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BATONS 
Above, left to right: Ab166, Ab8300, Ab356, Ab364, Ab499, Ab8318, Ab26, Ab75.
Baton shafts in diameters and every-inch lengths as indicated, chrome
shafts, white rubber air-flow ball and tip (unless otherwise
specified), properly balanced. For assistance in choosing a baton model and size, see Baton Selection at the end of this file.
Ab166 SKINNY MINI 5/16" shaft 11" to 30" lengths 24.00
Designed for short fingers, small hands - THE baton for YOUNG BEGINNERS.
Ab8300 MINI MAJOR 3/8" shaft 12" to 30" 23.00
THE STANDARD - the most comfortable baton for most twirlers.
Ab8318 MAJOR CONVERTIBLE 7/16" shaft 12" to 30" 24.00
For those who prefer the feel of a wider shaft.
Ab356:Ab364 DIAMOND CONVERTIBLE 3/8" :or 7/16" 16" to 30" 25.00 : 26.00
Reflective dimpled grip indicators for that bit of FLASH.
Ab499 DOUBLE DIAMOND 7/16" shaft 16" to 30" 26.00
Four sets of dimples for added reflection.
Ab26 INTERNATIONAL 3/8" shaft 14" to 30" 28.00
A MEDIUM WEIGHT baton with larger corrugated "spaceship" ball and tip.
Ab67:Ab75 AMERICAN BEAUTY CLASSIC 3/8" :7/16" 16-30" : 18-30" 36.00 : 38.00
TOP OF THE LINE styling with heavier rose ball and tip for field tosses
and increased roll momentum.
Kk412, Kk410, Kk408, Kk404, Kk401, Kk400
Kk400 HIGH FLYER 3/8" shaft 12" to 30" 16.25
Economical beginner baton with hemisphere ball and
tip.
Kk401 CHALLENGER 3/8" shaft 12" to 30" 16.75
Airflow ball and tip version of the Kk400.
Kk404 JUNIOR 3/8" shaft 12" to 30" 18.00
Hemisphere ball and tip with 2 reflective spiral
shaft patterns
Kk408 :Kk409 SUPER ROCKET 3/8" : 7/16" shaft 12" to 30" 22.75
Deeper mushroomed airflow ball and tip. (specify
shaft: blue, chrome, gold, purple, red)
Kk410 DIMPLED SUPER ROCKET 3/8" shaft 12" to 30" 23.75
Kk408 with 2 sets of reflective hammered dimples. (specify shaft: blue, chrome, gold, purple, red)
Kk412:Kk413 CHAMPION 3/8" : 7/16" shaft 12" to 30" 24.00
Heavier sculpted hexagonal ball and tip. (specify
shaft: blue, chrome, gold, purple, red)
SPECIALTIES 
Kk117 SLIP FLAG SHAFT 3/8" shaft 22" to 30" 19.00
Includes rotating sleeve to elliminate flag wrapping. Make your own
flag or order Kk118.
Kk118 SLIP FLAG 20" x 24" (metallic gold, silver) 7.00
Fits slip shaft sleeve.
Kk146 DOUBLE TWIRL FLAG 7/16" one length 32" 36.00
Two tapered slip-sleeve flags. Specify color(s) (black, gold,
kelly, maroon, orange, purple, red, royal, silver, white)
Kk147 REPLACEMENT TWIRL FLAG (Kk146 colors) 7.00 each
Kk500 HOOP BATON 3/8" shaft 18" to 28" (2" increments) diameter 23.00
White plastic hoop, metal shaft.
For fringes, boa, and decorative tapes, request
assistance (remember, trimming increases diameter).
{NOTE: 30# “oversize one” UPS charge may
apply.}
Ab299 LIGHTSTICK SHAFT safe twirling light alternative to fire, requires 2 Oo906. 22" to 30" (2" increments) 28.00
Kk20, Kk142, Kk38
Kk142:Kk143 FIRE BATON 3/8" : 7/16" 24", 26", 28", 30" 40.00
Stainless steel shaft., wicking on both ends
Kk144 REPLACEMENT WICKING for above 10.00 per end
Kk20 FIRE BATON BOOKLET essential introduction. 3.00
SAMOAN DANCE / TWIRL KNIFE 
Stainless steel hook blade, steel wrapped wood
handle, properly balanced.
