Low Cost Plastic Sport Boomerangs

updated on 27 January 2012


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RH = right handed , LH = left handed ; Age = general minimum age for typical strength and coordination, tuning and proper throwing still required ; Power = 1 (5 years old child) -> 10 (very strong adult) ; Difficulty =1 (small child) - > 10 (advanced competitors only!)
Special Pricing Offer: Any items that have a reduced price (i.e. 3/$15) can be combined for a group discount.

Please read the appropriate pdf files with throwing instructions before using these products: General Tuning Instructions, Throwing Instructions, Rediboom Instructions, triFly Modifications for Competition


Two Bladed Boomerangs
The Jaru Air Max Boomerang
Price: $5 or 3/$12 ; Availability: 87 RH


This traditional boomerang is made out of a soft rubber material. It has a reinforcing stiff core to add rigidity, similar to what Aerobie does with their flying rings. The boomerang is flexible enough to tune. You will want to add some dihedral before throwing and it does work if you don't throw too hard and if you give it spin. Multiple colors. Order one and it is my choice of colors. Order 3 and get three different colors.
Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 44 gm ; Range = 12-18 metres ; Age = 8+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 6/10 ; Right Handed Only

Eric Darnell's Polypropylene Pro-Fly
Price: $6 or 3/$15 ; Availability: 144 RH


The proFly is a classic V-Omega with a range of 25-30 metres. It has great wind resistance and it works well in calm too! This model is the perfect sports model for casual throwing. You can also add coins to the blade tips with tape to extend the range 5-10 metres. Instructions for throwing are embossed on the underside of the blades. This is an excellent first time boomerang for throwers ages 12 and up. The Pro-Fly makes a great low cost gift. You will not find many wooden boomerangs that perform as well as this model.
Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 72 gm ; Range = 25-30 metres ; Age = 12+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 3/10 ; Right Handed Only

Eric Darnell's Red Translucent ABS Pro-Fly
Price: $7 or 3/$18 ; Availability: 161 RH


This version of the proFly is made out of ABS plastic material. The ABS proFly is 20% heavier than the Polypropylene proFly. The ABS model has a range of 30+ metres, very good wind resistance and it still works well in low wind conditions. Use this model as a sports boomerang for casual throwing. You can also add a coin with tape to the lift arm to get even more range. Instructions are embossed on the underside of the blades. This is an excellent gift or first time boomerang for teen or young adult throwers.
Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 88 gm ; Range = 30-40 metres ; Age = 13+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Right Handed Only

Polypropylene Wizard by Eric Darnell
Item LRP25 ; Price: $20 ; Availability: 1 RH


This is an early version (1985) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. This is the plastic boomerang that was included with the book co-authored by Darnell and Ruhe. No hole in the lift arm tip and with plastic decals on both blade tips. This one is a superb flyer with a flight range of 30+ metres. Excellent condition, but with wear on the decals from use.
Span = 35 cm ; Weight = 74 gm ; Range = 30+ metres ; Age = 12+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 3/10 ; Right Handed Only

Experimental Polypropylene proFly by Eric Darnell
Item LRP24 ; Price: $20 ; Availability: 1 RH


This is an early experimental variation (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly or Wizard. The plastic is a very dense form of Polypropylene, giving it more weight and a range of 45+ metres. The plastic injection molding flow is discolored at the outer elbow, edge, but it is in excellent condition. Needs some wind for a complete return as expected.
Span = 35 cm ; Weight = 104 gm ; Range = 45-50 metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 7/10 ; Difficulty = 6/10 ; Right Handed Only

Hypnotic Omega by Bill Glover
Price: $7 ; Availability: 6 RH


This sport omega was hand made out of high density Polyethylene plastic. Light weight and easy to throw (and tune if needed). Has a hover at end of flight and is easy to catch. Works well in near calm conditions. A good boom for novices.
Span = 32 cm ; Weight = 50 gm ; Range = 25-30 metres ; Age = 12+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Right Handed Only

Multibladed Boomerangs
Bee Bee Whistling Boomerang
Price: $8 ; Availability: 1 RH


