I gave up on my Wilton ball tool (the one that comes with the Class 3 kit) several months ago because of the seam that would often snag my thin petals. I tried to sculpy ones (love the small one) but I need something larger with a thicker, more sturdy handle. I often see the pros using a large metal ball tool, with a wooden handle.
I'd like to get one but I need some recommendations. What brand/style of ball tool do you use? Is it any good? What is the diameter of each ball end? Where can it be purchased? Thanks in advance folks! 
I feel your pain. 
I almost gave up sugar flowers because of that tool.
I bought this one:
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=21897&name=Ball%20Tools%20(3%20pieces)%20by%20Marcela%20Sanchez
and love, love it. Best investment I've made.
I have a tendancy towards carpal tunnel, and I was thrilled to find these at ICES! They are very lightweight - and work like a charm. She has them made - I don't know by who, but they are made of acrylic and weigh nothing.
http://www.sugarpaste.com/catalog/orderMisc.htm
She is also the one who came up with the crystal colors - very nice lady! (we want her to come to our Ohio DOS to teach!)
Okay, now I gotta know about these crystal colors. I've seen it mentioned a couple of times on CC. I checked out the website that you posted but it really doesn't describe the product. BTW, those acrylic ball tools are very cool.
i can't tell by looking at the website what the crystal colors are. the colors are beautiful. could someone post what qualities the colors have. tia
I have an all metal ball tool with a thicker barrel than the one Marcella Sanchez sells. I honestly can't remember where I bought it, but it's my favorite.
I also have a PME ball tool that I really like--smooth, lightweight, easy to clean, bright yellow handle that is easy to spot in a mix of tools & brushes, and cheap. Eliminate the spaces below.
country kitchensa . com/catalog/product.aspx?T=1&productId=628157
HTH
Rae
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