I take adult ballet, so when I saw a spray version of rosin, I was immediately curious. Traditional rosin works, but it can also be messy, and the idea of having a little spray bottle that I could just throw into my dance bag sounded so much easier.
First of all, this is SMALL, and in this case I actually love that. The bottle is only 1.69 oz, so it takes up almost no room in my dance bag. The packaging is pretty, very ballet coded, and the bottle has a simple fine mist sprayer.
I also really like that I don’t have to deal with loose rosin. No powder, no little rosin box, no mess all over everything else in my bag. Just shake it, spray a little where you need the extra grip, let it dry, and you’re good to go.
For me, the biggest selling point is control. I can use a light spray instead of accidentally getting way more rosin than I wanted. The mist is fine, it dries pretty quickly, and I can add another little spray if I feel like I need more grip.
I also think this makes SO much sense for taking to ballet class because it’s easy to use right before class without making a whole production out of it. It’s basically the dance bag version of “spray and go.”
One thing I did notice, though, is that the Amazon listing really pushes the whole “no residue” claim, while the actual box says that it may leave residue on surfaces and to test before use. I’m definitely listening to the box on that one. I would be careful about where I’m spraying this and wouldn’t just start spraying it directly over a studio floor.
Now let’s dive into the pros and cons!
The PROS: 1) No more messy rosin situation. This is probably my favorite part. I love having the grip of rosin without carrying loose powder around in my ballet bag. 2) The spray gives me way more control. I can start with a tiny amount and add more if I need it instead of going overboard. 3) It dries quickly. I’m not standing around waiting forever before I can actually use my shoes again. 4) Perfect size for my ballet bag. The bottle is tiny, lightweight, and easy to keep with the rest of my dance stuff.
The CONS: 1) The residue claim is a little confusing. The listing says no residue, but the actual packaging says it may leave residue on surfaces and recommends testing first. I appreciate that the box warns you, but I wish the listing matched that language. 2) You don’t get a huge bottle. It’s only 1.69 oz for $10.99, although personally I’d rather have the smaller bottle because I’m carrying it to ballet. 3) A little goes a long way. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I would definitely start LIGHT. You can always add another spray if you need more grip.
My final thoughts are that I actually really like this. It’s one of those products where the convenience is what makes me want to keep using it.
As someone taking adult ballet, I don’t need another bulky thing taking up space in my dance bag, and I definitely don’t need rosin powder getting everywhere. This gives me a much cleaner and easier way to add a little extra grip when I need it.
I do think the listing should be more transparent about the possibility of residue because the packaging itself clearly mentions it. But beyond that, this little bottle has officially earned a permanent spot in my ballet bag.