Choosing your Apparatus- Apparatus Guide and Requirements

When it comes to rhythmic gymnastics, the right apparatus can significantly impact your training and competition results. Here are the steps to find the right apparatus:

1. Make sure they are FIG-approved

2. Check shipping

3. Search for the right size

   
   

What to Look out for

FIG- Approved LOGO

For those competing and those looking to compete soon, the most important thing is that the apparatuses you will be performing with are FIG Approved.

This means all apparatus must have a FIG-Approved LOGO.

Be sure to check this before adding to your basket. You will usually see in the product description whether it is FIG-Approved. You may sometimes need to scroll through the product pictures to find the logo.

Where to Buy Apparatus

Many specialised online stores and gymnastics equipment retailers carry these brands. Look for reputable online shops that focus on rhythmic gymnastics, dancewear, or general sports equipment. Some well-known international retailers include:

Merino Sport

• Affordable products

• Affordable and fast shipping (from Poland)

• User friendly interface

Solo Dance

• Wide variety of choices

• Can pay by PayPal, Card and Bank Transfer

  
  

Grand Prix

• Payment only available via Bank Transfer from Ireland

  
  

Recommended Brands by Apparatus

In this section, you will find what requirements apparatuses for rhythmic gymnastics must meet. You can check these while shopping in your preferred store.

If the options are too daunting, we also leave you our favourite brand recommendations we are sure you'll love!

Ball

Recommended brand by WRGC:	Chacott
Material:	Rubber or soft plastic, antistatic
Weight:	400 g. minimum
Diameter:	180 – 200 mm for anyone over 14 years (smaller diameter allowed for under 14)
Colour:	Optional. Bright colour preferred.

Buy Chacott Ball

Rope

Recommended brand by WRGC:	Sasaki: Sasaki ropes are sturdy and easier to use because they have a sturdy shape. However, they are quite pricey. Venturelli: Best price- quality ratio
Material:	Hemp or similar suitable material
Length:	Optional for Senior and Junior Gymnasts
Thickness:	Uniform or reinforced in the centre
Shape:	Both rope-ends, with or without knots. Without wooden handle. May be wrapped with a thin nonslip material in a length corresponding to the width of a hand.
Colour:	Optional. Bright colour preferred.

Buy Ropes

Sizing guidelines rope

Hoop

Recommended brand by WRGC:	Pastorelli
Material:	Mostly synthetics Should be wrapped for better grip.
Weight:	260 g. minimum for over fourteens
Inner diam.:	700 – 900 mm for over fourteens (equals 2199 – 2827 mm inner circumference)
Colour:	Optional. Often bought white or translucent and wrapped in preferred coloured tape.

Hoop sizing guidelines

Buy Pastorelli Hoop

Clubs

Recommended brand by WRGC:	Sasaki
Material:	Wood or synthetics
Length:	400 – 500 mm for Junior and Senior (14 y.o +)
Weight:	150 g. min (The weight specification shall be fulfilled unwrapped)
Diameter of the head:	30 mm max (The head of the clubs must be fixed firmly to the neck of the apparatus. It shall not rotate)
Colour:	Optional. Bright colour preferred. Can be wrapped.

Buy Clubs

Clubs sizing guidelines

Ribbon

Recommended brand by WRGC:	Sasaki
Material:	Satin or similar
Length:	Min. 5 metres for Juniors (14 y.o+)
Weight:	30 g. min. for Juniors (14 y.o+)
Width:	40 – 60 mm
Colour:	Optional. Bright colour preferred.

Buy Sasaki Ribbon

Drop other retailers or brands you love in the comment section to help others find the right apparatus for them!