Renegade 75mm
In 1984, Nick Gatto asked if we could design a special juggling club for his son Anthony. After working on the design and testing several club lengths, weights, and spins in 1985, we finally landed on our final version of the 75mm numbers club. While this club is a great size for shorter jugglers, the original concept was also to use 75mm clubs to train for six or seven club solo juggling patterns, and then switch to the 95mm short handled club after perfecting the pattern.
This training strategy was very successful. When you advance to eight club and nine club solo juggling, holding four clubs in each hand for the initial release is only possible with the numbers club. This club is not recommended for juggling patterns of less than six clubs, as the light weight and short length of the club makes it difficult to handle double spin throws. An important factor in selecting a club is the overall weight of the club. If the club is too light (under 7.5 oz.) it will tend to bounce out of your hand when you try to catch it. The throws will also be less accurate because there is not enough resistance for the strength of your arms. A light club will also be easily effected by wind when juggling outdoors. If you are interested in trying to learn five club juggling we would recommend the 95mm or 85mm club.
The 75mm also makes a great child's club—if the juggler is less than 4 1/2 feet tall this club is the perfect size for them. The short length, light weight and narrow handle is well proportioned to the size and strength of their bodies. When the child approaches 5 feet tall they should be able to use the 85mm club (short handle) and this would be a better selection.
All Renegade clubs are custom made to order. 75mm juggling club design features: choice of body and trim tape color, taped or untaped white handle, black or white rubber.
To help you select a Renegade Juggling Club, look under our Juggling Guide and Tips section listed in the bottom footer of our website for How to Choose a Juggling Club.
75mm Club Specifications
19" Standard Length (48.3 cm)
5/8? (19 mm) soft maple dowel club weight 175-180 grams
Handle wrap taped 0.20? HDPE (5mm) un-taped 0.30? (7.6mm) HDPE
Handle tape 0.10? (2.5mm) vinyl tape
Knob and Cap rubber
Shell (club body) width 2.95? ( 75mm ) Hard body LLDPE
Shell colors, white, red, yellow, pink, green, blue, aqua, orange, tangerine, yellow, all color day-glow florescent except white
Club are hand made in Santa Cruz CA, all parts made in USA
Each dowel is weighed and matched to make a set of clubs.
Buy selecting lighter wood we change the total weight of the club.
Avoiding Equipment Damage
Drops and Surfaces
Lightweight materials have revolutionized the
art of club juggling, but the clubs do have a limited
life span. The materials used to make clubs will
eventually break or wear-out with use. A juggling
club can only survive a finite number of drops.
If you are juggling on surfaces like cement,
cobblestone, asphalt, or wood flooring, this can be
very hard on your clubs. When the club hits these
hard surfaces, the plastic and wood dowel has to
absorb the impact of the drop. Softer surfaces like
carpet, tumbling mats, or grass (better yet, catching
the club) will absorb more of the impact of the drop
and greatly increase the life of the club.
The higher you throw the clubs in the air or the
more force you put in the drop, (fast spins, or
bouncing the club off the floor) the more stress you
put on the club when it hits the ground. So if you
are going to be practicing new tricks or learning
difficult patterns involving high throws or lots of
drops your clubs will last much longer if you
practice on a soft surface.
Practicing Methods
In general, when practicing or learning club
juggling it is best to train using a controlled
method. If you are attempting a new trick, progressively
add the number of throws, and finish by
catching all the clubs. So for example if you are
trying to learn a new three-club trick, attempt one
throw, and then finish by catching all the clubs (or
as many as possible). Slowly over several days (or
weeks) increase the number of throws, but always
finishing the trick by catching all of the clubs. If
you cannot finish the trick by catching all the clubs
you need to reduce the number of throws. This will
greatly increase the life span of the club, improve
the time it takes to learn new tricks, and greatly
reduce the number of drops while juggling or
performing.
