The 7 Best Devil Sticks
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Only four makers sell credible devil and flower stick sets now. Seven compared by length, weight, core, grip and age; the Jolly Lama Majestix is first. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
Shorter sticks turn faster, and tassel-free ones give less warning before they drop, so a beginner does better with a slower stick. Devil sticks, often sold as flower sticks, are a juggling prop: you keep a long center stick spinning in the air by tapping it with two shorter handsticks. Kids, circus students and flow-arts fans use them.
Editor's Notes
October 16, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Admin:
The Jolly Lama Majestix stays on top, now in black, since the blue version is unavailable. It has fiberglass cores, a full rubber grip and a three-year warranty, and it suits a beginner who plans to stick with it.
Most of the rest of the old list had disappeared. The Flowtoys Composite Flower Stick, the Flames N Games Fire Set, the Flames N Games Moonshine, the Flames N Games Art Deco, the Flames N Games Flash Pro and the Yuxing Flower Sticks are all gone because of availability concerns, so six of nine spots needed new picks.
The Jolly Lama Jolly Jrs stays for small kids, and the Higgins Brothers Model 1211 stays for anyone who wants a slow stick to learn on.
New are the Z-Stix Mosquito, a handmade set in the size its maker sells most, the Jolly Lama Funtastix as a cheaper fiberglass option, the Z-Stix Neon Glow for practice after dark, and the Funn & Frolic Devil Stixx for people who want a true tassel-free devil stick.
We looked hard for a fire set and an LED set worth recommending and didn't find one with enough owner feedback behind it. Fire is an adults-only step anyway, so the guide covers the safety rules, and Dubé, which makes fire and lighted devil sticks, appears below.
The list stops at seven because only four makers have credible sets on sale right now. Many other listings turned out to be color or size variants of these picks, or brand-new sets with a handful of ratings.
May 25, 2021:
In this update, we removed the Mister M Ultimate Flowerstick Set due to some quality issues. While the collapsible components were convenient for travel in theory, they were difficult to pull apart and had issues with end caps falling off and elastic bands snapping easily.
While we already had several selections from Flames N Games on the list, we thought that the Flames N Games Art Deco deserved a spot nonetheless, thanks to its unique designs. While most options have either solid colors, simple two-toned designs, or stripes, this one is available in five different prints with designs like yin-yang and sugar skull. The hand sticks are coated in the pattern too, so all of the pieces match.
March 22, 2020:
Devil sticks are a great new challenge for those who are already into juggling, but they can also serve as an excellent introduction for those new to skill toys. Similar to something like a kendama, Devil sticks require minimal setup, which allows them to be used virtually anywhere.
The two main types of models you'll encounter on our list are flower sticks and devil sticks. For those that are new to this type of juggling and see learning as a daunting task, flower sticks are the most appropriate option. Many have high-grip coatings and balanced designs, which enable beginners to practice without constantly dropping their baton. For those that are looking for something more challenging, the traditional devil sticks are a great choice. These classic sticks have a conical shape that tapers toward the middle, and are often built from hardwood with a slick finish. This makes them harder to handle, but lends itself to faster speeds and more advanced tricks.
For people who want to test the waters without spending too much, the Flames N Games Flash Pro and the Jolly Lama Jrs are both great options. Though they come at an affordable price, they're still made to a high standard, and are a decent choice for kids and adults alike.
If you already have some experience, then you might want to look at the Flames N Games Moonshine. This is a classic devil stick with the unusual ability to glow in the dark, which allows for exciting night performances, or even just practicing after sunset. If you want an even greater conquest, graduate to the Flames N Games Fire Set. The effect created by this baton's flammable ends is mesmerizing, but we strongly encourage you to use extreme caution whenever fire is involved. These sticks are not for anyone under 18, and should only be used by experienced jugglers.
For beginners who aren't against spending a little more, you can't go wrong with either the Jolly Lama Blue Majestix or the Liston Concepts Lunastix Kid. Both are extremely durable, and are made from high-quality materials that will easily withstand hours of practice. These models might seem a little expensive for your first foray, but they should last you well into your expert years.
Special Honors
Dubé Devil Sticks Brian Dubé, a New York juggling-prop company, makes traditional solid-wood devil sticks in metallic, two-tone Trigon and spiral Helix finishes, plus fire devil sticks, LED lighted devil sticks and replacement handsticks. It's a good next step for a player who has outgrown a flower stick and wants a classic tassel-free one, or an experienced adult ready for fire. dube.com
Renegade Juggling Hand Sticks Renegade Juggling, a California juggling shop, sells spare handsticks by the pair with a fiberglass core, a cast silicone cover and a metal cap inside each end so the core doesn't wear through. They're about 17.75 inches long and suit beginners, though the shop says they're short for advanced play. The shop also carries flower sticks and wooden devil sticks. renegadejuggling.com
Flower Sticks Vs. Devil Sticks
The tassels add air drag, which slows the stick down and gives you more time to react, so flower sticks are the usual choice for beginners and children.
