Patent Publication Number: US-2023134547-A1

Title: Collapsible juggling club

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/275,747, filed November 4, 2022 entitled “COLLAPSIBLE JUGGLING CLUB,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Most professional performers inevitably have to travel. Indeed, many performers work hard to increase their reach and will eventually schedule regional, national, and international tours to perform for new audiences. Many acts, however, require equipment that might not be appropriate for easy and/or economic traveling. For example, many jugglers incorporate juggling clubs into their act, but juggling clubs are not necessarily conducive to efficient packing. This is because juggling clubs are designed with standard characteristics, including standard lengths, weights, and centers of gravity. Although such characteristics promote familiarity for the juggler and thus, consistency performance, such characteristics also render conventional juggling clubs awkward and inconvenient to pack in a backpack or carry-on suitcase. Accordingly, there is a need for collapsible juggling clubs that, when collapsed, have a streamlined form factor and, when extended, comply with juggling club standards. 
     SUMMARY 
     In various aspects of the present disclosure, a collapsible juggling club is disclosed. The collapsible juggling club can include an end portion defining a cavity including a cross-sectional shape with a first dimension, a handle portion including the cross-sectional shape with a second dimension that is less than the first dimension, and a plurality of intermediate portions disposed between the end portion and the handle portion. Each of the intermediate portions includes the same cross-sectional shape (e.g., a circle) as the handle and end portion, but with a different cross-sectional dimension that is less than the first dimension and greater than the second dimension. The end portion, the handle portion, and the plurality of intermediate portions are arranged such that the juggling club is telescopically transitionable between (1) a collapsed condition, in which each intermediate portion of the plurality is nested substantially within the cavity of the end portion, and (2) a fully extended condition, in which the end portion, the plurality of intermediate portions, and the handle portion are arranged linearly and secured to an adjacent portion via a friction fit. Further, in the fully extended condition, the collapsible juggling club includes a length that is greater than or equal to seventeen inches and less than or equal to twenty two inches, a weight that is greater than or equal to seven ounces and less than or equal to eleven ounces, and a center of mass that is located at approximately sixty percent the length of the collapsible juggling in the fully extended condition towards the end portion. That way, in the fully extended condition, the collapsible juggling club closely approximates the length, weight and weight distribution of a standard juggling club. Yet in the collapsed condition, the collapsible juggling club can be easily transported or carried, such as in luggage, in a pocket, in a backpack, etc. 
     In various aspects of the present disclosure, the collapsible juggling can include first weight configured to define the center of mass of the collapsible juggling club. 
    
    
     
       FIGURES 
       Various embodiments are described herein by way of example in connection with the following figures. 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible juggling club according to at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  2    illustrates a side view of the collapsible juggling club of  FIG.  1    in an extended condition. 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a side view of the collapsible juggling club of  FIG.  1    in a collapsed condition. 
         FIG.  4   , illustrates a sectioned-side view of the collapsible juggling club of  FIG.  3    in a collapsed condition, in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  5    illustrates a cross-sectioned view of the juggling club of  FIG.  2    taken along line  4 , in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  6    illustrates a cross-sectioned view of the juggling club of  FIG.  2    taken along line  5 , in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION 
     Referring now to  FIG.  1   , a perspective view of a collapsible juggling club is depicted in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  1   , the collapsible juggling club  100  can include an end portion  102 , a plurality of intermediate, telescoping portions  106   1-n , and a handle portion  104 . In the illustrated embodiment, the handle, end and intermediate portions are cylindrical in shape with a circular cross section. The juggling club  100  can be dimensionally configured such that a diameter D e  of the end portion  102  is larger than a diameter D h  of the handle portion  104  and, when fully extended, the juggling club  100  can be dimensionally configured to define a desired length L 1 . A first weight  108  can be coupled (e.g., glued, screwed, nailed, or integrally formed with, etc.) to the end portion  102 . The first weight  108  can be configured relative to the mass of the rest of the juggling club  100  such that the juggling club  100  is desirably balanced about a center of mass C that is intermediate the length L 1  of the juggling club when extended. According to some non-limiting aspects, a second weight can be coupled (e.g., glued, screwed, nailed, or integrally formed with, etc.) to the handle portion  104 . For example, according to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  1   , the first weight  108  can be positioned within the end portion  102  and coupled to an interior surface of the end portion  102 . Although the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  1    depicts a rectangular weight  108  positioned on an inner wall of the end portion  102 , it shall be appreciated that, according to other non-limiting aspects, the first weight  108  or the weight positioned within the handle portion  104  can be alternately configured according to user preference. For example, according to some non-limiting aspects, the weight  108  can be geometrically configured and positioned within the end portion  102  and/or handle portion  104  to preferably balance the juggling club  100 . According to such aspects, the weight  108  can be cylindrically configured and positioned flush against a surface of the end portion  102  and/or the handle portion  104 . This can prevent the juggling club  100  from wobbling as it rotates. According to some non-limiting aspects, the handle portion  104  can be alternately configured to include various features that promote a desired grip, including tape, rubber, and/or texture, amongst others. Also, there are preferably seven intermediate portions  106  (e.g., n=7). 
