Norwik juggling ball
![Norwik ball 75mm [67g]](https://photos.netjuggler.net/balle-norwik/BalleNorwik10.jpg)
![Norwik ball 75mm [67g]](https://photos.netjuggler.net/balle-norwik/BalleNorwik10.jpg.webp)
This ball is sold individually. It's already filled and ready to be juggled with.
Norwik balls:
Norwik balls have recently become very popular with experienced jugglers. They are made by Kristian Wanvik himself. Kristian is a professional juggler who has been making his own juggling balls since 2004.
Balls inspired by the balls of the juggler Michael Rudenko .
They are made by taking inspiration from the manufacturing methods of the juggler Michael Rudenko who is at the origin of the balls called "Russian balls". They are not filled to the max and have a limited mass which means that the balls have good trajectories when thrown and land well in the hands without rolling. Being unfulfilled lowers their center of gravity.
Allows you to carry up to 6 balls like these. The bag will be automatically added to your order when being prepared if you order at least 5 of these balls. :-)
Video of 10 ball juggling and 11 ball attempts:
Juggling sensations:
This ball model is the result of 10 years of experimentation by Kristian who tested and manufactured more than 10 different models before obtaining this result.
Here are the juggling sensations Norwiks balls offer:
- The use of these balls will allow you to improve the stability of your juggling and to obtain cleaner trajectories making it easier to work on your new tricks.
- The fact that the shell of the ball is large (75mm) combined with the fact that it is not filled to the max will have the effect of slowing the ball in the air thus allowing you more time to perform your tricks and gain precision and control over your balls.
- Norwiks don't hang on your fingertips and escape cleanly from your hands. This is one of the main reasons why they can be thrown more easily with greater throwing precision than with other balls.
- They are excellent for practicing balances because the weight is always at the bottom of the ball and therefore are very popular for so-called "pinball" and "bbb" juggling.
- The balls have an imperceptible mini hole which eliminates the hassle of changing size or shape when traveling by plane as is the case with some waterproof balls. It also allows them to keep a nice round shape during training.
- Norwiks do not twist in the air like some Russian balls do.
Characteristics of the Norwik balls:
- Diameter: 75mm.
- Weight: 67 grams.
- Shell: soft PVC.
- Anti-depressurization perforation.
What kind of use ?
The Norwik ball is ideal for experienced jugglers and to practice with 5 balls and more.
![Initiation ball [70g]](https://photos.netjuggler.net/balle-jongle/minia/Balles-Initiation2.jpg "Initiation ball [70g]")
What are the main differences between these two types of balls?
Hello, do you know if it is possible to order some but more filled (100g for me)?
We only offer them with this specific 67 gram filling. Sorry :-(
Good morning,
I juggle in Ardèche most often outdoors and practicing in numbers, so I need balls that have very little wind resistance, given the diameter of the balls and their lightness, I'm afraid they'll fly in all directions? (I'm currently using 75mm sil-x light, they're already just at wind level).
Wind resistance remains limited, which is surprising given how light the balls are. I think it may have something to do with the fact that the mass of the ball is always at the very bottom of the ball.
Afterwards, if you want to avoid wind resistance as much as possible, it's clear that heavier balls will give you better results. Hybrids, for example, in 75mm or 78mm, won't be pushed around by the wind!
I recently switched from SILX 67mm bullets to Norwik 75mm bullets and wanted to share my great satisfaction with you.
I've been juggling SILX for over a year.
My level: a few tricks with 3 balls like Mill's Mess, penguin, cat claw, 3-ball shower, boxes, columns, 4-ball fountain. Having progressed a lot in recent months and wanting to learn new tricks, tackle 5-ball and get started with Pinball, I wanted to start with balls adapted to these practices.
On the other hand, I was looking for a very light ball to protect my shoulders and arms and I also wanted to move to a diameter greater than 70 mm.
By switching from SILX 67 to Norwik, I went from 100g to 67g and from 67mm to 75mm, perfect, then.
Regarding their appearance, I confirm that the plastic is ultra thin, which can be a little scary, will they resist? I have been using them indoors for over a month and I have had no problems, I would not walk on them to test but if you are a little careful, I think these balls can last. I have not yet tested them outdoors because it is often windy at home and given their lightness, I have not tried.
In terms of sensations, being already used to silicone balls, I was probably less disturbed than someone who would switch from grain balls to Norwik.
However, the first few minutes were surprising with this lightness and this sensation that the ball stops (in a slightly dry, almost jerky way) at the top of its trajectory before falling back down, I got used to it very quickly however (in less than an hour). On high trajectories and the multiplex (2 balls in one hand, I'm a beginner), it's great. The most complicated thing is if you want to integrate a little contact: the ball stops cleanly and naturally, it doesn't want to roll, it takes time to adapt.
On certain figures, like the shower or the box, I have clearly gained in regularity which means that I can hold the figure longer.
One last auditory detail: if the SILX gurgles a little because of the liquid silicone, the Norwik clearly makes a Maracas noise with their quartz filling, personally I like it, it marks the rhythm.
In short, after 5 weeks I really adopted them and I will not go back to any other balls: their lightness relieved my shoulders, my neck, my trapezius muscles and my forearms, technically, despite an adaptation period, I have the feeling of having progressed, of having gained in lightness, in flexibility, of holding the figures longer, of throwing higher. I think that this will really help me in learning the 5 ball.
I have small hands, so the main difficulty for me with these balls is having 3 in one hand, but with a little trickery and practice, I think I can do it.
So, in conclusion, I recommend these balls, not for beginners, but when you start to progress and learn tricks, it can be interesting to try them out.
A small addition because I have since tried the balls outside in the light wind that always blows around here. Great sensations despite the wind: these balls have really become my favorite, by far.
Manue
Hello, are these balls durable enough?
Hello, I have been using them indoors for 5 weeks and I have had no problems, the plastic is very very thin (which allows them to be extremely light) and I would not walk on them to test, but in normal juggling use they seem durable to me if you take care of them, in particular when transporting them, it may be better to provide a rigid container to protect them from possible crushing, as a precaution.
frankly if I had known I would have gone to quick I would have pinched 3 balls I would have filled them with sand and I would have had the same result, in short 18? throw in the air (no pun intended). You step on your ball and it's dead, too bad, I was expecting silicone and not plastic, a little disappointed. Otherwise nothing to say about the site fast delivery
Glad you didn't steal them from us, but bought them! Indeed, Norwick balls can spark this debate. And yet jugglers who love Russian balls are particularly fond of this model. We have excellent feedback from jugglers who practice at a very high level. If they don't satisfy you, we can of course take them back. Don't hesitate to contact us; you can find our contact details at the top and bottom of the site.
are filled with sand or equivalent like Russian balls or some kind of silicone like silts?
These balls contain fine quartz sand. I can't be more specific because it's a very specific sand selected by the manufacturer.