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 had a lot of fun playing with a borrowed pair of poi, so I bought my own pair of Spin-lights from Amazon for $20. It included the pair of poi with batteries, their strings, an instructional DVD and a carry case. I'd rate them 5 stars because they're a great value for the price. If you're considering learning poi and don't know if you want to do it or not, this is a fantastic starter set. The way the poi are attached to the string at 2 places and the built-in swivel help them hold up to rough use and also help them tangle less. If you spin poi a lot, I suggest buying this set and making some upgrades in 2 areas- the finger tabs that you hold on to, and the string length adjusters. The edges of the nylon finger tabs can rub your adjacent fingers raw if you practice a lot; I'd suggest swapping out for softer leather tabs instead. The string length adjusters on this are kind of flat and broad and thus can cause the strings to tangle at that point; rounder, more streamlined hardware would lessen that effect. Now, that being said, this set is fantastic because it's very easy to change out any of that for something better, or modify what's there. These poi come with a carry sack and a DVD. I don't use the carry sack because it's black and too easily lost in the dark. However the DVD was a definite nice-to-have bonus. I was able to pick up on some of the tricks right off, some came with practice, and some I just didn't get. However, for the ones I didn't get, I at least knew the names of the trick and was able to search you-tube instructional videos to find one that made sense to me. I've had my original set of Spin-lights for about 6 months now. My two children and I practice with them a lot. Even my mostly-inactive niece wants to get up and dance if she can use my poi. This set has been able to so far withstand all of us and they're still very bright and working fine. Note- something has come loose in one of them and rattles around sometimes, but it still works as well as ever. I'm ordering two more sets today- one pair for a gift, and one pair to have as a loaner pair because everyone wants to play with them. These are wonderful.

When I ordered this product, I was expecting a set of cheap leds on string. What I got was much more. These poi have been made with every possible problem attended to. The casing is soft and mailable, allowing the lights inside to remain relatively safe when the balls are impacted. There is a plastic cover which screws over the battery casing to ensure they do not fall out, and even comes with a small easily portable screwdriver. The string seems to resist fraying to badly, and is detachable so you can just use the poi balls themselves without having to bundle up the string in your palms. On the string there is a small plastic piece which allows you to lengthen or shorten how far the poi hangs from your hand. In addition, they came with a 'how to spin poi' CD, which teaches you some basic moves to get started. And of course a manual on how to operate them. Pros- Relatively durable, cheap, versatile, portable, three(?)different light modes, extremely well made for the price. If you want to try it out without making too much of a commitment, BUY THESE. They are great for the curious beginner. Cons- The plastic piece on the string broke within days of getting it, but didn't impede how the poi worked really, just adjusting the string length. Easy replacement. The Blue LED light in one of the ones I went out after a while, but it still flashes all the other colors, and honestly, I've been smashing these things into each other and into walls fairly often and they still work. I have yet to bring these to a show of some sort, but It is great fun to play around with, and a little bit of a workout too :)

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 ^_^

Nice, adjustable-length poi if you want to try it out without spending a fortune. Look great, well constructed, the double loop grip is comfortable and secure. If you are not very tall, you might want to shorten them up a bit more, which would only require untying and retying a knot. Mine have taken some abuse over a week of playing, what with hitting me, the ceiling, and such, and are undamaged -- the electronics still work fine. I contacted the makers with a question, they were responsive and helpful. Only down side is they are a bit lightweight, making learning stalls and such difficult, but there are plenty of other things you can learn and work on, and can put on a pretty nifty light show with these poi and a little practice. If you decide to really get heavily into it, you can grab a heavier set for learning tricks that are easier with a bit more weight. Manufacturer links to a number of helpful videos to learn how to do various moves, through their website or an ap for your phone. I've been very pleased.

As a complete poi noob (didn't even know what poi was), I stumbled across these poi balls and thought they seemed fun. I was expecting just two LED poi balls, but as stated in some other reviews, they came with a very nice and sturdy carrying bag, an instructional DVD, a screwdriver and a business card. I am impressed and have been having fun so far. As for the practice/injury factor, since I am a complete noob at this and when I played with these poi balls the first time, it was literally my first time doing something like this, I hit myself in the head several times which didn't hurt at all. On the other hand, I did manage to test my testicular strength a few times as well and.. umm.. it hurt. First timers, I would recommend a cup! The instructional DVD is decent for starters. The only thing I find a little annoying is that once you play a lesson, instead of stopping after the lesson or having a pause to let you pause and think about what you just saw, it continues on seamlessly. Not a big deal, except sometimes I think I'm still watching the last lesson not realizing they have already advanced. I have only used the product for two days so far, but seems pretty sturdy. The only thing that was a little suspicious was that the instructions stated there is a safety plastic piece to keep the batteries from draining that you need to take out before you can begin using the product but neither of the balls I received had that. The print on one of the balls is faded indicating it may potentially have been used before, but since both balls are functional and I don't see any defects in the product, I am not too concerned about it.

They are great pois for beginners, I'm teaching my boy how to spin with them and I like the fact that they are soft and lightweight, hence I don't have to worry if he hits himself with them. They deliver the same lights than the more expensive brands and its very convenient that I don't have to change cell batteries or deal with a screwdriver every time they run out. You just have to play with the colors to get it were you wanted, I realized that on one color they turn off in about 20 seconds but, when I put them on changing colors (witch it's what I like) they stay on all the time until I turn them off. I'm still learning all the color settings.. It's a great toy for a great price! Lots of fun! I'm happy with my purchase!

I've been a spinner for a little while and I've only span the pois we have at school so I decided to get a pair of my own. I wanted glow poi that would light up and be really bright that would also last for a long time. These where perfect, very durable and bright. The only slight problem is that sometime a string breaks but it can easily be tied back on. When you hit yourself it hurts much less than other light up pois I've used therefor I would use them more often. The CD has great techniques and skills you could learn and I mastered them. And you don't have to stop with the glow poi, you should get the sock poi and the flag poi if you really want to enjoy poi. These poi are great poi for anyone who wants to try. Anyone can learn poi and have so much fun learning it or showing off their skills. Great for all ages and also great for physical thearapy in shoulders or wrists. I strongly recomend these pois and hope anyone who gets them will enjoy learning tricks!

These spin balls were neat, light weight and easy to use with the press of a button. The light is bright and glows well in the dark, it also has multiple different modes. I especially love that it comes with a charging cord instead of having to replace batteries. But if I am being honest it didn't hold my any of my kids attention for very long.