The Bee Bee Boomerang is a soft foam triblader with a whistle embedded in each blade tip. You have to throw it hard, but it does work well if you add some dihedral to the blades. Has the same design as the famous Wham-O Nerf triblader, but with added whistles. Dogs love this one! New condition. The remaining boomerangs are the color red.
Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 48 gm ; Range = 10-12 metres ; Age = 10+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right Handed Only

Wicked Vision Ltd. (Rangs UK) TriMagic Sports Boomerang
Price: $8 or 3/$21 ; Availability: 44 RH


This plastic triblader is one of the easiest sports boomerangs to throw and catch. The TriMagic is an outdoors sports model designed by Roger Perry of Australia. This triblader has a low circular flight with a range of 18 - 20 metres. It is one of the better outdoor models for younger throwers and adults who have difficulty throwing the heavier boomerangs. This boomerang comes mounted on an attractive card with tuning and throwing instructions. Colors are mixed: blue, red & yellow.
Span = 27 cm ; Weight = 44 gm ; Range = 18-20 metres ; Ages = 12+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 3/10 ; Right Handed only

Eric Darnell's Foam Air Dancer
Price: $9 or 3/$24 ; Availability: 52 RH (or LH)


The Air Dancer is a three bladed boomerang made for use in a large indoor room (gymnasium) or outdoors in light winds. The orange Air Dancer is heavier than the yellow and green Air Dancer, giving it a range of 12-18 metres. It is especially recommended for younger children because it is one of the safest boomerangs available. The Air Dancer is also an excellent boomerang for your dog. Put a penny in each hole to add 5 metres to the flight range. The Air Dancer requires tuning to make it left or right handed. Tuning is easy to do and instructions are included. The color is Orange (as shown).
Span = 31 cm ; Weight = 36 gm ; Range = 12-18 metres ; Age = 7+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 3/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

Eric Darnell's Polypropylene tri-Fly
Price: $6 or 3/$15 ; Availability: 178 RH (or LH)


The world famous tri-Fly is made out of a light weight Polypropylene material. This model has a flight range of 20-30 metres. It will work either left handed or right handed. You need to tune these boomerangs for handedness by twisting the blades. Instructions for throwing are embossed on the underside of the blades. Bend the blades up and they fly higher. Bend the blades down and they fly lower. Advanced throwers can carve these into high performance specialty competition designs (see Pierre Kutek's triFly web site). The color is red (as shown).
Span = 26 cm ; Weight = 42 gm ; Range = 20-30 metres ; Age = 11+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Right or Left Handed (requires tuning)

Eric Darnell's ABS tri-Fly (White)
Price: $7 or 3/$18 ; Availability: 12 RH (or LH)


This tri-Fly model is made out of ABS which is 22% heavier than Polypropylene. The ABS triFly has a flight range of 30-35 metres. It will work either left handed or right handed. You need to tune this boomerang for handedness by twisting the blades. Instructions for throwing are embossed on the underside of the blades. Bend the blades up and they fly higher. Bend the blades down and they fly lower. ABS is stiffer and more difficult to tune than Nylon or Polypropylene. Advanced throwers carve these into high performance specialty competition designs (see Pierre Kutek's triFly web site). The color is creme.
Span = 26 cm ; Weight = 54 gm ; Range = 30-35 metres ; Age = 13+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right or Left Handed (requires tuning)

Eric Darnell's Nylon tri-Fly with 5% glass fibre
Price: $7 or 3/$18 ; Availability: 26 RH (or LH)


This tri-Fly model is made out of Nylon which is 20% heavier than Polypropylene. The Nylon triFly with 5% glass fibre fill is stiffer than the Nylon triFly with 0% glass fibre fill. Nylon offers the advantage of a softer catch than Polypropylene or ABS triFlys. The Nylon triFly has a flight range of 25-35 metres. It will work either left handed or right handed. You need to tune this boomerang for handedness by twisting the blades. Instructions for throwing are embossed on the underside of the blades. Bend the blades up and they fly higher. Bend the blades down and they fly lower. Advanced throwers carve these into high performance specialty competition designs (see Pierre Kutek's triFly web site). The color is dark red (as shown).
Span = 26 cm ; Weight = 52 gm ; Range = 25-35 metres ; Age = 13+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right or Left Handed (requires tuning)

Eric Darnell's Nylon tri-Fly with 9% glass fibre
Price: $7 or 3/$18 ; Availability: 18 RH (or LH)