Cold Temperatures
The plastic used in making the body of your
clubs is strongest at room temperature. If your clubs
are very cold, the strength of the plastic is greatly
reduced. Clubs that are very cold or frozen can
crack when dropped. Ice-skating or snow ski juggling
can cause the club bodies to break. It is always
best to let your clubs warm-up if you are taking
them out of a cold car trunk or unheated storage
before using them.
Ultraviolet Light
Renegade clubs have ultraviolet light inhibitors,
(sunscreen) in the plastic so they can be used
outdoors. High levels of exposure to ultraviolet light
will cause the colors of the clubs to fade and the
plastic to crack over time so always store your clubs
out of the sun when not in use.
Water
You should not juggle your clubs in swimming
pools, rain or on very wet surfaces. The dowel that
is inside the club will absorb water and make the
club very heavy. Try and avoid any wet surfaces or
storing the clubs in very humid conditions in order
to keep the clubs original weight.
Abrasive Surfaces
Rough surfaces, gravel, dirt, asphalt, lava, or
cobblestone are very hard on the plastic, decorations
and rubber ends of the club. These surfaces will
make scratches in the plastic and tear the decorations
on the clubs. It is best of avoid juggling on
these types of surfaces if you want you keep you
clubs in a new looking condition.
Cleaning and Repairs
Cleaning
The best way to clean the surface of the club is
with a damp towel. If there is tape residue, grease or
dirt that will not come off with water, use denatured
alcohol or a very mild soap to clean with. Always
take care not to submerse the club in water or get
water inside or the club body or handle.
Club Care and Maintenance
To clean a deeply scratched and dirty surface where the
plastic has been hitting the ground you can clean it
with bathroom scouring powder, although this can
dull the colored plastic bodies. Do not use this to
clean the decorations. You can also pressure wash
the plastic surface, this does the best job of removing
imbedded dirt, but you need to be careful not to
get water inside the club or handle.
Decoration and Handle Tape Repairs
All decorations, Mylar, holograms, trim tape
and handle tape have a limited life span. Drops on
abrasive surfaces, fingernail cuts, and transportation
of your clubs can cause tears or abrasions. Take care
that during transportation that the clubs are not in
contact with other sharp or abrasive objects. Decoration
and trim tape will need to be replaced after a
period of normal use.
If you have a decoration tear, the best shortterm
solution is to cover the tear with clear plastic
tape, (packing tape), to prevent further damage.
Handle tape should be periodically replaced, as
fingernail nicks and adhesive loss with cause the
handle tape to slip out of position. The handle tape
adhesive will become sticky if the club is used in
very hot climate and should be replaced more often
if this is the case. When replacing handle tape
remove any left over adhesive with denatured
alcohol before replacing with new tape. Always start
wrapping the clubs from the knob end, and tape the
handle towards the center of the club. Decoration,
repair parts, trim tape and handle tape can be purchased
though our website.
Rubber Knobs and End Caps
Renegade clubs have all rubber parts glued
onto the clubs without the use of screws. This is to
prevent any injury while juggling. Overtime with
many drops the rubber parts can come loose and
will need to be reglued. The best product to use is
Barge Cement, (contact cement) that can be purchased
at any hardware store, shoe-repair store, or
though our website.
To replace a knob or end cap, paint the cavity
and other surface with cement. Let this dry for five
minuets. Re-coat the dowel or plastic shell with a
small amount of cement and firmly side on the
rubber part. This should then be allowed to dry
overnight. If necessary use vinyl tape to hold the
knob or cap in place while it dries. If the knob is
severely worn or broken though at the end a new
knob maybe needed. You can order new knobs
though our website.
Club Body Cracks
Juggling in cold weather or lots of drops on
hard surfaces the causes of club body cracks. The
club body is made of polyethylene and cannot be
glued. A body crack is not repairable, however, you
can cover the crack with clear packing tape as a
temporary repair. Clubs with broken or cracked
bodies can be sent to Renegade Juggling to change
the plastic body for a repair charge. If the club is in
an otherwise worn condition we recommend purchasing
a replacement rather than replacing the
body as the dowel in the club often has been subject
to lots of drop stresses and may not hold up for
much longer.