     According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  1   , each intermediate portion  106   1-n  of the plurality of intermediate portions  106   1-n  can be similarly configured, e.g., cylindrically with a circular cross-sectional, such that a diameter (e.g., a cross-sectional dimension) of each intermediate portion  106   1-n  that is positioned towards the end portion  102  of the juggling club  100  is larger than a diameter of each intermediate portion  106   1-n  that is positioned towards the handle portion  104  of the juggling club  100 . That is, each intermediate portion  106   a  has a greater diameter than its immediate adjacent intermediate portion  106   n+1 , from end portion  102  to handle portion  104 , when the juggling club is fully extended, such that each intermediate portion  106   n +1 is sized to fit within the immediate adjacent intermediate portion  106  toward the end portion  102  when the juggling club  100  is collapsed into a travel size. Moreover, the diameter of a first intermediate portion  106   1  that is positioned towards the handle portion  104  of the juggling club  100  is larger than the diameter of a second, adjacent, intermediate portion  1062  that is positioned towards the end portion  102  of the juggling club  100 . Additionally, each of the plurality of intermediate portions  106   1-n , is hollow and thus, defines an internal cavity. Also, the end portion  102  and the handle portion may be cylindrical. Also, the end portion  102  can be hollow. 
     In further reference to  FIG.  1   , as alluded to above, the plurality of intermediate portions  106   1-n , can be telescopically configured. For example, the second intermediate portion  106   2  can be nested within the cavity defined by the first intermediate portion  106   1  because the diameter of the first intermediate portion  106   1  (e.g., closer to the handle portion  104 ) is larger than the adjacent diameter of the second intermediate portion  106   2  (e.g., closer to the end portion  102 ). Accordingly, the juggling club  100  of  FIG.  1    can, in essence, collapse within itself, which makes it selectively compact and thus, ideal for traveling. The collapsible nature of the juggling club  100  is further illustrated and described in reference to  FIG.  3   . 
     Although the collapsible nature of the juggling club  100  of  FIG.  1    makes it ideal for traveling, the juggling club  100 , when extended, the juggling club  100  is also seamlessly functional and geometrically familiar to the juggler. Most jugglers will recognize that familiarity of feel, balance, and weight of their clubs is essential, as even slight differences in a club&#39;s dimensions, weight, and/or weight allocation can be disruptive to their act. Accordingly, most juggling clubs are manufactured to certain standards. For example, a typical juggling club has a length of approximately 20 inches, a weight between 7 and 11 ounces, and is balanced such that it has a center of mass approximately 60% down the length of the club towards the end portion or, in other words, the portion with the greater diameter. As such, the extended length Li of the juggling club  100 , when fully extended can be 17 to 22 inches in length, and preferably 20 inches in length, and the combined weight of the juggling club (including the first weight  108  coupled to the end portion  102 , a second weight in the handle portion  104 , the handle portion  104 , the end portion  102 , and the intermediate portions) is preferably between 7 and 11 ounces. Furthermore, the first weight  108  coupled to the end portion  102  can be configured relative to mass of the rest of the juggling club  100 —and according to some non-limiting aspects, a second weight (not shown) coupled to the handle portion  104  of the juggling club—such that the center of mass C of the juggling club  100  is positioned between 55% and 65%, and preferably approximately 60%, of the length L of the juggling club towards the end portion  102  (that is, closer to the end portion  102  than to the handle portion  104  when the juggling club is fully extended). Of course, the juggling club  100  can be alternately configured to include any desirable length, diameters, weight, and/or center of mass, depending on user preference and/or intended application. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  2   , a side view of the collapsible juggling club  100  of  FIG.  1    is depicted in an extended condition, in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  2   , the telescoping nature of the plurality of intermediate portions  106   1-n  is illustrated thus, giving the collapsible juggling club  100  a tapered configuration when viewed from the side. That is, the handle portion  104  is narrower than the end portion  102 . Furthermore,  FIG.  2    illustrates how the end portion  102  can be integrally formed with the first intermediate portion  106   1 . Alternately, according to other non-limiting aspects, the end portion  102  can be separately formed and mechanically coupled to the first intermediate portion  106   1 . For example, the end portion  102  can merely be a cap configured for attachment to the first intermediate portion  106   1 . According to still other non-limiting aspects, the first intermediate portion  106   1  can be configured to function in lieu of the end portion  102 . In other words, the first intermediate portion  106   1  can be sealed at one end and/or configured to accommodate the weight  108  ( FIG.  1   ) that would otherwise be positioned within the end portion  102 . 
