Juggliing Type Balls
Juggling balls, or simply
balls, are a popular prop used by
jugglers, either on their own—usually in sets of three or more—or in combination with other props such as
clubs or
rings. A juggling ball refers to a juggling object that is roughly spherical in nature.
Types of balls
Beanbags are the most common type of juggling ball. Juggling
beanbags are typically constructed with an outer shell made from several
pieces of
vinyl or imitation
leather, and filled with
millet,
birdseed
or other material designed to give the beanbag bulk. Beanbags come in a
variety of colors, the most common being "beach" (a combination of Red,
Yellow, Blue and Green on each piece of the outer shell), white, black,
and other colors that are easily visible. Beanbags are preferred by
many jugglers because of their lack of bounce and roll when dropped, the
ease with which they are caught, and their reasonable price and
availability. Beanbags are generally found in sizes ranging from 2"-3"
in diameter, though smaller beanbags with less filling in them are
sometimes used by
numbers jugglers, who require a smaller and lighter ball to facilitate throwing and catching many balls in the same hand.
Stage Balls are often used during juggling performances. Stage
balls have a polished outer shell, typically made of plastic or hard
rubber, and are hollow. For this reason, stage balls can be manufactured
to a greater diameter than beanbags, whilst maintaining a more
manageable weight for the juggler. Furthermore, stage balls hold their
shape and color better than beanbags making them a more visual prop.
Stage balls, however, tend to bounce or roll away when dropped, and
therefore are not commonly used during practice. Stage balls are
generally found in sizes ranging from 2.5"-4" in diameter, though many
performers such as
Sergej Ignatov have used balls larger than 4" when performing, for extra dramatic effect.
DX/Russian Balls are a style of juggling balls that combines
many of the benefits of both beanbags and stage balls. DX balls are
constructed with a hard PVC outer shell, similar to a stage ball, and
are part-filled with millet seed, to give the ball a consistent weight.
This produces a juggling ball that flies consistently in the air, and
does not roll away when dropped. The DX ball is patented in the UK by
Beard Enterprises Ltd.
Silicone Balls are a type of juggling ball most commonly used during
bounce juggling and stage performances. These balls are made of
silicone
and have the same clean appearance as stage balls, a surface which is
easy to grip and catch, and have a consistent, high bounce. Silicone
balls are also easier to clean than stage balls, which can often scuff
permanently. Unfortunately, these balls often cost 5-7 times more than
beanbags or stage balls, which often limits the use of these balls to
performers and serious hobbyists.
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