Facts About Rubber Balls

Rubber balls, otherwise known as bouncy balls, are a exciting toy for any child. Bouncy balls can keep a child entertained for hours as he can play by himself or with another friend.

History

Norman Stingley was the inventor of these rubber balls. He compressed rubber under a massive amount of pressure to make what is now known as a bouncy ball.

Size

These rubber balls come in various sizes, anywhere from the size of your hand to quarter sized.

Warning

If bounced too hard, this ball could come back and hit you in the eye, which could result in severe injury. Children should be extra careful if there are others near them.

Features

There are so many different styles of bouncy balls. Some of them are neon, glittery, see through and tie-dye. Some even have neat designs on them such as smileys, animals, shapes and more.

Fun Fact

It takes 3,500 pounds of weight to create a single bouncy ball.

References

• Superball facts