     Still referring to  FIG.  2   , the handle portion  104  is depicted with a knob-like configuration, which can facilitate a better grip of the juggling club  100 . According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  2   , the knob can have a diameter D h  that is less that the diameter D e  of the end portion  102 , but greater than a diameter of an adjacent intermediate portion  106   n  that is positioned closer to the handle portion  104  of the juggling club  100 . Thus, diameter D h  can prevent the handle portion  104  of the juggling club  100  from slipping through the juggler&#39;s hand while in use. Of course, according to non-limiting aspects where the handle portion  104  of the juggling club  100  includes alternate grips (e.g., tape, rubber, texture, etc.), a knob-like configuration, such as depicted in  FIG.  2   , may not be necessary. 
     Furthermore,  FIG.  2    illustrates how the handle portion  104  can be integrally formed with the adjacent intermediate portion  106   n . Alternately, according to other non-limiting aspects, the handle portion  104  can be separately formed and mechanically coupled to the adjacent intermediate portion  106   n . For example, the handle portion  104  can merely be a knob-shaped cap configured for attachment to the adjacent intermediate portion  106   n . According to still other non-limiting aspects, the last intermediate portion  106   n  can be configured to function in lieu of the handle portion  104  and thus, may utilize grips in lieu of the knob-like configuration of  FIG.  2   . In other words, the first intermediate portion  106   i  can be sealed at one end and/or configured to accommodate the weight (not shown) that would otherwise be positioned within the handle portion  104 . Additionally, the adjacent diameters of each intermediate portion  106   1-n  of the plurality can be dimensionally configured such that, when extended, a friction fit between each intermediate portion  106   1-n  of the plurality is created. Thus, when extended, the friction between intermediate portions  106   1-n  of the plurality will prevent the collapsible juggling club  100  from inadvertently collapsing. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  3   , a side view of the collapsible juggling club  100  of  FIG.  1    is depicted in an collapsed condition, in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  3   , when collapsed, the juggling club  100  can define a second length L 2 , which is substantially smaller than the first length L 1  ( FIG.  2   ) defined by the juggling club  100  in the extended condition. The second length L 2  can be particular configured depending on exactly how compact the user desires the juggling club  100  to be when collapsed. However, in such aspects, more intermediate portions  106   1-n  would be required to achieve the same extended length L 1  ( FIG.  1   ). As such, the number of intermediate portions  106   1-n , the collapsed length L 2 , and the extended length L 1  ( FIG.  2   ), and/or the weight of the juggling club  100  can be attenuated and/or optimized according to user preference. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  4   , a sectioned-side view of the collapsible juggling club  100  of  FIG.  1    is depicted in a collapsed condition, in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  4   , the telescoping nature of the collapsible juggling club  100  is illustrated. Specifically, each of the intermediate portions  106   1-n  are nested within a cavity of an adjacent intermediate portion  106   1-n . Notably, each intermediate portion  106   2-n  of the plurality is nested within the cavity defined by the first intermediate portion  106   1 , which is integrally formed with the end portion  102  of the juggling club  102 . Furthermore, the weight  108  positioned within the end portion  102  is evident. The weight  108  can be specifically configured relative to the mass of the juggling club  100  such that the juggling club  100  is desirably balanced about a center of mass C ( FIG.  2   ) that is approximately 60% down the length towards the end portion  102 . According to other non-limiting aspects, a second weight can be coupled to the handle portion  104  and configured relative to the first weigh  108  to achieve a desired center of mass. 
