Wow. I am going to have to disagree with the statement that spongeballs are lame.
Spongeballs can get you some of the most KILLER reactions out there. Spectators love them. Any performer who actually uses them will tell you the same.
I use them all the time. They are great openers to get the spectators loose and comfortable.
The sleights needed to execute some of the spongeball moves are fun, challenging and can build up your overall ability to perform other sleights.
Example: Years ago, I was having some trouble learning my retention vanish with a coin. After I started using spongeballs and executing a retention vanish with a spongeball, it became very easy to pull off a retention vanish with a coin.
Seriously though, you should really think about using spongeballs in some of your routines.
All of you out there who are thinking that spongeballs are not "cool" or they are lame, or maybe you are afraid they will kill the mysterious emo character you are trying to play, youre missing out.
You guys can always buy BLACK spongeballs and keep your character. Yes, they come in all kinds of colors including black.
Gerald