Comments on: Best Balls for 1 Ball Contact Juggling

By: Sunstone

Sunstone — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:11:59 +0000

I’m actually getting a 90mm stainless steel ball. it’s big, beautiful, and HEAVY!!! My advise to newbies, get out of the norm, and play. what works for me (big, beautiful, and HEAVY) won’t necessarily work for someone else. since each individual is different, start cheap, and play around with it until you find something that works for you!! I would, however, watch the above video to see what a good starting place would be.

This is a great site that has a variety of equipment for beginners on up. check these guys out: http://www.neonhusky.com

By: Sadie

Sadie — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:47:56 +0000

Hi, my parents have recently bought me some lacrosse balls to practice with. My dad says they are good to start with, but he has never actually done any contact juggling. I was wondering if this ball is a good choice to start out with. If not I’d really like to get a better one. I’m not to exited about how small they are. Should I get a new one?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:01:48 +0000

@Rafique: I would have thought your comment was a bit spammy and rather off topic, but I am highly amused that you did not even include a link to your juggling scarves shop, so I will let your comment stay.

To our readers: Juggling scarves, no matter what color or size, DO NOT make a good substitute for a contact juggling ball.

By: Max

Max — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:06:16 +0000

@ Jose

85 seems to be a good choice to begin with, personally i ordered a 95mm and i’ll just take it slowly. If you get a 100mm your hands will be tired faster so you training sessions will be shorter. If you plan on using your acrylic only get an 85, if you want to keep your acrylic for “special” use go for a 95.

There’s also a 50gm difference between the 100 and the 95, so it won’t be as hard as an actual 4″.

Hope it helped.

By: Jose

Jose — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:53:49 +0000

Nice tips. I bought a MB 100mm ball few months ago and now I’m thinking to get an acrylic. I’m not yet a good contact juggler, but I’m not an absolute beginner, so I don’t know: Should I choose an 85 or 95 mm ball? (I buy in HoP and doesn’t have 100mm balls). I’m 24 and male, and strong, but I’m not hulk…

Thanks a lot.
PS: I’m from spain, and my english is not perfect. Sorry

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:59:50 +0000

I am 10 and male. My parents bought me an acrylic contact juggling ball that is 70mm.
I have quite large hands, but my parents will kill me if I say anything about trading them in.
Is this size too small for one ball contact juggling? Because I want some confirmation.
Thanks!

PS Go to my website!

By: rene

rene — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:59:52 +0000

Thank you very much for all this information, it took me a while to find a webpage but al the necessary info to start contact juggling, especially the small hands section, you really proved me wrong about what I thought was the correct size of ball for my hands. My best regards and I wish you and all the artists that sourround you a merry christmas:)

By: Lehana

Lehana — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 07:50:20 +0000

I want to start contact juggling to keep me occupied while I am stuck inside getting backnto full strength I am a girl and thin but also tall my hands are not tiny but I am not sure I have the wrist strength of a big 100mm ball. I also had my heart set on a glitter ball. But you say acrylic is no good for beginners. All I want to do is move it around my arms and hands for now not body. Is there another type of glitter ball that won’t knock me out lol
So glad I found contact juggling perfect for sitting cross legged in the middle of a big bed that way the only thing I can drop it on is my head lol.
I would really appreciate an answer,
Lehana

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:27:33 +0000

I use a 2 1/2 and a 3 inch acrylic for my contact juggling . I started off with a baseball . The ball getting lost in your hand as you stated at the top of the page all depends on the size of your hands . I have haad lots of people stop and watch as I walk down the sidewalk or stand in the yard . I even walk through the mall and have had a lot of people ask how that is possible to manipulate the ball around your hands . You guys are trying to get these people to start with balls that are to big they need to try whatever feels right for them as a beginner.

By: Pae Coe

Pae Coe — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:34:10 +0000

hey i have one question… im about to buy acrylic ball 85mm for my start … i dont know if that is a good idea? im a female and i have small hands so i dont know if is better to buy 85mm or 100mm? could you help me?