     In further reference to  FIG.  4   , a portion  112  of the handle portion  104  of the collapsible juggling club  100  can be magnetically configured to be attracted to a portion  114  of the end portion  104  of the collapsible juggling club  100 . Accordingly, when collapsed, the portion  112  of the handle portion  104  will be attracted and magnetically attached to the portion  114  of the end portion  102 , such that the collapsible juggling club  100  will not be inadvertently extended during travel. According to still other non-limiting aspects, the weight  108  in the end portion  102  of the juggling club  100  can be magnetically attracted to the portion  112  in the handle portion  104  and thus, used in lieu of the portion  114  of  FIG.  4    to prevent the juggling club  100  from being inadvertently extended during travel. Similar to the weight  108 , it shall be appreciated that, according to other non-limiting aspects, the magnet portion  112  can be alternately configured and/or located. For example, according to other non-limiting aspects, the magnet portion  112  can double as a weight positioned in the handle portion  112  and thus, can be cylindrically configured and positioned flush against a surface of the handle portion  112  to desirably balance the juggling club  100 . 
     Although the weight  108  and the magnetically attracted portions  112 ,  114  of the handle portion  104  and end portion  102  of  FIG.  4    are depicted in a particular position with particular geometric configurations, it shall be appreciated that they can be alternately configured to achieve a similar result (e.g., balancing the club  100 , magnetically attaching the end portion  102  to the handle portion  104 ). For example, according to some non-limiting aspects, a cap attached to the end portion  102  can be a particularly weighted piece of metal and thus, can serve in lieu of the weight  108  and the second portion  114  of  FIG.  4   . Such a metallic cap can attract the magnetic portion  112  in the handle portion  104  of the juggling club  100  and also achieve a desired center of mass. In other words, the particular components of the juggling club  100  of  FIG.  4    can be consolidated and/or alternately configured depending on user preference. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  5    a cross-sectioned view of the juggling club  100  of  FIG.  2    taken along line  4  is depicted in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  5   , the diameter D e  of the end portion  102  is depicted relative to the diameter D h  of the handle portion  104 . The relative diameters of each of the intermediate portions  106   1-n  are also depicted. It is evident from  FIG.  5    that the diameter D e  of the end portion  102  is the largest, and that the diameter of an intermediate portion  106   1  adjacent, or integral to, the end portion  102  is the second largest, and so on, through to the diameter D h  of the handle portion  104 , which is the smallest of the juggling club  100  assembly. 
     As previously discussed, the weight  108  that, according to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  5   , is coupled within a cavity defined by the end portion  102  of the juggling club  100 , can be metallic and thus, configured for magnetic attachment to a magnetically configured portion  112  ( FIG.  6   ) of the handle portion  104 . However, according to other non-limiting aspects other components of the end portion  102  can be configured for magnetic attachment to a magnetically configured portion  112  of the handle portion  104 . For example, the end portion  102  can include a metallic cap or surface  110  at its end, which can be positioned such that it is attracted to the magnetically configured portion  112  of the handle portion  104 . Alternatively, according to other non-limiting aspects, a metallic screw or bolt can be used to secure another component (e.g., a plastic or rubber cap) to the end portion  102  of the juggling club  100 . As such, the magnetically configured portion  112  ( FIG.  6   ) of the handle portion  104  can be magnetically attracted to the metallic screw or bolt. Regardless, each of the end portion  102  and the handle portion  104  can include magnetically configured components that attract and this, keep the handle portion  104  secured to the end portion  102  when the juggling club  100  is in a collapsed condition and prevent inadvertent extension. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  6    a cross-sectioned view of the juggling club  100  of  FIG.  2    taken along line  5  is depicted in accordance with at least one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure. According to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  6   , the diameter D h  of the handle portion  104  is depicted relative to the diameter D e  of the end portion  102 . The relative diameters of each of the intermediate portions  106   1-n  are also depicted. It is evident from  FIG.  6    that the diameter D h  of the handle portion  104  is the smallest, and that the diameter of an intermediate portion  106   n  adjacent, or integral to, the handle portion  104  is the second smallest, and so on, through to the diameter D e  of the end portion  102 , which is the largest of the juggling club  100  assembly. 
