I have been practicing juggling with golf balls and was wondering if that's good or bad choice. Do they help, or should I switch to a different type of ball? Any recommendations?
For homemade juggling balls from tennis balls, you can make a cut in the ball, funnel in some millet, sand, or lead shot into the tennis ball, and glue the hole shut. Stretching party balloons with the necks cut off over the ball makes them look nice. They won't bounce and millet provides a good weight for a beginner.
I filled mine with pennies and wrapped them with electrical tape... I was young and used what I had, I don't use them nearly as much as I used to, but that was more than 20 years ago and they're still (mostly) as good as when I made them :P
For me it’s a size and weight issue. They’re too small and light. If you don’t want to shell out money for actual juggling balls yet, get some lacrosse balls
I mean once you are good at juggling you can juggle just about anything you can throw with one hand. Juggling pool balls is fun for example. But no golf balls are not good really. Go steal some tennis balls from your local racquet club lol.
About tied with tennis balls for the worst possible choice. Rocks are maybe the second worst choice. Oranges are better. Lacrosse balls are ok. Bean bags and hacky sacks are good. Then specialized juggling balls and juggling bean bags are of course great. Homemade DIY juggling balls (balloons + rice) might be the best of all but the problem is they are not very durable.
I practiced with hard plastic objects at first and it was pretty challenging/annoying. I ended up buying hacky sacks from my local grocery store because they were so accessible and affordable! Maybe worth looking for those?
Like I have a few sets of speevers and just bought some new nice fancy balls, but I like golf balls for outside bc I don't wanna get my others all dirty.
I have a couple sets of LED golf balls that I keep in my hiking and disc golf bags for juggling.
That said, I have very small hands so prob works better for me than many others.
I think it's okay to train using different sized balls. I usually practice with Zeekio juggling balls, but, once in a while I will use whiffel balls. Sometimes I use Russian style balls. Sometimes, while on break at work, I'd practice using Hacky Sacks. Interestingly, back in the 1970s when I started juggling, I walked through a blizzard to go to the library and borrowed The Juggling Book by Carlo. When I got home the only balls I could find to learn with were some of my Dad's golf balls.
I started with golf balls! Whatever you can get your hands on to practice with is best.
When I learned at 12yo, golf balls dropping on the floor constantly didn't last too long with my parents haha. Also, they do tend to bounce and roll, preferably you want something that doesn't move once it hits the floor. (Practicing over a bed or couch ftw!)
I switched to rolled up socks. Mandarin oranges for a bit. Then got more creative and went with the slit tennis balls filled with pennies route. Even took balloons and cut the neck off and filled with dried beans and wrapped with another balloon or two to cover the hole and make a bit more durable. Finally I was gifted "Juggling for the Complete Klutz" which at the time (2001) came with a set of bean bags.
Honestly the more variety of objects you practice with can only make you a better juggler in the long run. Good luck! 🤹♂️
That's what I used to learn to juggle. They bounce all over, make a lot noise, and are a little too light. The best thing to use are bean bags/hacky sacks, but if golf balls are what you have, try it out.
Too hard, too bouncy, too small. Tennis balls are better but still too bouncy. Buy some decent quality juggling balls, not light cheap ones.
For homemade juggling balls from tennis balls, you can make a cut in the ball, funnel in some millet, sand, or lead shot into the tennis ball, and glue the hole shut. Stretching party balloons with the necks cut off over the ball makes them look nice. They won't bounce and millet provides a good weight for a beginner.
I filled mine with pennies and wrapped them with electrical tape... I was young and used what I had, I don't use them nearly as much as I used to, but that was more than 20 years ago and they're still (mostly) as good as when I made them :P
I’ve used socks, sand, and rubber bands when I was in a pinch.
Lacrosse balls are great for bounce juggling (either off walls or the ground), much nicer heft than tennis balls.
I've never seen a lacrosse ball in my life but I'll take your word for it 😂
Just imagine a bouncy ball the size of a tennis ball that weighs 150 grams and that's what they are lol
YES! They are the best outdoor bouncy balls and foot massagers too! I use them for everything lol
For me it’s a size and weight issue. They’re too small and light. If you don’t want to shell out money for actual juggling balls yet, get some lacrosse balls
I pick up lacrosse balls whenever I see them in the thrift store. They are perfect for juggling, IMHO.
That's what I learned on when I was 10. I would not recommend it. Great way to jam your fingers, haha.
pool/billiard balls are another great way... speaking from experience :P
For a while I used balled up socks, golf balls seem too small
I mean once you are good at juggling you can juggle just about anything you can throw with one hand. Juggling pool balls is fun for example. But no golf balls are not good really. Go steal some tennis balls from your local racquet club lol.
About tied with tennis balls for the worst possible choice. Rocks are maybe the second worst choice. Oranges are better. Lacrosse balls are ok. Bean bags and hacky sacks are good. Then specialized juggling balls and juggling bean bags are of course great. Homemade DIY juggling balls (balloons + rice) might be the best of all but the problem is they are not very durable.
I practiced with hard plastic objects at first and it was pretty challenging/annoying. I ended up buying hacky sacks from my local grocery store because they were so accessible and affordable! Maybe worth looking for those?
Sounds like a good way to bust out a tooth.
Or a TV, a window, or anything.
I use em!
Like I have a few sets of speevers and just bought some new nice fancy balls, but I like golf balls for outside bc I don't wanna get my others all dirty.
I have a couple sets of LED golf balls that I keep in my hiking and disc golf bags for juggling.
That said, I have very small hands so prob works better for me than many others.
Way too small! Tennis balls are slightly better. Baseballs? Lacrosse balls? Best of all are juggling balls
I think it's okay to train using different sized balls. I usually practice with Zeekio juggling balls, but, once in a while I will use whiffel balls. Sometimes I use Russian style balls. Sometimes, while on break at work, I'd practice using Hacky Sacks. Interestingly, back in the 1970s when I started juggling, I walked through a blizzard to go to the library and borrowed The Juggling Book by Carlo. When I got home the only balls I could find to learn with were some of my Dad's golf balls.
I started with golf balls! Whatever you can get your hands on to practice with is best.
When I learned at 12yo, golf balls dropping on the floor constantly didn't last too long with my parents haha. Also, they do tend to bounce and roll, preferably you want something that doesn't move once it hits the floor. (Practicing over a bed or couch ftw!)
I switched to rolled up socks. Mandarin oranges for a bit. Then got more creative and went with the slit tennis balls filled with pennies route. Even took balloons and cut the neck off and filled with dried beans and wrapped with another balloon or two to cover the hole and make a bit more durable. Finally I was gifted "Juggling for the Complete Klutz" which at the time (2001) came with a set of bean bags.
Honestly the more variety of objects you practice with can only make you a better juggler in the long run. Good luck! 🤹♂️
That's what I used to learn to juggle. They bounce all over, make a lot noise, and are a little too light. The best thing to use are bean bags/hacky sacks, but if golf balls are what you have, try it out.