Staffsmith creates innovative, modular staff systems – built with passion, precision, and purpose.

Founded by Thorben Plath in 2017, Staffsmith took a bold new step in 2025 when long-time supporter David Hürlimann officially joined as a legal partner and Staffsmith became a GmbH. Dave had been contributing behind the scenes since the very beginning, helping shape the company’s direction and vision.

We fuse advanced materials with modern technology: 3D-printed TPU components, carbon fiber for unmatched strength, and exciting new products in development using CNC milling and laser cutting.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in juggling and staff manipulation, Thorben and Dave bring deep, real-world insight to every design. Our mission is to build high-performance props and support the growth of the community. That’s why we aim to release many of our designs as open source for non-commercial use.

Staffsmith – Made for Flow.