17mm Lil' More Boss Begleri

17mm Lil' More Boss Begleri

The first begleri beads Aroundsquare ever manufactured were simple round beads, 15mm in diameter. These tough little beads came to be known as the Lil' Bosses, due to their small size and the punch they pack! We re-introduced the Lil' Bosses several years later, and over time, they have actually become our best selling beads, because they serve dual purpose in our inventory, also serving as lock beads on most of our MKUltras sets. 

The 15mm version of the Lil' Bosses is a small set to handle, particularly given the round shape, so when we decided to manufacture some 17mm beads, we figured we'd give folks the option to purchase them as begleri sets--perfect for anyone wanting a Lil' More Boss. 

Round beads have a special feel, with that comfortable rounding and compact 1:1 form factor. The 17mm version plays quite nimbly and can navigate between the fingers smoothly. The titanium version will feel familiar to anyone who has spent time with our similarly compact sets such as the Greys, the Pocos, or the 15mm Lil' Bosses. The heavier metals (ss, copper, and brass) are indeed very heavy, and play more like the OG Titans--in fact, they are noticeably heavier and denser than the Titans.

Note on weight: While the titanium 17mm sets are very much in the "preferred range" for begleri weight, the heavier metals most definitely feel and play as heavy sets. The stainless, brass, and copper versions are not recommended for beginners or for anyone concerned about strain on their fingers or punishing their knuckles. Some players have a strong preference for heavy sets, due to the momentum and stability they afford during play. Heavy sets tend to be forgiving in terms of technique, but they will tire out the hands more quickly, and if you're new to begleri and don't have the techniques of finger spacing and timing down, these dense and heavy sets can smack the back of the hands harder than most people would enjoy. 

Details

• Available in titanium (polished or blasted finish), stainless steel, brass, and copper
• Rounded 3.5mm bore for use with 550 paracord
• Bead weights:
  • Titanium: 10.5g per bead, ~21g per set
    • Polished
    • Sandblasted
  • Copper: ~21g per bead, ~42g per set
  • Brass: ~20g per bead, ~40g per set
  • Stainless: ~18.7g per bead, ~37.4g per set

All sets come with extra cords and a carry bag, although colours and quantities may not be as shown in the photos.

Our October 2024 Launch Preview video below dives deep on these guys, and provides some ideas for the types of usage and manipulations possible with them.

New to begleri? Check out Aroundsquare's AO2 Crew demonstrating what this toy's all about, via the talented guys at Kuma Films (below). You may also want to visit our general information page on begleri, or do a deep dive on the history, configurations, or manipulation of this remarkable little toy.