What rings should I buy ?

Choosing your rings:

Video explaining the rings:

If you're not keen on reading it all, this video gives a quick overview of the different ring sizes:

Small rings (24cm):

For children, small rings are ideal for a diverted use of juggling. We spin them around the arms, around the foot, etc., we throw them and we catch them. That being said, if you're planning on getting into juggling with kids, we tend to recommend getting rings that are a bit larger in size, as the weight makes them more stable when thrown.

Medium size rings (32cm):

These are the rings that almost everyone uses. It is the ideal size for initiation and for improvement, whether in passing or in "solo" juggling. Regardless of the manufacturer, everyone can juggle with this size.

B-Side rings:

These rings are in standard size: 32cm. Their particularity is that they are doubled. Each side is a different colour, which is interesting for visual effects. You can change the colour of the rings while juggling. A good exercise for beginners, but also for experienced jugglers for visual rendering on stage or on video.

Another interesting aspect of these rings: the fact that they are doubled makes them very slightly thicker than standard rings. We talk about it at the bottom of this page, but this will have an importance in terms of juggling comfort.

Giant rings:

With a diameter of around 40cm, the giant rings are very popular with jugglers who specialize in rings. They have a little more aesthetic and visual due to their size. And there is a certain amount of amplitude that makes them more pleasant to juggle with than standard size rings.

Mister Babache's Giant Rings are a favorite among jugglers.

The Saturn rings from Play have a design with a 3-dimensional surface for better comfort and a better grip. Opinions are divided, some love it, others stick to their good old habits with Mister Babache's Giant rings.

The rings hurt your hands!

Rings hurt your hands... Yes, we know about it, and there's really no trick to avoiding this! Some ring jugglers juggle until a horn forms between their thumb and index finger. Once the horn is formed, it goes very well, but what suffering before reaching that point! The alternative is gloves, preferably thin ones, to be able to remain skillful with these hands. Many jugglers use fingerless gloves because only the part of the hand between the thumb and index finger is damaged when juggling with rings. The manufacturer of juggling equipment Play is working on prototypes of silicone contours to put around rings... Maybe this will be a new solution! In the meantime, some rings hurt less than others, notably the B-Side rings from Play which are doubled and are more comfortable to juggle with than standard rings. They are very good rings and this is one of the reasons why we recommend them for use with children.