What juggling balls should I buy ?
Find the perfect ball
(for your hands)
Contrary to popular belief, juggling is a simple pleasure accessible to everyone. But with the vast array of equipment available, it's easy to get lost. Grain balls, stage balls, silicone balls, rebound balls... Here's our ultimate guide to making the right choice.
- Beginners
- Scene & Visuals
- Large Number
Fabric scarves & balls (soft balls)
For children and discovery: The Scarves
It is the perfect teaching tool. A scarf rises and falls very slowly in the air, which gives the brain time to assimilate the rhythm of juggling (the famous "X" movement of the cascade).
The tradition: Soft fabric balls (Grain balls)
If you're a beginner, this is historically THE recommended ball. Called "beanbags" in English, they're filled with seeds (millet). Their advantages: a very pleasant feel, they compress well in your hand (easy to catch), and above all... they don't roll on the ground when they fall! Not having to chase after your balls every three throws saves your motivation.
⭐ NetJuggler's Top Pick: The BBX Ball
It's very simple: the BBX Beanbag ball from Play Juggling is currently the model we recommend most on the site. It successfully combines the advantages of a fabric ball with the robustness of a modern molded ball.
Why is she so exceptional?
It has an ultra-thin, 1mm rotomolded, flexible PVC shell (phthalate-free). Inside? It's completely filled with millet seeds. The result: a ball that squirts in your hand, offers a "dead drop" (it falls to the ground without bouncing or rolling), but is virtually indestructible , even on asphalt or concrete!
- Technology An internal slot filling system (invisible) that traps the millet while allowing the ball to "breathe", exactly reproducing the feel of a traditional hand-sewn beanbag.
- In the air Unlike fabric, which deforms, the BBX's shell immediately returns to its perfectly spherical shape in flight. Trajectories are clean, consistent, and visually stunning.
- Eco-friendly Made in Italy by Play Juggling (short European supply chain). This ball is designed to last for years. Dimensions: 68 mm, 130 g.
👉 Whether you are a beginner looking for a ball that doesn't roll, or a professional preparing a technical routine, the BBX is the most consistent and durable choice on the market.
Stage Balls & Hybrids (Silx)
When you master the 3-ball game and want to go on stage or tackle body juggling (Contact), new options open up to you.
Stage Balls
Hollow and rigid, they maintain a perfectly spherical shape in the air, making them highly visible from a distance. We often advise against them for beginners : being very round and quite hard, they tend to bounce out of your hands upon landing, and above all, they roll a long way along the ground! (Note: DX-type models made by Beard are a little more flexible in the hand).
SILX Bullets
These hybrid balls are filled one-third with liquid silicone . This fluid keeps the center of gravity always downwards. The result: an absolutely stable trajectory in the air and a ball that flattens without bouncing in the hand. They are also perfect for "Contact" juggling (rolls on the arms and body).
🇷🇺 Russian Bullets (SRX Models)
"Russian" bullets (like the SRX model) have a very thin plastic casing, partially filled with extremely fine quartz sand . As with the Silx, the center of gravity is very low, but the behavior is radically different.
Pay attention to the technique: Unlike liquid silicone, sand requires absolute precision. If you "bend" your wrist when throwing the ball, the sand will spin inside and the ball will wobble in the air. These balls require "clean" throws, initiated by the elbow and not the wrist. They are popular with jugglers who handle large numbers (6 balls, 7 balls and more) and jugglers with slightly "heavy" hands.
✈️ The Traveler's Hack: The thin casing of Russian bullets allows them to be completely crushed. They take up very little space in a backpack, ideal for flying!
Bounce Juggling
Here, balls are no longer tossed in the air; they are hurled forcefully towards the ground (asphalt, marble, parquet). The quality of a bouncy ball is measured by its bounce ratio (the height it rebounds to relative to the height from which it was dropped). A ratio between 80% and 93% is ideal. Around 90% (like the Play G-Force model or pure silicone balls) offers the perfect compromise.
Ideal for introducing children to the sport in pairs: More and more circus schools are using bounce juggling to introduce them to passing (passing balls back and forth). Bouncing the ball on the ground slows the pace, makes the trajectories predictable, and makes progress extremely fast and motivating!
- 🟠 The Ultimate Choice (Beginner & Pro) Absolute versatility, indestructible and pleasant: • The BBX Play Ball (Our No. 1 recommendation) • Softballs / Grain Balls (The traditional indoor option)
- 🟢 You are making progress (Visual & Contact) Are you looking for consistency and visual appeal on stage? • SILX balls (liquid silicone is forgiving of mistakes) • Size 78mm (excellent visual impact on stage)
- 🔴 Large number (5, 7 balls and more) For technicians and fast jugglers: • Russian/SRX bullets (lightweight, fall dead) • SILX 67mm (small, enough to fit 4 in one hand)
Good morning
Are there any balls that are preferred for deepening and learning contact juggling when you are an experienced juggler?
It all comes down to personal preference. To incorporate contact into juggling, I tend to recommend the 78mm Silx balls as well as the 78mm Hybrid balls. The Hybrids are also good for foot juggling and making stops, but they are rather heavy. Otherwise, the 75mm is also a good diameter, which can also be used for juggling beyond 5 balls. The 78mm are a bit big for 6 and 7 ball juggling.
Hello, I currently juggle with 3 balls of Eozoe scenes I think, and I would like to move on to 4 balls or more, any good balls to recommend?
Stage balls are very good balls for juggling 3 to 7 balls. However, for learning 4 and 5 balls, it may be preferable to have a ball that is a little softer and more flexible to handle. The Varana 441 ball is a ball that will be more pleasant to use for working on 4 balls.
