Choose a contact juggling ball if you roll, spin and balance the ball on your hands and body. Choose a standard ball if you toss and catch. The differences show up in grip, feel and how the light reads in motion.
KEY FACTS
- Our LED contact balls come in a silicone-feel shell (70 or 100 mm) or hard polypropylene (65, 70, 76 or 100 mm).
- A plug sits flush with the surface over the on/off switch, so nothing interrupts a roll.
- The 70 mm silicone-feel contact ball weighs 170 g and the 100 mm ball weighs 360 g.
- Each contact ball ships with AG12 batteries installed plus a spare set.
- The rechargeable light has 9 patterns and runs 4 hours per charge.
What makes a contact juggling ball different?
A contact ball is made to stay in touch with your skin. It is larger and smoother than a toss ball, so you can roll it across your arms, shoulders and fingers without a bump.
That is why our contact juggling ball has a flush plug over the switch. A raised button would catch mid-roll and break the flow.
How do grip and feel compare?
The silicone-feel shell is softer and slightly grippy, which many beginners find forgiving. The hard polypropylene shell is slicker and rolls faster, which some performers prefer.
Size matters as much as material. Smaller hands often settle into 65 or 70 mm, while 100 mm gives a bigger, slower ball. A 100 mm silicone-feel ball at 360 g feels very different from the 170 g 70 mm version.
A standard ball, such as our LED bean bag juggle ball, is smaller and softer. It is made to be caught, not rolled.
|
Feature |
Contact ball |
Standard ball |
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Main use |
Rolling, spinning, balancing |
Tossing and catching |
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Surface |
Smooth, flush switch plug |
Soft, easy to catch |
Which one shows the light better?
A contact ball keeps the light in view while it moves slowly along your body, so colour changes are easy to follow. A tossed ball moves fast, and the light shows as a streak.
The removable insert swaps between our products, so one set of lights can serve both ball types.
Which should a beginner or performer pick?
If you want cascade patterns, start with standard balls. If you want flowing, rolling movement, start with a contact ball in the silicone-feel shell.
Performers can mix both in one act. Browse all LED juggling balls to compare sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Q Can I toss a contact ball?
You can, but the larger size and weight make it harder to catch comfortably.
Q How long does the rechargeable light last?
A full charge lasts 4 hours, and the light turns from red to green when charged.
Q Can I change the light colour?
Yes. The LED insert is removable and swaps with any Light Up and Juggle light.
Ready to roll? See the LED contact ball from Light Up and Juggle.