     As previously discussed, the handle portion  104  can include a magnetic portion  112  that, according to the non-limiting aspect of  FIG.  6   , is coupled within a cavity defined by the handle portion  104  of the juggling club  100 . Since the weight  108  ( FIG.  5   ) can be metallic the magnetic portion  112  can be configured for magnetic attachment to the weight  108  ( FIG.  5   ) in the end portion  102 . However, according to other non-limiting aspects other components of the handle portion  104  can be configured for magnetic attachment to any magnetic or metallic portion of the end portion  102 . For example, the handle portion  104  can include a magnetic surface  114  configured to interface with a metallic and/or magnetic surface  110  ( FIG.  5   ) of the end portion  102 . As such, the magnetically configured surface  114  of the handle portion  104  can be magnetically attracted to any metallic and/or magnetic surface  110  ( FIG.  5   ) of the end portion  102 . Regardless, each of the end portion  102  and the handle portion  104  can include magnetically configured components that attract and this, keep the handle portion  104  secured to the end portion  102  when the juggling club  100  is in a collapsed condition and prevent inadvertent extension. 
     Although the cross-sectional area defined by the juggling club  100  of  FIGS.  5  and  6    is circular, it shall be appreciate that, according to other non-limiting aspects, the juggling club  100  can define cross-sectional areas of varying geometries. For example, according to some non-limiting aspects, the juggling club  100  can be alternately configured to include a triangular, rectangular, and/or hexagonal cross-section, amongst other shapes. Additionally, according to other non-limiting aspects, each of the intermediate portions  106   1-n  can be tapered, having a cross-sectional dimension that descends along a length of the of the intermediate portion  106   1-n , such that the juggling club  100  has a taper beyond the inherent taper that results from telescoping nature of the of the intermediate portions  106   1-n . In other words, according to such aspects, the juggling club  100  can have a tapered cylindrical configuration. 
     According to some non-limiting aspects, the juggling club  100  can include a power source and one or more lights (e.g., light emitting diodes, halogen, incandescent, etc.) in either the end portion  102  or the handle portion  104 , such that the juggling club  100  can be used at night or in otherwise dark areas. Likewise, in some non-limiting aspects, any of the end portion  102 , the intermediate portions  106   1-n , and/or the handle portion  104  can be colored such that the juggling club  100  has a certain aesthetic effect. For example, the handle portion  104  and/or one or more intermediate portions  106   1-n  closer to the handle portion  104  can be colored a darker color than the end portion  102  and/or one or more intermediate portions  106   1-n  closer to the end portion  102 . This can create the effect of a conventional juggling club, which generally have darker colored handles. According to other non-limiting aspects, one or more portions  102 ,  104 ,  106   1-n  of the juggling club  100  can have different colors or alternating colors, creating a rainbow effect or “zebra” effect, respectively. Of course, according to other non-limiting aspects, one or more portions  102 ,  104 ,  106   1-n  of the juggling club  100  can have a pattern printed on them for a desired aesthetic effect. 
     The examples presented herein are intended to illustrate potential and specific implementations of the present invention. It can be appreciated that the examples are intended primarily for purposes of illustration of the invention for those skilled in the art. No particular aspect or aspects of the examples are necessarily intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Further, it is to be understood that the figures and descriptions of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate elements that are relevant for a clear understanding of the present invention, while eliminating, for purposes of clarity, other elements. While various embodiments have been described herein, it should be apparent that various modifications, alterations, and adaptations to those embodiments may occur to persons skilled in the art with attainment of at least some of the advantages. The disclosed embodiments are therefore intended to include all such modifications, alterations, and adaptations without departing from the scope of the embodiments as set forth herein. 
     Various aspects of the subject matter described herein are set out in the following numbered clauses: 
     Clause 1: A collapsible juggling club, including: an end portion defining a cavity including a cross-sectional shape with a first dimension; a handle portion including the cross-sectional shape with a second dimension that is less than the first dimension; and a plurality of intermediate portions disposed between the end portion and the handle portion, wherein: each of the plurality of intermediate portions includes the cross-sectional shape with a different cross-sectional dimension that is less than the first dimension and greater than the second dimension; the end portion, the handle portion, and the plurality of intermediate portions are arranged such that the juggling club is telescopically transitionable between a collapsed condition, wherein each intermediate portion of the plurality is nested substantially within the cavity of the end portion, and a fully extended condition, wherein the end portion, the plurality of intermediate portions, and the handle portion are arranged linearly and secured to an adjacent portion via a friction fit; and in the fully extended condition, the collapsible juggling club includes a length that is greater than or equal to seventeen inches and less than or equal to twenty two inches, a weight that is greater than or equal to seven ounces and less than or equal to eleven ounces, and a center of mass that is located at approximately sixty percent the length of the collapsible juggling in the fully extended condition towards the end portion. 
