Bolas The bolas are three balls attached to ropes or cords about a yard in length; the other ends of the cords are tied together in a knot. The wielder of the bolas whirls them by the knot and throws them at a target; if they hit, they wrap around the target, with the balls smashing painfully into the target as they connect. Cestus The cestus is a glove like weapon, studded with sharp spikes and edges on the back of the glove and across the knuckles. Gladiators fighting with the cestus usually wear two, one on each hand. Drusus The Drusus is a Gladius (short sword) of exceptional quality. Lasso The lasso, or lariat, is a length of rope with a loop at the end; the wielder holds the slack in his off-hand, and hurls the loop at his target. Net The gladiators' net consists of a small (8' to 12' diameter) circular net with weights around the edge and a trailing rope used for control. Whip Shield Axe Spear Dagger Knife