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BinaryQuill Updated: 2025-06-08

Jai Alai

Jai Alai is played with solid rubber balls that are even harder than golf balls hurled against a wall. Now imagine that ball coming at you at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour. During the hectic pace of play, it is not uncommon for one of these balls to hit a player on the body or face, causing serious injury.

It's inevitable that you'll get hit, as the ball is frequently thrown around and bounces off the three walls faster than the human eye can detect. According to Brad Nash of GQ, Jai Alai as a sport has lost some of its appeal in recent years, perhaps due to these factors. Read more below.