     Clause 2: The collapsible juggling club according to clause 1, further including a first weight coupled to the end portion. 
     Clause 3. The collapsible juggling club according to either clause 1 or 2, further including a second weight coupled to the handle portion. 
     Clause 4. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-3, further including at least one magnet coupled to at least one of the end portion or the handle portion, and wherein the handle portion and end portion are configured to be magnetically secured when the collapsible juggling club is in the collapsed condition. 
     Clause 5. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-4, wherein the cross-sectional shape is a cylinder, and wherein the first dimension and the second dimension are diameters. 
     Clause 6. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-5, wherein the cross-sectional shape includes a triangle, a rectangle, or a hexagon. 
     Clause 7. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-6, wherein the handle portion includes a grip. 
     Clause 8. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-7, wherein the grip includes at least one of a tape, a rubber, and a texture, or combinations thereof. 
     Clause 9. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-8, wherein the plurality of intermediate portions includes seven intermediate portions. 
     Clause 10. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-9, further including a power source and a light electrically coupled to the power source. 
     Clause 11. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-10, wherein the light includes a light emitting diode, a halogen light, or an incandescent light. 
     Clause 12. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-11, wherein each of the plurality of intermediate portions includes a length, and wherein each length of the plurality of intermediate portions is substantially the same. 
     Clause 13. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 1-12, wherein, in the collapsed condition, the handle portion is nested substantially within the cavity of the end portion. 
     Clause 14. A collapsible juggling club, including: an end portion defining a cavity including a cross-sectional shape with a first dimension; a first weight coupled to the end portion, wherein the first weight is configured to define a center of mass of the collapsible juggling club; a handle portion including the cross-sectional shape with a second dimension that is less than the first dimension; and a plurality of intermediate portions disposed between the end portion and the handle portion, wherein: each of the plurality of intermediate portions includes the cross-sectional shape with a different cross-sectional dimension that is less than the first dimension and greater than the second dimension; the end portion, the handle portion, and the plurality of intermediate portions are arranged such that the juggling club is telescopically transitionable between a collapsed condition, wherein each intermediate portion of the plurality is nested substantially within the cavity of the end portion, and a fully extended condition, wherein the end portion, the plurality of intermediate portions, and the handle portion are arranged linearly and secured to an adjacent portion via a friction fit; and in the fully extended condition, the collapsible juggling club includes a length that is greater than or equal to seventeen inches and less than or equal to twenty two inches, a weight that is greater than or equal to seven ounces and less than or equal to eleven ounces. 
     Clause 15. The collapsible juggling club according to clause 14, further including a second weight coupled to the handle portion, wherein the second weight is configured to balance the collapsible juggling club about the center of mass relative to the first weight. 
     Clause 16. The collapsible juggling club according to either of clauses 14 or 15, wherein the center of mass is located at approximately sixty percent the length of the collapsible juggling in the fully extended condition towards the end portion. 
     Clause 17. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 14-16, wherein the handle portion includes a grip. 
     Clause 18. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 14-17, wherein the grip includes at least one of a tape, a rubber, and a texture, or combinations thereof. 
     Clause 19. The collapsible juggling club according to any of clauses 14-18, further including a power source and a light electrically coupled to the power source. 
     Clause 20. A collapsible juggling club, including: an end portion defining a cavity including a cross-sectional shape with a first dimension; a handle portion including the cross-sectional shape with a second dimension that is less than the first dimension; and a plurality of intermediate portions disposed between the end portion and the handle portion, wherein: each of the plurality of intermediate portions includes the cross-sectional shape with a different cross-sectional dimension that is less than the first dimension and greater than the second dimension; the end portion, the handle portion, and the plurality of intermediate portions are arranged such that the juggling club is telescopically transitionable between a collapsed condition, wherein each intermediate portion of the plurality is nested substantially within the cavity of the end portion, and a fully extended condition, wherein the end portion, the plurality of intermediate portions, and the handle portion are arranged linearly and secured to an adjacent portion via a friction fit; and in the fully extended condition, the collapsible juggling club includes a length that is greater than or equal to seventeen inches and less than or equal to twenty two inches, a weight that is greater than or equal to seven ounces and less than or equal to eleven ounces.