Both props work the same way. You hold a handstick in each hand and keep a longer center stick in the air by lifting, tapping and stroking it, and its spin keeps it stable (Wikipedia). The difference is the center stick.
A flower stick is thin and even along its length, with tassels at both ends. The tassels add air drag, which slows the stick down and gives you more time to react, so flower sticks are the usual choice for beginners and children. A traditional devil stick has no tassels. It's either tapered, thick at the ends and thin in the middle, or straight with weighted ends, and it moves faster and drops with less warning. XtremestiX, a stick maker, puts typical flower sticks at 150 to 300 grams and 45 to 75 centimeters long, and devil sticks at 250 to 400 grams with ends 2 to 5 centimeters thick (XtremestiX).
In the U.S., most sets sold as devil sticks are really flower sticks, and every set on this list except the Funn & Frolic Devil Stixx has tassels. If you've never played, start with a flower stick. Move to a tassel-free stick once basic idle patterns feel automatic, or if you want the sharper look and sound of the classic version.
Length, Weight, Core And Grip
Length and weight set the speed. A longer, heavier stick turns more slowly and is more forgiving, while a shorter, lighter one is quicker and livelier. Zeekio's Z-Stix chart shows the range well: an 18-inch Kid Stix, the 22-inch Mosquito it calls its most popular size, a 26-inch Banshee and a 30-inch King Spear for stage use (Juggling Warehouse). Most adult sets here fall between 22 and 28 inches.
The core decides how long a set lasts. Fiberglass flexes and is very hard to break, while wood can snap if someone steps on it, sits on it or kicks it (XtremestiX). Over the core sits a grip layer, usually rubber or silicone, that gives the slight tackiness that lets the handsticks catch the center stick. That layer wears faster on sand, dirt and gravel, and it turns slippery when it's dirty or wet.
Handsticks matter too. A typical beginner pair is about 45 centimeters (17.75 inches) long and 14 millimeters thick, with a fiberglass core and a silicone cover (Renegade Juggling). Spare pairs cost little, so a worn or lost pair doesn't mean replacing the whole set.
Safety, Care And Fire
A swinging stick can hit faces, lamps and pets, so give yourself a clear circle of space and supervise young children. Age ratings vary a lot between makers and listings: Jolly Lama rates its Majestix for ages 12 and up but its Jolly Jrs for ages 3 to 9 (Jolly Lama). We checked every brand on this list in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database and found no recalls (CPSC).
Keep the grip clean and it will last. Wipe the sticks now and then with a damp, soapy cloth or the soft side of a sponge, never the rough side, and play on grass, a smooth floor or clean pavement rather than sand or mud. Store the set flat or hanging so the tassels don't get crushed and creased in a bag (XtremestiX).
Fire sticks are for experienced adults only. They have wicks at the ends that are soaked in fuel and lit. The Home of Poi fire safety sheet notes that kerosene is the least volatile of the common fuels but still not safe, that gas and naphtha are far more volatile, and that you should shake off excess fuel, wear close-fitting natural-fiber clothing, keep a fire blanket or extinguisher and a spotter nearby, and never practice on a flammable surface or during a fire ban (Home of Poi). Learn every trick unlit first.
How we researched this
We screened 21 devil stick and flower stick sets, including every set on the previous version of this page, and compared nine finalists in depth. We read makers' pages where they loaded (Jolly Lama and the Z-Stix size chart at a Z-Stix retailer), specialist stick makers' guides on design and care, and a fire safety sheet, analyzed patterns in owner feedback, and checked every brand for recalls with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. We found no independent lab or magazine tests of devil sticks. The 3D models are built from published dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best devil sticks for beginners?
A flower stick set with a fiberglass core and a rubber or silicone grip, about 22 to 28 inches long. The Jolly Lama Majestix is our top pick. For a child under 10, the Jolly Lama Jolly Jrs is sized for small hands.
What is the difference between flower sticks and devil sticks?
Flower sticks have tassels at both ends, which slow them down and make them easier to learn. Traditional devil sticks have no tassels, are tapered or weighted at the ends, and move faster.
What size devil stick should I buy?
Longer and heavier sticks are slower and more forgiving, and shorter ones are faster. Most adults start with 22 to 28 inches. Young children need a short kids' set.
What age can kids start using devil sticks?
Jolly Lama sells a kids' set rated for ages 3 to 9, and most full-size sets are rated for 8 or 12 and up. Young children should play with an adult nearby and plenty of open space.
How do you clean devil sticks?
Wipe them with a damp, soapy cloth or the soft side of a sponge and let them dry. A dirty grip is slippery and wears faster, so avoid playing on sand or mud.
Can you use devil sticks with fire?
Only sticks built for fire, with wicks at the ends, and only by experienced adults. Use a low-volatility fuel, shake off the excess, keep a fire blanket or extinguisher and a spotter nearby, and practice every trick unlit first.
