THE CHI BALL REVOLUTION
Play Chi Ball isn’t just a game—it’s a movement.
We’re Mike and Bradley, two dads from the Pacific Northwest who believe that fresh air, good friends, and spontaneous play are the real keys to a joyful life.
What began as a fun way to pass time—and make friends with strangers—has grown into a playful uprising. Chi Ballers are popping up everywhere, bringing the power of play to the streets, beaches, parks and pretty much anywhere you can play.
This little handwoven ball is more than a toy—it’s a doorway to flow, freedom, and full-body joy. A symbol of friendship, collaboration, and what it means to really live.
Need a reason to play today?
Welcome to the Chi Ball Revolution.
How to play competitive
Chi Ball
Even though Chi Ball is a collaborative game played with two or more people, there is a competitive version. Teams race to 100 hits. If the ball hits the ground, you lose 10 points. If the ball bounces once but you save the rally, you only lose 5 points.
The official world record stands at 100 hits in 44 seconds by Bradley T. Morris and Mike Rogers.
Think you can beat the record? Play Chi Ball today!
What's a Chi Ball?
What's a Chi Ball?
Chi Balls are handwoven rattan balls — biodegradable, gluten free, vegan, and totally natural.
Lightweight, durable, and beautifully simple, a Chi Ball has no plastic, no clunky accessories, and nothing that can break. Just pure play.
Each one is carefully handwoven from rattan — the same timeless material used to craft your grandparents’ sturdy wicker furniture.
After thousands of joyful rallies, when your Chi Ball has finally played its last game, toss it in the compost and let it return to the earth.
Chi Ball is play in its purest form. Anytime, anywhere — all you need is one handwoven ball and a friend (or a few) to keep it up.
THE Origin Story:
Born from Play, Built for Joy
The Origins of Chi Ball
Honoring the Roots. Igniting the Revolution.
Play Chi Ball’s story begins in the late 1970s on the lush, mystical island of Maui. It was there that a Tai Chi master and magical wizard named Phill Merkel birthed a simple yet powerful game of flow and presence.
Originally played with a tennis ball, the game became a practice of energy, awareness, and joyful connection. Phill passed away in 2024, but his spirit lives on in every rally, every laugh, every moment of play. We honor him as the original Chi Baller, the spark behind this growing movement.
The Rediscovery
Fast forward to 2012 in the desert of Arizona, where Bradley stumbled upon a pair of artists bouncing a smaller version of the handwoven wicker ball (now known as a Chi Ball), under the desert sun at Eden Hot Springs.
Drawn in by curiosity, he joined their rally—and something clicked. This wasn’t just a game. It was meditation in motion. It was joy. It was connection. It was majik.
Years later, as if by fate, Bradley found a dusty old rattan ball under his house. It felt like the Universe whispered: “GO FORTH PLAY!”
From that day forward, Bradley took his Chi Ball everywhere, playing with anyone; beaches, parks, festivals, retreats, conferences, men’s circles, and family gatherings
Hence the tagline, “Play Chi Ball anywhere!” and making friends with strangers became the motto.
Chi Ball broke down barriers, brought people together, sparked laughter, and got people—of all ages and walks of life—playing together. [Hello health benefits!]
The Evolution
To make it more accessible, Bradley and a crew of Chi Ballers began developing simple, flexible rules for casual and competitive play, so anyone could jump in—kids, elders, first-timers, athletes and everyone in between.
That’s when Mike entered the story.
Mike and Bradley had shared years of friendship, fatherhood, adventure and men's work. Chi Ball became their game; a way to hang out, have fun and pass the time (with & without the families around).
And then something beautiful started happening: People noticed, circles formed, rallies grew, laughter ensued and strangers became friends.
That’s when we knew:
Chi Ball is more than a game. It’s a revolution (of joy)!
Instead of zoning out—we’re tuning in.
Instead of competing—we’re collaborating.
Instead of isolating—we’re creating community.
Instead of scrolling — we’re playing.
And the most important rule is: KEEP IT UP.
Chi Ballers Unite!
This is your invitation. This is the moment, movement, and game you’ve been waiting for.
Whether you’re 5 or 95, a longtime Chi Baller or just discovering it — the Chi Ball Revolution is yours to carry forward. Bring it to your park, your school, the bus stop, a retreat, your group, the beach, workplace, family dinner…
Wherever you go, Chi Ball can go with you.
Play Chi Ball. Anywhere. With Anyone. Anytime.
