where to get a NRL Whistle

[fatscally]

Hi.

The whistle used in the NRL has a distinctive tone. It sounds lower and almost as though it's slowing down.
Where can I get one of those? Mine sounds very Soccer-ish.

 

[Robert Burns]

That's because of how they hold it, not because of the whistle.

99% of the time it's an Acme Thunderer 58.5, however they cover the hole slightly to bring a deeper tone.

I must get that video of this done soon!

Hope that helps!

 

[FlipFlop]

Or do they use the Acme Thunderer 58? That has a different sound.

( Note - this is the one I use, prefer it, and find it easier to change the tone than the 58.5)

 

[Phil E]

You don't use an Alpenhorn then? :biggrin:

 

[fatscally]

with a name like Acme Thunderer no 58.5 and an answer like "no not the 58 but the 58.5" it would be easy to imagine that this is a pisstake but nope, you boys are bang on the button again

http://www.acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/product.php?productid=59&cat=1&page=2

 

[Robert Burns]

The difference is just a taper on the mouth piece.

However the RL refs mostly use a cover over too, in order to control the tones they get.

Glad you found it

 

[leaguerefaus]

Agreed that they nearly all use the metal 58.5, but one of the refs at the U13, 14, 16 Cultural Exchange in QLD was using a plastic acme which got a good sound. Gerard Sutton was using a plastic acme in the Cowboys v Broncos match last Friday. Apparently they're easier to get a good tone out of. I've never tried one personally though.

 

[Dickie E]

I've got a plastic one. I use it sometimes but prefer the metal one.

 

[smeagol]

On Amazon, I snagged three plastic ones as back-ups at $6 a pop (I lose track of things a LOT).

I've never had to use them, but I did lend one to a referee at a tournament, and he was raving. I ended up letting him have it because he liked it so much.

 

[Lee Lifeson-Peart]

Acme plastic ones don't come in " half " sizes. Ie there's no plastic equivalent to the metal 58.5. Just the 58 which is a 558.

Clear as mud!

 

[damo]

I have a plastic 558 and a metal 58.5. Although it isn't a popular opinion, I much prefer the 558 because it is louder, deeper and requires less effort to blow. People say the 58.5 is easier to get a variable tone and that may be true.

One of my assessors recommended I get the Acme 58 which is a wide mouthed metal one. Unfortunately I have looked and looked for one in the sports shops but they don't have them here. Has anyone else used this one?

I think this weekend is likely to be my last weekend for the year, so maybe over the summer I'll look into getting one over the internet.

 

[Lee Lifeson-Peart]

I have a plastic 558 and a metal 58.5.

So do I.

 

[FlipFlop]

One of my assessors recommended I get the Acme 58 which is a wide mouthed metal one. Unfortunately I have looked and looked for one in the sports shops but they don't have them here. Has anyone else used this one?

I use the 58. Got it online from Acme...... (If you have a birthday coming up, then someone can get you one, and get it engraved, for you from Acme!!)

 

[tim White]

Very good whistle the '58'. Slightly deeper tone and LOUDER than others. Will chip teeth or give a fat lip if you are in a hurry and careless, easier to clean out when you fall over and stuff it into the mud. Change hands occasionally to avoid one bicep developing more than the other- proper MAN'S whistle this.

 

[menace]

I've got a plastic one. I use it sometimes but prefer the metal one.

Now now Dickie...we are talking about whistles!

 

[L'irlandais]

menace,
If you don't want to know the answer, don't ask the question.

 

[menace]

Just wait for the pictures!:holysheep:

 

[bodybyvi]

Acme Thunderer no 58.5 is good but most of the time i'd refer to the metal one because of the sound and longevity.

 

[leaguerefaus]

Ordered the plastic 558 online and its due to arrive during the next week. Hoping it goes good!

 

[The Fat]

Ordered the plastic 558 online and its due to arrive during the next week. Hoping it goes good!

From where and how much please?