The Ultimate Guide To Choosing Juggling Balls

Juggling balls come in a wide variety of weights, diameter, feel, color, construction and filling. Not all balls are equal and it is important to find the ones that are right for you. Some 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!

Quick Reference to Choose Juggling Balls

I put together this quick reference table for those who don’t want to do a lot of reading. Each experience level or type of juggling corresponds to one or more options. If you click on these links, they will take you directly my other site JuggledUp.com to buy each type of ball for juggling.

Detailed Questions to Ask Yourself

The 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 performer then you might want balls that are larger like 3 inches or greater for a good visual effect on stage. If you are juggling 7, then using balls that are 2.25 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 plain white colored balls.

Here are some options to get you started or you can visit my store for the complete selection.

Other Options for Juggling Balls

LED Juggling 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.

The Play Sil-X Ball 67mm 110 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 Mr Babache Stage Ball 72 mm 110 gram. 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 67 mm 120 gram. This ball is perfect for body tricks, dead drops, body catches. The SRX is partially filled with very thin quartz sand.

This is the Play Juggling 100 mm stage contact juggling ball. This ball is great for 3 ball juggling, performing and contact juggling. 100 mm 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 Turbo Ball. This ball is excellent for those who like to incorporate bounce into 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 this guide was helpful in choosing a juggling ball that fits your needs.