Broken Dowels
A club with a broken dowel it is not repairable
by the juggler, If the club is less than one year old, or has not had much
use, it can be replaced under the Renegade Juggling for free
by Aaron Zimmerman on 10/15/20
The small size makes these clubs really good for numbers juggling. I did have to get used to them spinning more that other clubs but I'm still making faster progress compared to my practice with larger clubs, since smaller clubs result in less midair collisions. With these faster spinning clubs, I'm finding it better to add a spin for every added club so: 3 clubs, 1 spin; 4 clubs, 2 spins; 5 clubs, 3 spins and so on. Rather than the number of spins being the number of clubs divided by two, rounding down, as you we would normally do. I think the extra spinning is really flashy and good for performances. If you watch Cirque du Soleil's YouTube channel, in the "Best of Juggling," video, both Rudolf Janecek at 7:00 followed by Anthony Gatto at 11:20 use small, fast spinning clubs like these to great effect. The handles are very thin, too thin for my preference. But what that allows me to do is to apply padded tape to the handles. I used 3mm thick padded insulating tape, off Amazon, to pad my clubs. Getting smacked on my wrists and hand by my juggling clubs, whenever I mess up, can hurt, but with padded handles, I can juggle all day, no problem. I wouldn't pad the handles of other clubs because the handle would be too thick, but with these clubs, the 3mm padding pretty much just brings the handle size back to the same size as other club handles. 25mm x 3mm x 5m is enough to pad 5 club handles with some tape to spare, I also padded the pommels to keep the original shape. You don't have to use coloured electricians tape on top of the padding, but I did to maintain my colour scheme. I didn't use coloured electricians tape on the pommels, just padding tape, because I got nicked and scratched by the tape. The padding doesn't interfere with my numbers juggling because it still has the slim body and that's what's reducing the midair collisions. I'm very satisfied with these clubs and highly recommend these to anyone willing to pad their club handles and who also wants to spin their clubs faster.
by Aaron Zimmerman on 10/15/20
The small size makes these clubs really good for numbers juggling. I did have to get used to them spinning more that other clubs but I'm still making faster progress compared to my practice with larger clubs, since smaller clubs result in less midair collisions. With these faster spinning clubs, I'm finding it better to add a spin for every added club so: 3 clubs, 1 spin; 4 clubs, 2 spins; 5 clubs, 3 spins and so on. Rather than the number of spins being the number of clubs divided by two, rounding down, as you we would normally do. I think the extra spinning is really flashy and good for performances. If you watch Cirque du Soleil's YouTube channel, in the "Best of Juggling," video, both Rudolf Janecek at 7:00 followed by Anthony Gatto at 11:20 use small, fast spinning clubs like these to great effect. The handles are very thin, too thin for my preference. But what that allows me to do is to apply padded tape to the handles. I used 3mm thick padded insulating tape, off Amazon, to pad my clubs. Getting smacked on my wrists and hand by my juggling clubs, whenever I mess up, can hurt, but with padded handles, I can juggle all day, no problem. I wouldn't pad the handles of other clubs because the handle would be too thick, but with these clubs, the 3mm padding pretty much just brings the handle size back to the same size as other club handles. 25mm x 3mm x 5m is enough to pad 5 club handles with some tape to spare, I also padded the pommels to keep the original shape. You don't have to use coloured electricians tape on top of the padding, but I did to maintain my colour scheme. I didn't use coloured electricians tape on the pommels, just padding tape, because I got nicked and scratched by the tape. The padding doesn't interfere with my numbers juggling because it still has the slim body and that's what's reducing the midair collisions. I'm very satisfied with these clubs and highly recommend these to anyone willing to pad their club handles and who also wants to spin their clubs faster.
by Eduardo Garcia on 11/07/23