Kk148 STANDARD KNIFE 24" 27", 29" lengths 43.00
Kk149 FIRE KNIFE Kk148 with wicking-wrapped blade. 53.00
Kk150 DOUBLE FIRE KNIFE extended handle, wicked blade and end of handle. 36", 38" 71.00
Kk21 TWIRL KNIFE BOOKLET useful introduction. 3.00
ACCESSORIES 
Kk35, Kk31, Kk36 
Kk33
Cases
Kk31 VINYL CASE 30" long, one zipper, holds 4 batons. (black, navy, pink, purple, red, sky, white) 17.50
Kk33 GLITTER VINYL CASE glitter finish version of Kk31. (black, fuchsia, gold, kelly, pink, purple, red, royal, white) 24.75
Kk34 DELUXE GLITTER CASE 32" Naugahyde, two zippers plus side accessory pocket, for 5 batons. 35.00
(black, gold, kelly, pink, purple, red, white)
Kk35 PRO CASE 32" Naugahyde, three zippers plus two accessory pockets, holds over 5 batons. 55.00
(black patina; glitter aqua, black, gold,
kelly, pink, purple, red, royal, white)
Kk36 HOOP CASE vinyl, for 1 hoop baton. (black, pink, purple, red, white) 29.00
Kk37:Kk38 METAL CASE for fire baton. 29" : 33" 26.00 : 31.00
Balls & Tips
Ab1057:Ab1040 SKINNY BALL : TIP for 5/16" Ab shaft. 4.00 : 3.50
Ab7898:Ab7880 MINI BALL : TIP for 3/8" Ab shaft. 4.50 : 3.50
Ab7278:Ab7260 MAJOR BALL : TIP for 7/16" Ab shaft. 4.50 : 3.50
Ab1016:Ab1008 INTERNATIONAL BALL : TIP for 3/8" shaft 5.50 : 5.00
Ab1099:Ab1081 3/8" AMERICAN BEAUTY BALL : TIP 14.00 : 13.50
Ab1115:Ab1107 7/16" AMERICAN BEAUTY BALL : TIP 14.00 : 13.50
KkCB:KkCT CHAMPION BALL : TIP Specify 3/8" or 7/16". 9.00 : 8.00
Kk--:Kk-- VARIOUS Specify Kk model and shaft diameter. 7.00 : 5.00
Ab10 HALOS
Cut to fit any equipment.
50¢ per halo
pair
(Plain gold,
silver [other colors while they last]; 10 glitter; 9 "3-D" prismatic;
and 3 two-tone colors)
Ab18 PRACTICE CAPS [while they last] Protects ball & tip. Specify baton model. (various colors) 3.00 per pair
LIGHTSTICKS
Oo906 6" LIGHTSTICKS (10 colors) 4.50 per pair
6" wand
of chemo-luminescent liquids.Emits safe, cool, colored light.May
be safely held, taped, or used with Ab299.
Oo904 4" LIGHTSTICKS (10 colors) 3.50 per pair
Also chemo-lume necklaces, bracelets, earrings, glasses, more.
ALSO, FIELD FLAGS, STREAMERS, PARADE BANNERS, UNIFORMS, PARADE HARDWARE, MUCH MORE.
GTSAID: Baton Selection
Many twirling organizations specify a uniform model, in which case only
length need be determined. Generally, selection should be based on
shaft diameter, baton length, and twirling application.
The industry includes three standard shaft diameters: 5/16", 3/8",
7/16". During a finger twirl the shaft should progress rolling
comfortably between the fingers near the middle finger joint (laying
against the finger segment nearest the palm). The smaller the hand, the
shorter the finger segments, the less space between the fingers, and
the weaker the hands. While hand size varies individually, generally
youngsters under age 9 are best equipped with a lighter weight "skinny"
5/16" shaft. Immediate pre-teens and older will find the "mini" 3/8"
most satisfactory for most applications. Since about the 1960's the
mini shafts have been the popular standard. Prior to the 1950's most
shafts were 1/2", which were almost universally replaced by the "old
standard" 7/16" by the end of the decade. Twirlers trained with 7/16"
shafts, those with larger hands, and/or when desiring increased heft
for field tosses usually select 7/16".
Unfortunately, and unnecessarily, too frequently batons are incorrectly
fitted to arm length. If it is understood that the basic baton overall
length should be that of the arm including full hand length, the proper
measuring technique is logical and obvious. Stand upright, shoulders
relaxed, arm/hand/fingers extended horizontally to the side, place a yardstick against the ribcage under the arm, and measure to longest fingertip.
While any size may be special ordered, stock sizes are in 1"
increments, possibly 11" to 30" (varying with style). For a growing
youngster, 1/2" to 1" greater than measured arm length is common.
When arm length is stabilized, 1/2" to 1-1/2" shorter may be selected
when use will be for speed twirling, two baton, or largely close body
routines. Conversely, a longer baton may handle more easily for body
roll routines, and to build momentum for higher field tosses. Also,
heavier batons with larger ball and tip enable higher tosses.
With these principles in mind, it's not difficult to understand why the
experienced twirler's baton bag contains a selection of different
batons, as well as, fire, juggling, Samoan knives, and other specialty
equipment. For additional assistance, telephone GTS, 712/255-0972.
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Partially updated 8/12/08.