This tri-Fly model is made out of Nylon which is 20% heavier than Polypropylene. The Nylon triFly with 9% glass fibre fill is stiffer than the Nylon triFly with 5% or 0% glass fibre fill. Nylon offers the advantage of a softer catch than Polypropylene or ABS triFlys. The Nylon triFly has a flight range of 25-35 metres. It will work either left handed or right handed. You need to tune this boomerang for handedness by twisting the blades. Instructions for throwing are embossed on the underside of the blades. Bend the blades up and they fly higher. Bend the blades down and they fly lower. Advanced throwers carve these into high performance specialty competition designs (see Pierre Kutek's triFly web site). The color is dark red (as shown).
Span = 26 cm ; Weight = 52 gm ; Range = 25-35 metres ; Age = 13+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right or Left Handed (requires tuning)

Plastic Boomerangs Modified for Competition by Eric Darnell
40 Metre Trifly Modified (#1) by Eric Darnell
Price: $12 ; Availability: 1 RH


This is a Polypropylene triFly that was modified for the Position or 40 Metre Round events by Eric Darnell in the early 1990s. It is a great flyer with a flight range of 35-40 metres. It requires some wind and a hard throw for a complete return. This is an original prototype made out of the first production lot of triFlys. May require some fine tuning for your individual throwing style.
Radius = 14 cm ; Weight = 32 gm ; Range = 35-40 metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 6/10

40 Metre Trifly Modified (#2) by Eric Darnell
Price: $12 ; Availability: 2 RH


This is a Polypropylene triFly that was modified for the Position or 40 Metre Round events by Eric Darnell in the early 1990s. It is a great flyer with a flight range of 35-40 metres. It requires some wind and a hard throw for a complete return. This is an original prototype made out of the first production lot of triFlys. May require some fine tuning for your individual throwing style.
Radius = 14 cm ; Weight = 35 gm ; Range = 35-40 metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 6/10

40 Metre Trifly Modified (#3) by Eric Darnell
Price: $12 ; Availability: 1 RH


This Polypropylene triFly was modified for the Position or 40 Metre Round events by Eric Darnell in the early 1990s. It is a great flyer with a flight range of 35-40 metres. It requires some wind and a hard throw for a complete return. This is an original prototype made out of the first production lot of triFlys. May require some fine tuning for your individual throwing style.
Radius = 14 cm ; Weight = 32 gm ; Range = 35-40 metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 6/10

Modified ABS Wizard by Eric Darnell
Item LRP26 ; Price: $20 ; Availability: 1 RH


This is a modified ABS Darnell Wizard. The creme colored ABS plastic is denser than Polypropylene, giving it more weight and a range of 45+ metres. The blades were narrowed slightly to improve performance. A coin weight was added to the dingle arm with tape. Needs a hard low throw for best results and is a very nice flyer in light winds.
Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 84 gm ; Range = 45-50 metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 7/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right Handed Only

Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Eric Darnell
Item LRP27 ; Price: $20 ; Availability: 1 RH


This is a modified Darnell PolypropyleneWizard. The blades were narrowed to improve performance. A coin weight was added to the lift arm with tape to extend range to 40 metres. It likes a hard low throw for best results and is a very good flyer in light to moderate winds.
Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 64 gm ; Range = 40 metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 7/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right Handed Only

RH Boomerangs Modified by Larry Ruhf

All of the boomerangs listed in this group were made or modified by Larry Ruhf in the mid 1980s for use in competition. Most of these have a range of 30-50 metres. Most of these require a hard throw, so they are not good boomerangs for children. You can add camber or cover holes or slots with tape or tape a coin to the upper surface of the dingle arm to make these easier to throw. This group is organized so that the easiest to throw boomerangs are at the top of the list.


Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP02 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is an early version (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. The shape was modified into a V shape by Larry Ruhf for use in competition. Coins have been added with tape to both arms to make the boomerang more efficient in trash winds. You can remove or move the coin weights to suit your own throwing needs.

Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP05 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is an early version (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. The shape was modified by Larry Ruhf for use in competition. The under surface has been cambered to increase aerodynamic lift and a coin has been added with tape to the lift arm. You can remove or move the coin weight to suit your own throwing needs.

