Boomerangs for Left-Handers: How to Choose Your First One?
Are you left-handed and interested in trying out a boomerang?
Choosing the right model is important: a left-handed boomerang is designed to spin and fly in the correct direction when thrown with the left hand. Whether you’re an adult beginner, a teenager, or looking for a boomerang for a left-handed child, Wallaby Boomerangs offers models suited to different skill levels. In this guide, learn how to choose a boomerang for left-handers, how it differs from a right-handed model, and how to make your first throws a success.
Why are there boomerangs for left-handers?
A boomerang that returns to its thrower is an aerodynamic object whose shape, blade profile, and direction of rotation play a crucial role in its flight. A model designed for a right-handed person is therefore not simply a boomerang that you could flip over to throw with your left hand. To achieve the correct flight path, you need to use a boomerang designed for the left hand. This is especially important when you’re just starting out: using the right model allows you to focus on your form, the angle of the boomerang, and the flight path rather than trying to compensate for a model that isn’t designed for your throwing hand. What’s the difference between a right-handed boomerang and a left-handed boomerang? The main difference lies in the direction of rotation and the geometry of the boomerang.
A right-handed boomerang is designed to be thrown with the right hand. A left-handed model is designed to be thrown with the left hand. A left-handed boomerang isn’t simply a flipped version of a right-handed one. A boomerang’s geometry is engineered to generate lift and rotation suited to its direction of flight. That’s why there are models specifically designed for left-handed throwers. If you’re left-handed, always check for the label “left-handed” or “for left-handers” before buying your boomerang.
At Wallaby Boomerangs, some beginner models are recommended for ages 9 and up.
The Urban Boomerang for Left-Handers, for example, is a three-bladed model designed for beginners ages 9 and up. It weighs about 40 g, has a wingspan of 24 cm, and can fly about 20 to 25 meters under the right conditions.
[Learn more about the Urban Boomerang for Left-Handers]
Which boomerang should a left-handed adult beginner choose?
A left-handed adult can start with a model designed for beginners, without needing to immediately choose a technical or competition-grade boomerang. The most important thing is to have a model suited for the left hand, one that’s easy to handle and allows you to gradually understand the principles of throwing. A good first boomerang should make you want to try again: it should let you experiment, improve, and understand how to adjust your technique to improve the return.
[Discover the Warukay Boomerang for Left-Handers]
All our models for left-handers
Are you looking for a different model—one that’s sportier, more decorative, or more traditional? [See all boomerangs for left-handers]What’s the difference between a right-handed and a left-handed boomerang?
The difference lies primarily in the airfoil profile and the model’s direction of rotation. A left-handed boomerang is designed to be thrown with the left hand and to follow a flight path suited to that throwing direction.
Which boomerang should a beginner left-hander choose? Choose a model specifically designed for left-handers, intended for beginners, and suited to the thrower’s age. A lightweight, easy-to-handle model is particularly good for learning the basics.