67mm Russian ball
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This ball is sold individually.
"Russian ball": tradition and modernity by Play
Play's challenge here: combining tradition and technology.
The SRX is the only modern "Russian Ball" with a soft shell that retains the original principles of these balls.
Allows you to carry up to 7 balls like these. The bag will be automatically added to your order when being prepared if you order at least 5 of these balls. :-)
NetJuggler's opinion:
Its shell is soft to the touch. Part of the interior volume of the SRX ball is filled with very thin quartz sand. These lightweight balls are closed with Play's new colour cap.
It does not roll when it falls to the ground (it stops dead). It facilitates blockages on the body (foot, head, arms ...).
Characteristics of the SRX ball:
- Diameter: 67mm.
- Weight: 100g.
- Filling: Very thin sand quartz.
What kind of use ?
The SRX67 ball is ideal for juggling with a lot of balls. If you are a beginner, NetJuggler advises you instead to opt for the Varana 441 ball .
SRX ball video:
Trailer of the Rhapsody in Factory show. Bébert juggles with up to 10 balls at the same time in this show !
Informations on the manufacturer Play Juggling:
Play Juggling manufactures this item in Italy. Play items are renowned for being of good quality, with particular attention to the finishes. Among their range of products we find initiation equipment but also reputable equipment used by entertainment professionals.
![Softball [120g]](https://photos.netjuggler.net/balle-jongle9/minia/BalleMolle120g1.jpg "Softball [120g]")
I want to learn how to juggle 5 or more balls in the future.
Are they suitable or should I continue with "normal" balls like sil-x, grain balls or even stage balls (65mm/70mm are the diameters suitable for my hands)
That's a very good question! Personally, I learned with soft balls. K-cube type balls are perfect for my taste for learning. Or other balls of the same type. 110 grams is heavy enough for the balls to be stable in the air, their touch is pleasant, they soften a little over time which will make them easier to juggle and more comfortable. SRX-type balls require a lot more attention to body position and throw quality. If the throws aren't clean, the balls will spin in the air and become impossible to catch. Personally, I find that there's already enough to manage when you're learning 5-ball without having to manage your body position and the quality of each throw. But I think that not everyone will agree with my opinion because forcing good body posture and clean throws will also require doing everything correctly and in the long term this will surely allow better progress even if the progress risks being much harder at the beginning. In my case, I think that it would not have helped to encourage me, but for someone very technical, it may be interesting to start their 5 balls directly on srx type balls.
For a 5 ball or more, is the "Russian" effect less pronounced on this diameter than on the 75 or 78 mm?
I started the debate with my juggling buddies! And the debate is intense, but the conclusion seems unanimous. We think that regardless of the size of the ball with 1/3 filling, we should have an identical Russian ball effect. Then there is the thickness of the shell of the ball which must play a tiny bit. We say that the "Russian ball effect" should be the same for the 3 sizes of SRX balls. The truth is that it would have to be calculated for each size of SRX to give you a scientific answer that holds water.
On the other hand, the size of the ball will give a different feeling between a small ball and a larger ball, but a priori the Russian ball effect should be the same.
They are very pleasant to the touch! A little big for my taste, but they do the job very well!
I recommend the color combo: red-orange-yellow, for pretty mills mess ;-)
Hello, I just received my balls, but they are not all inflated the same way (probably due to transport).
How do I properly reinflate them? Any other maintenance tips for these balls?
There's no "inflation" on these balls. We're missing your message! I invite you to contact us by phone so we can discuss things together. You'll find our contact information at the top of the site.
It's okay, I couldn't remove the "cap"! ^^
It would be good to contact Play to suggest that they make the SRX in diameter 72 which would be an intermediate size.
Every day I get asked for a new diameter! Everyone wants a specific diameter that's different from the existing ones!
Many of you have asked us the following question:
What is the difference between the Softball+ and SRX balls??? I have already played with the Softball+ and I think they are great but I don't know the SRX...
To try to answer you, the SRX are similar to the Russian balls but with a slightly different design and comfort. The only thing in common with the soft ball+ is their shell which is the same, so they have the same softness to the touch. On the other hand, the SRX are filled with fine quartz sand, in very small quantities, which allows, like the Russian balls, to place the center of gravity at the bottom of the ball at all times. This allows for very "clean" ball trajectories. Be careful though, to be able to benefit from the potential of these balls, you have to relearn how to juggle with a ball, the movement must be done only with the forearms so that the balls do not "twist". This juggling technique is taught at the Kiev Circus School. This is a Russian circus school. In 1961, a studio was opened in kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Since 1975, it has been an independent circus school. In 2008 at the Carvin convention, we saw a juggler from this school juggling 10 Russian balls, a truly impressive feat.
Since this year, jugglers using this technique have competed at the WJF (World Juggling Federation) championships.
The SRX are interesting to use from 5 balls, if you juggle with less than 5 balls or up to 5 balls, we advise opting for the soft ball+ balls
Happy juggling ;-)
I would like to know the difference between these SRX balls and their cousins: the soft balls+
THANKS