Oddballs - Europe's Oldest Juggling Suppliers Reviews 

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3.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I placed an order with next day delivery and received a whatsapp from the customer care team saying my item was now out of stock but gave me replacement options. Royal mail then failed to collect my p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t work out how to fix the LED kit to the hurricane diabolo and contacted them via email in the evening. Had a phone call back from Alex the following morning and he was so helpful and talked me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service and product knowledge at Oddballs. Everyone l spoke to was extremley polite and helpful. I needed advice on which juggling balls would best suit my seven year old granddaught... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Every single time I have ordered from this company online, I have been told several days after I have ordered, that at least one (normally more) of the items are now out of stock. This always results... See more

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Welcome to Oddballs, your number one source for all things you throw, catch and things you sometimes drop! After over 30 years of living and breathing the juggling and circus worlds, we have learnt a thing or two about quality props. That's why everything on Oddballs gets tried and tested by us - jugglers! Our staff are fluent in everything from yo-yos to unicycles, balls to clubs and diabolo (and much more). Here at Oddballs we are dedicated to giving you the very best products from around the world with a focus on durability, play-ability and fun. As a family-owned business, we don't just concentrate on products but we also pride ourselves on great Customer service! So if you have any questions regarding our products or the systems we use, please don't hesitate to call or email at anytime and we would to go through any questions you have. Founded in 1984 by Max Oddball and Susi Oddball, Oddballs has come a long way from its beginnings in Convent gardens in London. When Max Oddball first started out, his passion for Juggling drove him to to open England's oldest, dedicated Juggling Company. This gave him the impetus to turn hard work and inspiration into to a booming online store. We now serve customers all around the world and are thrilled to be a part of the forever growing circus community. We hope you enjoy playing with our products as much as we have over the years. Sincerely, Oddballs


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I placed an order with next day…

I placed an order with next day delivery and received a whatsapp from the customer care team saying my item was now out of stock but gave me replacement options. Royal mail then failed to collect my package and i thought i would be left without my order for when i needed it - but the wonderful team liaised with their camden store, refunded my postage and waived the difference in price for the lyco powder as they only had a slightly more expensive lyco in store. The courier issue was totally out of their hands and the customer care team went above and beyond. Would highly recommend them on their service!

November 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Brilliant

Absolutely Brilliant – Highly Recommended!
I’ve used Oddballs Juggling many times over the years and I honestly couldn’t recommend them highly enough. The quality of their juggling equipment is fantastic, with something to suit everyone from complete beginners right through to professional performers.
What really sets them apart, though, is their customer service. They are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and always happy to offer advice to make sure you get the right equipment for your needs. Their after-care is also excellent,it’s reassuring to know that they genuinely care about their customers even after the sale.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a professional looking for quality juggling equipment, Oddballs are my go-to company every time.
Brilliant products, brilliant people and brilliant service. 5 stars from me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

August 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sorted a messy order

Sorted a messy order without the usual runaround

Wow. Where do I start.

**TL;DR — Fantastic customer service.**

You find out what a shop is really like when something goes wrong. With delivery issues, a lot of online retailers just say sorry, nothing they can do, it’s the courier’s fault.

That was my situation after ordering two items from Oddballs. Next-day delivery missed the window. I sent a polite email, fully expecting that reply.

They came back quickly, stayed friendly, and never once blamed the courier. Just: these things happen — and they sorted it.

Then I opened the parcel and realised I’d ordered the wrong size. Two purple and black suede thuds, both the wrong weight. So the delivery issue was now mixed up with a return and a replacement. That combo usually turns into a nightmare.

I apologised for the mess. They told me how to send the return (postage on me, fair enough, my gaff), and said once it landed they’d send the right ones and only get in touch if anything extra was owed.

Took the stress out of it and just handled it.

They are the exact reason I buy direct from them.

Highly recommend 🙏👍⭐️

August 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am super sad

I am super sad. I received for my birthday a LED STAFF but only one of the 2 led lights worked so I asked the company to sent me a new led. Now 2 months later i am still waiting and for it and they don't even want to pay the shipping costs to send it to Portugal even though its not my fault that it was broken en after 2 moths waiting the minimum they could do is pay for the shipping but somehow they don't want. All i desire is to try out my bday gift since 2 months

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Oddballs - Europe's Oldest Juggling Suppliers

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry for the delay and for the disappointment this situation caused. We understand how frustrating it is to receive an item that isn't working properly and have to wait to use it.

To explain what happened with the timing, we did not have a spare light unit in stock in our UK shop at the time and had to wait for a replacement shipment to arrive from our supplier in the USA. While waiting on international supplier restocks is unfortunately out of our hands, we understand that the wait was frustrating.

Regarding the shipping costs, because the original order was placed and shipped to a UK address, our standard policy covers the UK delivery portion, which we applied. Had the original order been placed for delivery to Portugal initially, the full international shipping would have been covered. We agreed to cover the UK portion of the postage, but we acknowledge your disappointment regarding the remaining international delivery fee.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Stock issues online

Every single time I have ordered from this company online, I have been told several days after I have ordered, that at least one (normally more) of the items are now out of stock. This always results in my order being shipped significantly later than when it was meant to.

January 5, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed a large order with OddBalls on…

I placed a large order with OddBalls on December 10th, worth over 150 Euro. The delivery time was supposed to be 5 working days, by Christmas nothing had arrived, and I never received a tracking number.

Customer service was slow to respond and couldn’t confirm whether the order was even shipped. I requested a refund, but so far, there has been no reply. Very disappointing experience — poor communication and no reliability.

December 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was guaranteed a refund

I was guaranteed a refund, collection was organised, however the tracking record shows that my return was rejected and returned to sender. After 2 weeks I don't have the items I ordered nor do I have a refund. Crooks, thief's and scams, avoid at all costs.

July 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product

Ordered a set of 10 pyramid juggling balls and a bag, not for juggling but for our cornhole game. Arrived swiftly and they were exactly what we were looking for.

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer services

Ordered a cheap diabolo set for my son, unfortunately arrived without the sticks, which may have been lost in the post. No problems getting another set sent out though, would order from them again!

August 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Couldn’t work out how to fix the LED kit to the hurricane diabolo and contacted them via email in the evening. Had a phone call back from Alex the following morning and he was so helpful and talked me through it. Excellent customer service, he was so patient and also gave tips on how to maintain the diabolo. Fantastic quality and great pricing.

December 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly friendly and helpful

Incredibly friendly, helpful and efficient service over the phone. Lovely stock, and a real pleasure to order from them. As I was ordering, they gave some juggling tips and ideas, which were useful.

Strongly recommended!

December 13, 2023
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