Koosh Ball (a registered trademark of the OddzOn Company) is
basically a bundle of rubber bands cleverly (and discretely)
held together by a metal ring deep in the center of the sphere.
After noticing his kids' small hands couldn't easily grasp
conventional balls during a game of engineer Scott Stillinger
came up with a better idea in 1987. tied rubber bands together
to make a ball that was easy for small fingers to hold onto.
What to name the unusual toy? Listening to the "koosh" sound the
ball made as it landed in his hand, the inventor realized this
was the perfect name and the Koosh ball was born. (How many
rubbery strands does it take to create the energy-absorbent,
porcupine-look of a Koosh ball? Approximately 5,000 fibers go
into each ball!) Here's how to turn a koosh ball into a novel
top. Perhaps someday if there is enough demand Koosh will offer
a professionally made top. remember, this toy (like a pencil or
any other sharp instrument) should not be thrown at other people
or otherwise used as a weap