Plastic Polyurethane Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP08 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is a copy of the Darnell Wizard made out of Polyurethane by Larry Ruhf. The shape was modified by Larry Ruhf for competition. The under surface has been cambered to increase aerodynamic lift and there is a coin attached with tape to the dingle arm. You can remove or move the coin weight to suit your own throwing needs.

Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP09 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is an early version (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. The shape was modified by Larry Ruhf for competition. There is a slot cut in both blades for aerodynamic drag and for inserting cyalume light sticks for night throwing. You can cover the slots with tape to suit your own throwing needs.

Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP11 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is an early version (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. The shape was modified by Larry Ruhf for competition. There are about 25 holes drilled in the blades for aerodynamic drag. These holes were added to make the boomerang more efficient in trash winds. You can cover the holes with tape to suit your own throwing needs.

Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP13 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is an early version (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. The shape was modified by Larry Ruhf for competition. There are 15 holes drilled in the elbow for aerodynamic drag and there are two coins that have been added with tape to the lift arm. These modifications were added to make the boomerang more efficient in trash winds. You can cover the holes with tape and remove or move the coin weights to suit your own throwing needs.

Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP14 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is an early version (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. The shape was modified by Larry Ruhf for competition. There is a slot cut in both blades for aerodynamic drag and for inserting cyalume light sticks for night throwing. A coin was added with tape to the lift arm. These modifications were added to make the boomerang more efficient in trash winds. You can cover the slots with tape and remove or move the coin weight to suit your own throwing needs.

Modified Polypropylene Wizard by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP15 ; Price: $4; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang is an early version (1985?) of the popular Darnell proFly called the Wizard. The shape was modified by Larry Ruhf for competition. A hole has been drilled into both tips to add aerodynamic drag and there is a coin that has been added with tape to the dingle arm. These modifications were added to make the boomerang more efficient in trash winds. You can cover the holes with tape and remove or move the coin weight to suit your own throwing needs.

Plastic Hook by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP23 ; Price: $4 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang was made by Larry Ruhf in the mid 1980s. It is lighter weight and it has camber on the underside, so the flight range is only about 20 metres. To work properly, you will need to add dihedral and/or add coins to the upper surface of the dingle arm or remove more material to make it less heavy. This is not a good boomerang for a novice thrower.

Plastic Hook by Larry Ruhf
Item LRP21 ; Price: $3 ; Availability: 1 RH


This boomerang was made by Larry Ruhf in the mid 1980s for use in the Australian Round event. It is very heavy and it requires a strong throw and wind for a return. My recommendations are to modify it by removing thickness from the underside and/or adding camber. This is not a good boomerang for a novice thrower. Use this one as a blank to make your own high performance boomerang.

Unusual Boomerangs
The Aerobie® Orbiter™ by Aerobie, Inc.
Price: $9 or 3/$24 ; Availability: 13 RH


This is one of the oddest boomerangs you are likely to find anywhere. A triangle boomerang for a right handed thrower with space age airfoils that really works. Not designed for competition events, but great for beach throwing or doing demos in small outdoor fields. Make one foot catches! This boomerang likes a medium throw with lots of spin and a light breeze. Dogs love to chase and catch this one!
Span = 29 cm ; Weight = 58 gm ; Range = 25-30 metres ; Age = 12+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right Handed Only

Fortune Circle X Stick & Flaired V Set of 2 models
Price: $1 or 5/$4 ; Availability: 32 RH


The Fortune Circle "X Stick" is a small plastic four bladed cross stick with a range of about 10 metres. Give it moderate power and lots of spin. The two bladed model is the "Flaired V" (bend the entire boomerang flat before throwing). Colors are Red & Yellow. Best for use in a gymnasium or outdoors.
Span = 19 cm ; Weight = 7 gm (each) ; Range = 5-10 metres ; Age = 10+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Right Handed Only

Box of 72 Fortune Dime Store Boomerangs
Price: $20


This box of dime store boomerangs from the 1950s has approximately 72 small plastic boomerangs (36 boomerangs of each of two different designs and two colors of each). Please click on the link above for a more detailed decription of each boomerang.
Span = 19 cm ; Weight = 7 gm (each) ; Range = 5-10 metres ; Age = 10+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Right Handed Only

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