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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
Hello everyone. I was recently playing with a mini don Allen chop cup that I gave my buddy for Christmas, can't wait to get mine in the mail, and found out a great load. There are small tennis balls at Walmart in the cat toy section that just barely fit yet come out easily. The ones I got were three for one dollar. Most people probably already know this but just thought I would ahare
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SleightlyChris Veteran user Lancashire, England 360 Posts |
Wait what?? I've been trying to find one but the ones I've found don't fit in all the way.. Like the cup doesn't sit flat. Can you take a photo of it or give me the brand name. I might go to Walmart tomorrow
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
I'm already back on the road or I would. They come in a three pack in a nylon net like sleeve. I believe they were a dollar. I tried to have my mom go back and get me some more but they are already sold out
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EVILDAN Inner circle 1279 Posts |
I found a set of four colored ones at Target. But I've seen them at bigger pet stores as well. Shop around. Bring your cup.
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55Hudson Special user Minneapolis 984 Posts |
Target, Walmart, Petco, and Petsmart, all have cat/dog toy section. These multi-colored balls come in a range of sizes. Take your cup and see which one fits, or just buy multiple sizes - they are cheap.
After a while they get ratty - throw them out and rotate new ones in. The smallest come in a pack of 4, next size larger a pack of 3. Hudson |
SleightlyChris Veteran user Lancashire, England 360 Posts |
I may have bought the right ones.. Except the my Don Alan mini doesn't sit flat on my hand. Normal?
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Maybe that's what a fuzzy close up pad is for or yes, you might need to look for other smaller balls.
Like above, pet shop.
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
Just cup your hand a little to accommodate the bulge. Mine only needed a little displacement
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
I've seen a few performers who load the final load, place it on the table and the other hand does something misdirecting so when the audience looks at the cup they see it at an angle. This leads the audience's attention and curiosity to the cup where the final load I'd an oddity
In some ways this is an applause que. Let's forget about multiple final loads or fake-out final loads. It a method I wanted to point out because many use it. Maybe you can try it and see how it works for you. They're no exact right it wrong methods. The misuse inoortant approach is what applause the conclusion generates FOR YOU. TIming is a factor if you're working a table and you see the server coming your way or of it's a cocktail party. And they're full with full time on their hands. Think Goshman (YouTube) he produces a sponge ball from under salt shaker a dozen times during his set. Get his book and watch his videos. There is a lot to learn here. Timing is everything.
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Paul Rathbun Inner circle Michigan 2543 Posts |
We just recently got a new puppy and the three pack of Kong tennis balls are just the right size. They sell them at Petsmart and I would guess are slightly smaller than a golf ball.
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EVILDAN Inner circle 1279 Posts |
I bought a set of balls that were different colors.
Another day I saw a set that was sports related (8 ball, basketball, etc). I bought those and they were slightly bigger where they wouldn't work with my cups. 55Hudson's advice is best. Take your cup and try them out in the store.
by EVILDAN....
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