Boomerang-style toys and flying orbs are made from a range of materials, including rubber, plastic, TPR (thermoplastic rubber), ABS, nylon, EVA foam, and other soft-foam constructions.
Return behavior varies by design: some balls are described as returning to the thrower after each throw, certain flying-orb toys can produce boomerang-like curved flight paths depending on the throwing angle and speed, and foam boomerangs are shaped to circle back when thrown.
Several flying-orb toys use concealed propellers or enclosed housings to reduce contact with spinning blades. Product descriptions also commonly state whether a toy is suitable for indoor or outdoor play.
Some flying orb listings specify a built-in 200mAh rechargeable battery that the description says takes about 25 minutes to charge and provides roughly 8–10 minutes of flight time.
Boomerang-style toys are described for water fetch at pools, beaches, and lakes, as well as park, backyard, and beach play. Many flying-orb toys are noted as suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
