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I have been refeering 5th-8th grade volleyball for three years I noticed in the small gyms that my hearing was muffled after the games(blowing a whistle 100-200 times a night) I was using a Fox 40, but I switched to a Fox Pearl, No more hearing loss, The Fox pearl has a lower tone. New to the forum, and I thought I would pass that along...
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Thu Mar 23, 2006, 01:39pm
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I believe the Pearl is a two-chambered whistle. So for the small crowds or where there isn't a lot of noise it probably works fine. However, for the bigger crowd and the more noise, I've heard it's best to keep the Pearl and even the Fox40-Mini in your pocket and use a Classic.
I can't really speak for the Pearl, however I tried a Mini this year (basketball) and didn't like it too well. I could tell there was a different sound and that it probably could be drowned out, plus I didn't like the way it felt in my mouth. It's the Classic for me all the way. Last edited by tjones1; Fri Mar 24, 2006 at 11:24am.
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Fri Mar 24, 2006, 11:32am
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Another option
I have found that the Molten WH1 does a very nice job for volleyball matches. It has a nice loud tone that is distinguishable from other whistles in the same gym (especially helpful during a tournament situation with mutliple courts playing). You might consider checking it out.
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Mon Mar 27, 2006, 01:54pm
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The Fox 40 is loud and shrill and the first few times you use it it will make your ears go numb. I use the Mini CMG for volleyball. Works great. Can't say I'm a fan of the Pearl. Everyone has their own preference, though. As for overlapping, do you use an index card or a lineup wheel? An index card is faster and easier, but even though the wheel is more trouble and takes longer, it really does help with overlapping. You can get them at Get Official for about 5 bucks. Back row attacks seem to get by me a time or two before I catch them.
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Mon Mar 27, 2006, 01:57pm
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tj1, Have you tried the mini cmg? They are actually the same size as the old classic cmgs. The new classic cmg feels like a 2x4 in your mouth!
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Mon Mar 27, 2006, 11:40pm
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I have not tried the mimi CMG. I tried a Mini as I said and I didn't like it. I never got to try the older Classic CMG, however it looks like it was smaller. That's my problem with the newer CMG, it's too big in my mouth for my liking. So I'm sticking with the Classic, in fact I had 4 CMG Classics and I traded all but one of them for Classics. Classic all the way with either a smitty, noose, or a break-a-way lanyard!
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Tue Mar 28, 2006, 07:51pm
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The old CMGs were smaller.... and were very comfortable. I have an old one that I still use for every basketball game. I hope it lasts a long time. I have never had a whistle go bad yet, and I have a classic that I bought when they were still pretty new. It has to be 13-14 years old. I used it when I was coaching and it still sounds great. I wish they would go back tot he old size for the classic CMGs. I use the mini cmg exclusively for volleyball and I love them.
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Thu Mar 30, 2006, 05:43pm
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My preferences: Fox 40 Classic or Mini (tie) Mikasa International Fox 40 Pearl Acme Tornado (only if I forget all my other whistles)
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Mon Apr 03, 2006, 02:25am
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I'm sure glad that someone addressed this! I just worked 4 matches in a row Saturday @ the local YMCA. It was the 1st time I've had a whistle in my mouth in 20+ years (I'm a baseball ump). I went on Ebay and ordered me a Classic whistle. I thought either I was a wimp or I was just getting old because my ears for a few hours after the matches.
Anyone know where to get the Molten WH1 or have other thoughts on it? Thanks!
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Mon Apr 03, 2006, 09:19am
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Mon Apr 03, 2006, 10:39am
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Molten WH
Go to http://www.moltenusa.com and click on the "Accessories" link on the left side of the window. Then, click on "Miscellaneous".
The Molten WH costs $3.99 and is a an excellent whistle. In addition, I personally like the Fox "Pearl" as well as the "Classic" Fox 40. Hope that is a help.
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