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Distinctive Whistles

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Hilly1618

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Any suggestions please regarding whistles that have distinctive tones. Will be part of a team of referees officiating at a multi pitch event with games going on at the same time on 3 separate pitches very close together. It would be great if we could identify whistles that are distinctive for each pitch. TIA
 
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I don’t think you can beat a Fox Classic/Fox 40 Classic but always best to have at least 2 whistles with all having completely different tones in case others have the same.
 
The problem with Fox 40, or sonic blast is that they are common (not distinct). I have a pea whistle that you hardly hear anymore. I also have a Acme Slimline Tornado with a distinct tone but not very loud. I have only ever had to use them once or twice.
 
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The problem with Fox 40, or sonic blast is that they are common (not distinct). I have a pea whistle that you hardly hear anymore. I also have an Acme Slimline Tornado with a distinct tone but not very loud. I have only ever had to use them once or twice.
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This is what we are coming up against. I have mostly Fox40 , is the Fox Sonic very different? What about Molten?
 
I used to swear by the sonik blast but having tried it a while back at six a side, and since switching to the you no which (valkeen for those not in the know) it was bleddy awful.
 
The problem with the Sonik Blast is it can be very difficult to vary the tone and volume, I've watched lots of referees struggle with it and every blow of the whistle sounds the same.
 
The fox 40 pearl sounds very different. But it is harder to “talk” with. The version of the acme tornado that looks like a bent stick of chewing gum also has a quite distinctive sound. It is my go to whistle on multi fields. (The sonic blast seems to be a love it or hate it whistle—I don’t like it myself.)
 
My pea whistle has a good story to it. Several years ago I noticed it when a train conductor was blowing it for a train to leave the station. Though I've been hearing it for much longer than that. When I noticed it a second time a few days later, I walked into the office of a train station and asked what brand and model of whistle they use. The guys asked me why I was asking. When I told him what I am going to use it for he said he plays soccer, took out an unopened pack from a cupboard and handed it to me and said I know how tough a job it is you guys do. ☺️
 
I've tried the two expensive whistles (still have them) but haven't used them for over 5 years.

I just couldn't get use to them.

The loudness of the Sonik has always been helpful when you hear a player say "i didn't hear the whistle ref!"

I just vary the length to display the seriousness of the situation.
 
I swear by Valkeens - or more specifically Valkeen knock-offs which are absolutely indistinguishable in both look, feel and tone.

I originally bought one for £40 mostly because I have more money than sense and was curious as to how a whistle could possibly be worth that much. When I list it I bought another one.

Since then the knock-off have become available for £4-6. The finger grip is not as good so I buy genuine Molten Dolphins which come with three finger grips and discard the whistle.
 
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