78mm Silx Light
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This ball is sold individually.
A lighter version of the Silx:
At first glance, the SIL-X is a stage ball, and this is absolutely true except that its characteristics are quite special. The plastic is flexible and 1/3 the volume of the ball is filled with liquid silicone. This places the center of gravity at the very bottom of it, thus allowing very stable and precise ball trajectories to be obtained on high throws. It also facilitates juggling with the feet as well as contact and tricks at the level of the head. The principle is inspired by that of Russian balls.
Unlike all types of grain, the liquid silicone slides perfectly inside the ball so that even when the ball is sent giving it a spin, the ball does not come off twist as is the case with Russian balls when they are poorly thrown.
The silicone is injected through an almost imperceptible valve which helps maintain the visual appearance of a stage ball.
Note that the silicone used is absolutely harmless and non-toxic since it is a silicone used as a lubricant in food (yuck!)
Allows you to carry up to 5 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:
A size of ball that is suitable for multiple styles of juggling and multiple numbers of balls. With this diameter, the Sil-x 78mm is suitable for both three-ball practice and more than 5-ball practice.
Video by Jonathan Bou:
As part of a partnership, Jonathan Bou made a video for us where he uses 78mm Silx light balls. Jonathan appears alongside Bryan Montarou. Jonathan follows Balthazar pro training : "These balls are just perfect for me, good weight, good flexibility for the hull".
Technical characteristics:
- Diameter: 78mm.
- Weight: 120g.
- Colours: Available in Red, Orange, White, Green, Blue, Yellow and Pink.
- Item sold individually.
What kind of use ?
The SILX Light 78 is excellent for experienced jugglers and for juggling with 3 to 7 balls. If you are a beginner, NetJuggler advises you to opt for the Varana 441 ball .
Information about 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 introductory equipment but also reputable equipment used by entertainment professionals.
I bought these balls a little over 3 months ago, along with implosions and hybrids. Here is my opinion on the light ones:
- Weight: perfect, 100%. Not too light for 3 balls, we have good sensations. Not too heavy for 7 balls, we don't force like crazy. Not too tiring, even when working on your 5 balls for hours. The volume/size ratio allows you to juggle in the wind (as long as it's not a storm of course) which also makes them good outdoor balls. Ideal for adults, accessible to younger ones. Just perfect, in my opinion.
- Volume: perfect. It's the diameter that allows you to juggle up to 7 balls (beyond that, their size becomes problematic), which teaches you to "air out" your juggling, and which is very visual. Almost disappointed that there isn't an 80mm.
- Shell: perfect. This shell... I love it so much! And I hated it at first. Explanation: it's soft, really very soft. It's surprising at first to have such softness on a plastic ball, it looks like a fabric ball, except that it's plastic... It's thin, it can be scary in terms of strength and durability. But I've been juggling them for 3 months several hours a day, inside, outside, in all weathers, and they are intact. They are indeed strong and durable. Just avoid walking on them, unless you weigh 35 kg, you risk making them burst. The softness of the shell allows these balls to be slightly squeezed, which makes them excellent balls for multiplexing. This shell has good shape memory, even if you squeeze the ball, it returns to a perfectly round shape as soon as you release it. Therefore, it is quite possible to do contact juggling with these balls. Be careful though: this shell sticks, the balls do not slide on each other. As a result, there is an adaptation period for those who juggle 5 balls or more, when you start with all the balls in hand, you have to throw them a little differently, and more cleanly, it is ultimately a good exercise. This is especially true when the balls are new. I suggest you roll them on the ground for a while to "break them in".
- Look: It's a matter of taste. Personally, I find them perfect. Round in all circumstances, except when held in the hand and squeezed, solid colors, a little flashy, very visual. I prefer the implosion style, but that's personal.
- Filling: I love it. It's much less disruptive than the filling of Russian balls, which are really very different and very bizarre for contact juggling. Here, it feels closer to the sensation of a standard ball. When it falls, it freezes. But if you give it momentum in one direction, then the fluid distributes itself in the ball so that it rolls perfectly. And there's no spinning in the air; the ball easily follows the trajectory you give it.
Conclusion: my favorite ball. And by far. I prefer its weight to that of the Implosion and the Hybrid. I prefer its cover which, while maintaining solidity and durability, gives more possibilities (multiplexes, contact...). Its filling is excellent, a real plus in my opinion, offering the advantages of stage balls combined with those of Russian balls, without any drawbacks in return. But it is not a beginner's ball (and especially from 5 balls) because its slightly sticky cover makes throws more demanding than with balls that slide against each other. It is, for me, the perfect ball, in every way. Totally fan. 20/20
Hello, I juggle a lot in multiplex, I like the 78 mm which I find very visual however I have silx and silx implosion in 78 mm and the multiplex are often difficult to execute because the balls are not flexible enough and "clash in the hands", are the light silx much more flexible?
I invite you to read my full review of these balls. But to answer your question specifically: yes. Multiplexing is significantly easier with the light shell, compared to that of the other Sil-X models. But be careful, even if it is easier, it is still 78mm. If your multiplexing problem is a shell that is too rigid, it will be solved with the lights. If your problem is morphological (hands too small...), the solution lies in smaller diameter balls.
I would like to point out on this last point that visually speaking, the 75mm does not change much compared to the 78mm. On the other hand, the feeling in the hand is very different... It's up to you.
Are these balls good for starting juggling? (3 balls then 5 in the future)
These balls are excellent for beginners with three balls and will also be interesting for learning and practicing with 4 and 5 balls since the fact that the diameter is relatively small makes them easy to handle. Basically, these are balls intended for experienced jugglers, but if your budget allows it, they will be great for learning to juggle and it is not a bad investment if you already know that you want to spend a lot of time juggling! Happy juggling!