oz. (120 g) This ball is perfect for body tricks, dead drops, body catches. The SRX is partially filled with very thin quartz sand. 
This is the juggling beanbag. The most common and widely used juggling ball. At a reasonable price, these are extremely versatile and good for all kinds of juggling. If you are new to juggling, you should definitely invest in a set of these. 
This is a silicone ball. These balls are very expensive because the material used to make them is expensive. Unlike rubber balls, they will not stain or get discolored. They have almost 100% bounce ratio and they are the best you can get for bounce juggling. They are also great for traditional juggling. They will last you pretty much forever. 
This is the Mister Babache 100mm (4 inch) stage contact juggling ball. This ball is great for 3 ball juggling, performing and contact juggling. 100mm is a large size compared to most juggling balls making it great for contact juggling and performing on stage. 
This is the Mister Babache 63mm (2.4 inch)Turbo Ball This ball is excellent for those who like to incorporate bounce into their juggling. They are 100% rubber and have a 90% bounce ratio. They are also great for traditional juggling. This is a good option if you can not spend around $30 each for silicone balls. I hope that this has been helpful. If you need more information about what to juggle, check out this thread on Juggling DB. |
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