Contact Staff - Silicone Collection
Practice contact staff - non-fire contact staff for training. Very cheap for being indestructible. Ideal for beginners and intermediates. From €90.
Made by hand in our workshop, ships within 2 to 3 business days.
⚠️ This prop is not designed to be set on fire. Training equipment only.
We always wanted to offer a really affordable practice contact staff made with the best materials available. Here it is. 19 mm 7075 aluminium tube that won't bend, interchangeable silicone balls, built to our usual dimensions. Available in 140 cm and 150 cm or custom size.
This training prop has been designed to be as close as possible to our fire version : Contact Staff Monkey Fist
We also have a more personnalized, braided version for practice, with a lot of incredible color choices : Contact Staff - Braided
Why silicone
Silicone balls are practically indestructible. They don't deform, don't age, clean up in seconds. The kind of prop you buy once and find in your bag ten years later in the same condition. And it's by far the most affordable option available for training with a real contact staff.
The slight bounce of the silicone is also something a lot of people really enjoy, there are some really trippy moves to discover with it.
You can buy only the silicone balls here : Silicone Balls for Staff
Sizing
140 cm or 150 cm? As a general rule : if you're taller than 170 cm, go for 150 cm. If you are smaller than 170 cm, then a 140 cm staff is probably a good choice.
In the end, it also depends on personal preference. For horizontal plane tricks like matrix, it seems better to have a longer staff. For vertical tricks, like halo or angel rolls, a shorter staff can be good.
Two ball options
This model works with two interchangeable silicone ball sizes. They slide onto the tube by force, don't move during use, and come off easily when you want to switch.
200 gr balls (7 cm)
Heavier and slower, which makes them really good for learning contact moves. More inertia, more control, more forgiving. The recommended size if you're just starting out.
70 gr balls (5 cm)
Lighter and faster. Generally preferred by more experienced spinners who want a more responsive staff.
You can order both sets in a single order to get two configurations out of the same staff.
Grip Type
EPDM
Perfect for beginnersA soft and comfortable grip, quite squishy, and ideal in wet conditions. It will become grippier with time as it starts to degrade — it may then leave black marks after long use. It will last one to 2 years before having to be replaced. A solid option for beginners or those who like a grip that can slide in the hand and won't stick to your hair. Also a little more comfy and forgiving than other options, and the cheaper one!
OSCAR Grip
Premium yoga mat styleThe ultimate yoga mat style grip. Yoga mat grips are the favorite of a lot of spinners — the right amount of gripping without being too much, super comfy, and comes in beautiful colors. The problem was they were not durable at all. But that day is over! Oscar, a British staff expert and professional prop maker, finally found the one we were all looking for: the super durable yoga mat grip. After over a year of testing, the grip is intact, showing almost no signs of wear, despite intensive use.
GOAT Grip
Indestructible · Super grippyUltra-durable and very grippy. Great for intense practice — it literally sticks to your skin and makes everything easier. Any contact moves become easier, it's almost like a cheat code. It can be harsh on sensitive skin and slippery in high humidity, and will add more weight in the middle of your staff — we don't recommend it for our 90 cm double staffs as it can mess up the balance.
On every staff: Silicone Tape
We use it to cover exposed metal near the flames — it is a key safety element. Touching hot metal by mistake won't be happening anymore with this special silicone. We use it on all our fire staffs. One of the golden safety rules of making fire props: as little exposed metal as possible. It can handle fire as long as it keeps moving. Leave it burning on the ground for more than 10 seconds and it will degrade quickly. In motion, heat dissipates better and the silicone can last many years.
Option: Silicone Flowers
Our silicone flowers help slow down the staff and improve control for contact moves. They add weight at the ends and can sit close to the flame without melting. They are not a necessity, and some purists will say you're better off learning without them.
How it's built
The tube is 19 mm aluminium 7075-T6. Light, stiff, and after years of serious and repeated drops we've never seen one bend. Several grip options available, detailed below.
Built to the same dimensions as our Fire Contact Staff, so there's nothing to adjust when you move to the fire version.
In stock
Made by hand in our workshop, ships within our usual 2 to 3 business days.
If you're looking for something more original and unique, the Braided Collection is made to order in the color combination of your choice.
All our props are made by hand in our workshop in France. Our team can make pretty much anything you can think of.
Custom size or a question? Reach us at jugglingcalling@gmail.com
Prix : 66,67 €