I absolutely love these weighted juggling beanbags. I am fairly advanced at juggling, so I am not sure how well beginners could handle them. For me, they have the perfect consistency (not too firm; not too mushy) and have an incredible amount of weight (about 1 1/2 pounds each - which seems like more). The size is also perfect for me. I am able to do all kinds of juggles tricks like I would with regular bags, but I get a better workout because of the added weight. I have juggled them daily for over two months, and they are holding up well so far. As a bonus, the colors are fantastic - really jump out and make an impression.