70mm Silx Light
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This item being sold individually, consider ordering several if you want to learn how to juggle. If you're a beginner, a set of three balls is the best.
A lighter version of the Silx:
The demand for this ball among experienced jugglers has been increasing in recent years. Unlike all types of grains, the liquid silicone slides perfectly inside the ball so that even when the ball is thrown with a rotation, it does not go spinning. The juggling sensation is very similar to a Russian ball while retaining the advantages of liquid silicone, namely the fluidity of the silicone against the sudden movements of the sand quartz used in Russian balls.
This ball is equipped with a very soft shell which reduces the mass of the ball by 10 grams compared to a traditional Silx. If you know the entire range of balls from the manufacturer Play, you will recognize the shell of the SRX ball.
Note that the silicone used is absolutely harmless and non-toxic as it is a silicone used as lubricant in the food (YUK!)
The silicone is injected through an almost imperceptible valve that helps maintain the visual appearance of a stage ball. For curious jugglers, note that it is very difficult to push this valve inside the ball, but you are still advised not to try to force the valve inwards because it will then become unrecoverable.
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:
At first glance, the SIL-X is a stage ball, and this is absolutely true except that its characteristics are quite peculiar. The plastic is flexible and 1/3 of the volume of the ball is filled with Liquid Silicone . This places the barycenter of the ball at the very bottom of it, allowing very stable and precise ball trajectories to be obtained on high throws. It also facilitates juggling with the feet as well as contact juggling and tricks at the level of the head. The principle is similar to that of Russian balls.
Technical characteristics:
- Diameter: 70mm.
- Weight: 90g.
- Colours: Available in Red, Orange, White, Green, Blue, Yellow and Pink.
- Item sold individually .
What kind of use ?
The SILX Light 70 ball is excellent for experienced jugglers and for juggling 3 or more balls. If you are a beginner, NetJuggler advises you instead to opt for the Varana 441 ball.
Information about the manufacturer Play Juggling:
Play Juggling manufactures this item in Italy . Play items are known to be 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.
To start with, aren't the 5 balls too light?
Heavier balls are often recommended for stability,
THANKS
Opinions vary on the weight of balls to use when learning 5-ball. I've always recommended balls between 110g and 135g for beginners. I find the weight adds stability and allows you to focus on rhythm. Lighter balls also require you to focus on your body position, your breathing and ensuring that the throws come from the elbow and that the wrist does not intervene. This is a good thing too and it's certainly good if you're dealing with a technical juggler who juggles many hours a day. But I am not convinced, I would tend to advise heavier balls to learn, even if it means coming back to perfect your technique once the 5-ball turns well with lighter balls, or even more interestingly with Russian balls. Don't hesitate to ask the same question on other days, you will get different opinions, but it might help you get a better idea on the issue!
Compared to your Varana, is the hull of the light ones thinner?
Hard to say, both shells are super thin. And the PVC formula isn't the same... So the feel isn't the same... Sorry, without destroying balls and measuring I can't answer you. And the balls are made by rotational molding, so the PVC thicknesses vary slightly on the same ball. The thickness is the thinnest possible that we can make without the PVC being too fragile because of its thinness. If we made the shells thinner, the PVC could tear.
Good morning,
In this question I will probably sound a bit stupid but here is my problem: last year I bought 3 liquid silicone balls on your site, this year I decided to start juggling with 4 balls, only small downside....I no longer remember the name of these 3 balls (each weighs 105 grams). Could you enlighten me please?
Thanks in advance
Contact us by phone, we will look at the order you placed and then we can tell you which balls it was!
Hello, I bought 3 SILX light balls some time ago. The first contact was very pleasant, you get used to this lower center of gravity. But a few weeks later, my white ball had pink spots on part of its surface. Later it was the yellow one, with the same spots. And I looked hard, but it doesn't come from contact with other objects. These spots are embedded, maybe the silicone marks the ball from the "inside"?
All balls with a PVC coating can discolor each other if stored with different colors mixed together. It is recommended that if you have purchased multiple colors, separate them when storing or carrying them in your bag to keep them perfectly clean.
We have developed our own ball model: Varana. To limit discoloration as much as possible, we opted for dyes without UV pigments, which allowed us to almost stop discoloration except with yellow, which is a PVC color that is more difficult to work with at this level. Not using UV dyes also allowed us to have colors that are much more resistant to discoloration by the sun. Our final colors are much less fluorescent and flashy than those of Play and are therefore very different.
It's hard to find anyone juggling the Lights, yet they seem just "perfect" for 3 and 5 (maybe even 7):
- A nice size for my small hands.
- A stable direction of the liquid silicone of the Silx.
- A feeling that seems interesting to me with a Russian hull.
But here it is, this ball seems so "innovative" to me that I would like to know if it has black spots?
Well unfortunately, quite a big disappointment!
Liquid silicone doesn't make perfect Russian balls! They are light, pleasant and interesting for juggling 5+, but on contact, I didn't like them at all! I think not everyone will agree, but try to find some to test them before buying ;).
As I write this message, the 70mm Silx Light has become a better seller than the regular 67mm Silx at NetJuggler. We have had excellent feedback on this new, softer version. Personally, I like it less than the regular Silx, but maybe it's a matter of habit, especially since it seems to please many jugglers according to the comments we receive from our customers.