In 65mm?
Yes, indeed the Varana 441 bullets in 65mm
Hi everyone, yes, soft juggling balls are the most maneuverable balls for me ;)
Hi, I'm going to South America soon and I'd like to know what types of balls can go through the airport?
Good morning,
My sister gave me glow-in-the-dark juggling balls for my birthday. Unfortunately, they got stained with the stage covering. I tried removing them with toothpaste, baking soda, and vinegar, but none of these products worked. What should I do?
Thank you in advance for your reply.
All PVC-coated balls get dirty easily, especially when they come into contact with ink. I don't know what type of surface you juggled on, but it's surprising for a performance stage. Surface dirt can be cleaned relatively easily with soapy water and elbow grease... If it's deep stains (usually inks), then it won't be easy to fix.
On our éoZoé brand balls we use dyes without UV pigments which tend to stain less, but you still need to pamper them to avoid getting them dirty.
Glossy balls also get dirty more easily than matte balls. We're investing in several matte molds precisely to make the balls less likely to get dirty. But currently, almost all manufacturers produce glossy balls.
Good luck with your cleaning session.
Hello, try acetone or ammonia. Be careful of the odors.
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We want to offer a show for children, and I'm learning to juggle. I'd like bouncy balls to combine aerial and contact.
What do you think of Mister Babache's Turbo Balls? What size balls? I have big hands.
THANKS
Turbo bounce balls are excellent bounce balls. However, we opted for G-Force balls made by Play in Italy. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly by phone or email. Our contact details are at the top of the site.
Hello everyone, I'm looking for a large quantity of plastic balls to make a big surprise for my children like this:
http://mimibuzz.com/video/balaise/maison-remplie-balles-plastique
Do you know of a manufacturer who could offer me balls "in bulk"?
Thanks in advance. :-)
We can provide you with this type of item... Contact us by phone. Have a nice day.
Good morning !
Thanks for the great video.
I'm looking for juggling balls for my 34-year-old brother who had leather grain balls (blue, red, yellow, green), as the torn video says (at the same time, he's had them for 15 years). Now he's juggling again with oranges, clementines, etc.
For office use, relaxation between 2 clients.
Which balls would suit him best?
Thank you in advance for your reply.
I invite you to discover our category of soft balls. And I recommend you opt for balls that are not too large in diameter, such as 67mm or 70mm.
Hello, I am 12 years old and I would like to train and since my balls are unstitched and the leather is spread out, I would like others...
and I would like balls to learn and then others more resistant for later when I know how to play like the 3rd ones presented in your video and I really liked those with liquid silicone...
Thank you for your help
I would tend to recommend soft balls: silx or silx light, they are very robust and comfortable balls to juggle. They will allow you to be comfortable with 3 balls to start but are also excellent balls to progress and later evolve to 5 balls, 6 or even 7 balls. Have fun!
THANKS
and how many cm?
I recommend the 67mm or 70mm version (6.7cm or 7cm) :-) The larger versions will be interesting once you have a certain level and feel comfortable. The larger balls will be very pleasant when you may later want to integrate contact into your juggling. So the 78mm Silx or Hybrid will be worth testing!
Well, I don't know how to juggle with 3 balls and I would like to learn. I'm 14 years old, of course, with 1 and 2 I can do it well, but in fact I only have two balls, so can you tell me which balls would suit me best? Thanks.
Soft balls are ideal for beginners. Budget over $4 for a durable ball that can be used indoors and outdoors. You can find video lessons via the menu at the top of our website! Happy juggling!
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Which is better between soft ball and SIL-x?
I juggle 3 balls but I would like to increase the number of balls
If you already have soft balls, why not buy a few more? They'll be ideal for practicing your 4-ball and 5-ball. The flint balls will give you a boost when it comes to incorporating contact and manipulation into your juggling. The flint balls will also be very enjoyable once you've mastered a 4-ball or 5-ball.
Hi there, great explanations about the balls, I currently juggle 5 balls with "artisanal" balls: tennis balls with rice inside, the diameter suits me well I find" and as you explain in the video, they are not balanced and so I sometimes have trouble holding them in my hands they slip... now I would like to get into 7 ball and I would like to invest in 7 good balls so as not to have too much hassle and then it would be good to have 7 phosphorescent balls, what do you think, is it better to learn on other balls before buying phospho or I could very well learn 7 with phospho balls, are they easy to handle and a second quick question, what diameter is better "although in phospho there is perhaps not too much choice..." 67 or 70 or 76?, I'm afraid if they are too big of not being able to hold the 7... "well I do 1m92 I don't have small hands but hey...I think I would be more comfortable with a small or medium diameter.
Anyway, if you could give me some guidance, that would be great.
A+ and happy juggling
If you want to juggle seriously and learn new tricks, I recommend the 67mm Soft Plus balls from the Italian manufacturer Play. You also have the RECORD balls from Mister Babache which are good for making numbers (5 balls and more). Otherwise, once you have mastered 5 balls, 7 balls, etc., it may be interesting to opt for Silx balls, whose volume is filled with liquid silicone to a third. The juggling comfort is optimal.
Good morning,
I don't know which ball to choose between the soft plus ball and the Sil-x.
Both models are very good balls. The Silx are lighter and have a low center of gravity, which makes them interesting for incorporating a little contact into juggling, but it also makes them comfortable for high throws because they sit well in the hands since their weight is concentrated at the bottom of the ball. The choice between the two models is primarily a matter of taste.