Customer Reviews
Purchased the Mini SS Greys as my 2nd "official" bead in 2021, and after trying dozens of bead shapes, I keep coming back to this one, and the shape is by far my favorite. These beads caught my eye at first, but felt intimidated by the description, since I was a beginner at the time. Pulled the trigger a few months later with the intention of slinging them when I got better, but tried them out, and they quickly became my favorite. To this day, they're the only bead I've tried that feels completely unlike any other bead I've tried. Usually, beads of the same weight will feel somewhat similar. That's not the case with these.
The small size, combined with the angled top, allows for the bead to sit in the grip with a low profile unlike any other bead I've tried. Not only does this give a unique feel for tricks, but also mitigates the chance of the string getting wrapped on the bead by mistake, or the bead itself getting stuck between grips when doing certain moves (like whirls). The angled top also lends itself to tricks like gap transfers (esp the drop whirl variation - video below) since the angle allows for the fingers to more smoothly slide off the bead from a pinching position compared to flatter topped beads. The shape flaring out to a wider diameter combined with the angled top means that they hook into the grip very securely. An additional benefit of the beads sitting so deep in the grip is that the position you hold the beads end up in after doing a trick and prior to starting a new trick is consistent (once you get used to letting the beads "slide" deep into the slot), so practicing moves from a consistent position becomes a little easier.
I could go on about how they sling all day, but the "fun factor", uniqueness, and that darn sexy look are what truly make them my #1 favorite bead that never leaves the rotation. Some people may dislike that uniqueness, but I do believe many would love it like I do. Everyone has different preferences, but one thing that's almost certain is that these will provide an experience that most have not had before, and in my opinion, that alone is worth giving them a shot.
-JJ
Sidenote:
Now what would top these? Titanium Mini Greys. This is totally based on my personal preferences, and the fact that this bead shape is my favorite, but I tend to enjoy lighter sets (3-5g per side). Mini Greys (weighing in at 8.Xg) are heavier than my preference, but still my favorite due to the shape and uniqueness. Titanium Minis (based on my very non-scientific rough estimate*) would be somewhere in that 3-5g range (probably closer to 5g), which would be almost an end all be all bead for me. (Unless exotics dropped) If you are like me, and love light beads/love this shape, let Matt know (DM, Discord, Facebook, etc) that they'd be awesome! ;)
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So simple… so perfect
Fantastic. Copper mini’s are beautiful. And paired with the silk string. It’s just amazing.
Probably one of my favorite shapes in terms of comfort and weight distribution. I like these on a bit of a shorter string as they have a low profile. have them in ss and I’ll prob get some in ti. Fantastic fit and finish, not that it matters much as they’ll bang each other up anyway. Nimble and play uniquely, great for techy stuff and just all around a nice comfy set.