SPIN BALLS Glow.0 LED Poi – USB Rechargeable w/ 22 Vibrant Color Light Modes & Patterns – Durable, Soft-Core Spinning Balls w/Adjustable Leashes & Double-Loop Handles

I am relatively new to the poi community (having only been spinning for about 5-6 months) and I will say that in the 3 months I've owned these poi I haven't had a single moment that I didn't like them. They are sturdy, reliable, very bright as compared to other LED poi I've seen out there, extremely fun to spin, and if you're newer you wont get hurt when you mess up and hit yourself (unless you rack yourself in the crotch but even then, because they are made of a softer plastic, it's a LOT more forgiving than if you were using something like Kevlar or wood). So here are some things I'd like to point out about this product.First is the price and I just want to say flat out that it's simply amazing. For the $20 value that you can buy these for you are getting more than a lot of LED poi that are 3 times the price. I have friends who have LED poi that they spent $90 and they are not even half as bright as these poi here. Not only that but they don't have the ability to change color or strobe like these do. Needless to say a number of my spinner friends are looking into buying these LED poi. The price and the quality you get for it are insanely good. Almost too good to be true in my opinion but as a buyer I can say that it's no hoax, you get a lot more for $20 than what you paid for. AND THAT'S JUST THE POI BALLS THEMSELVES! Included with your buy is a carry bag, instructional DVD, a business card, and a small screw driver to install the INCLUDED batteries! The price in materials for this deal is easily higher than the price you pay for the finished product. And again, everything is made very well.Second is the quality. As stated above, you get an amazing product. The poi are bright, durable, soft enough that they don't hurt too bad when they hit you but made to take a hit, they change color, you can lock in whatever color you'd like, they can strobe, the finger holds and cords are very sturdy and comfortable, the line length is adjustable, they are weighted nicely, and they are easy to pick up whether you are a total noob or the Chuck Norris of poi spinners. These are, by themselves, worth a lot more than the $20 you will pay for them. The absolute only thing that could be done better on these is the knot near the ball that holds the little metal rigging to the rest of the line. Its not super tight and the end of the cord is just melted so that the knot shouldn't come undone. It's a nylon cord though so if your knot ever does come open just reknot it and carefully melt the entire knot into itself. you'll never have an issue with it then. Its barely worth mentioning as you can fix it with a lit match and some patience but if you've read this far it means that you're being a good buyer, doing your homework, and you'd want to know these things. And while I'm on quality, the included carry bag is very sturdy, the DVD is pretty in depth and helpful, and while the included batteries aren't fantastic for life, they will give you a number of days to play with your poi and learn how they work as far as the lighting functions go (and grabbing new batteries is easy. A little pricey just like any other watch battery but you can find them almost anywhere).Last is the education and entertainment aspect. The DVD included has a pretty big number of tricks, spin types, transitions, and other fancy moves which are all broken down, explained, shown from multiple angles, with and without slow motion, and tips on how to practice each trick. They are broken into 3 categories: beginner, intermediate, and expert. From experience I can tell you that labels really don't determine how hard something will be for certain people but rather what they catch onto the best. For example, I can do more than half the intermediate stuff and 1-2 tricks of the expert category but I can't figure out how to move my arms for a few of the beginner moves. Just try something and see what works. The best part about the whole thing is that the instructors make it very clear that you don't have to practice based specifically on what they are showing. They encourage experimentation and variation of what they show so that you can make your own unique spinning style.If you've made it this far into my review you deserve a cookie. In seriousness though, whether you are a beginner or an expert, an everyday spinner or a once a week spinner, whether you are young or older, buying for yourself or a friend, or even if you're looking for a new hobby or seeking a new set of poi, I highly HIGHLY recommend this product. It's very well made, it's a steal for the price, it's fun, a great workout, you can take the poi to dance clubs, special events like Burning Man (I'm a burner and I can say these are Burning Man approved) or just spin in public where people can watch you day or night. You'll learn, you'll teach, you'll entertain and have a great time doing it all. Have a happy spin everyone ^_^

Great for kids and adults. Good quality

Great toy with fitness use. I plan to use for arm exercise but granddaughter is also fascinated with using it because of the colors

I am new to poi and I didn't purchase this thinking it would be much more than a cheap set to get started on. The thing to remember when you are a consumer is that you get what you pay for, and we all know there are much more expensive sets of poi that likely reflect higher quality in many cases.After 24 hours, these are my thoughts thus far. The length adjuster lacks reliability. I am not swinging these things around like a drunken ninja but the length will change after a short period of time. Even in the instructional DVD it appeared to me like the lengths were uneven (The DVD that does, in fact, come in handy) but I can't say whether or not it's because of this issue or if they just rushed production of the videos. One of the poi balls is a bit flat on one side which is bothersome, but not a huge deal in itself as it doesn't affect it's usability. I was hoping that I could work the flat part out a bit, but it doesn't seem like it will ever become a normal sphere.My other concern is that, after about an hour of use (and once again, I am swinging these at the standard velocity), one of the cords released from the ball and I had to retie it. Again, not a huge deal, but if I was someone who was using these to put on a show, and not just a beginner practicing in his front yard, this could potentially ruin my night.So far no issues with the LED functionality, which is good because that's the most important aspect in my opinion, considering the flaws with the cords can be remedied by purchasing higher quality cords. Also worth noting; the LEDs are nice and bright.There are pros and cons, but ultimately, at this price point one can't exactly expect perfection. I don't regret this purchase, but I do want other consumers to have realistic expectations with this product.

Light weight, with decent battery life. Perfect for anyone new or wanting to get into flow arts or poi specifically