Binding: Sports Brand: Powerball EAN: 5060109200171 Feature: Perfect for golfers, musicians, squash, tennis, fencing, basketball, badminton, archery, cricket etc Label: Powerball UK Ltd Manufacturer: Powerball UK Ltd Manufacturer Minimum Age: 14 Publisher: Powerball UK Ltd Studio: Powerball UK Ltd
Features
Perfect for golfers, musicians, squash, tennis, fencing, basketball, badminton, archery, cricket etc Use for rehabilitation and relief from carpal tunnel syndrome and RSI Finished in a magnificent mirror-chrome Almost twice the weight of the Neon or 250Hz models Features: 6 function digital speedmeter/counter Comes with transparent 2-piece display case
A brand new, boxed sealed NSD 350Hz Metal Powerball.
Not yet fully released to the world market, this is your chance to get hold of the ultimate in Powerball technology.
Unlike the cheaper imitations like Ironpower, his Powerball comes fitted with the built in computer/counter, so you can score your performance, and monitor your improvement.
To compliment such a magnificent product, it is presented in a unique and totally transparent 2-piece magnetic display case which will please the most discerning tastes. (When you are not spinning your new 350Hz Powerball, you are going to be happy just sitting there looking at it on the desk :-)
The speed meter has 5 settings - Total revolutions during a session, Real time revolutions (real time speed), Highest RPM reached, Historical highest RPM reached and the Physical Strength Index (Strength Test).
The counter also has an auto power off function to save on battery life.
The 350Hz Metal is the latest addition to the exciting family of Powerball products and is the most powerful Powerball to date.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Great invention, NOT a toy. Comment: This is a fantastic invention and can be used for either strengthening weak arms and wrists or to relieve the aches and pains of repetitive strain injuries however the plastic, easier to use versions are better for the therapeutic side.
This thing definitely improves your strength in your arms however you will NOT get big biceps and forearms from using these things regularly, anybody who believes they have large arms from using this are talking complete rubbish, yes it may tone them and give them a slight thicker build but you will not have huge arms from using this. Quite simply, the amount of rotations (reps for instance) you use is burning the muscles in your arm out rather than training them to make them grow AKA over training. So it would take a long time to see any difference in the size of your arms as opposed to using dumbells and doing it the proper way.
This tool is great for weightlifters however, as it can really improve the strength of your wrists and elbows.
If you decide to purchase this... Enjoy!
If you'd rather save £40 get a plastic version, because they are just as effective at strengthening weak joints, just not as effective for improving strength. Customer Rating: Summary: who needs spinach! Comment: after becoming a powerball addict was itching to buy the metal version but over £60?!? well it was worth every penny, looks fantastic in its magnetic display box. feels a lot heavier but runs so smooth. after a session with this get the regular plastic ball out and it feels light as a feather so watch your revolutions rise. a perfect upgrade and training partner for combined use with the plastic balls. seems a lot of money but feeds my addiction perfectly. give me a few months and popeyes forearms will be puny in comparison. Customer Rating: Summary: Powerball 350 Hz Metal Pro Comment: Bought this on impulse last week - any exercise that involves sitting down has to be good. Initial thoughts are that it is a gimmick, but I have to admit that it is surprisingly addictive. I don't expect to develop the forearms of Popeye but I have noticed a difference in (particularly) my wrists over the last week. And I must resist the several jokes that really need to be made at this point.
As an explanation the motion needed to generate the best speed in the Powerball is a smooth circular wrist action (which of course needs the forearm muscles). As an office worker of many years (lot of time on the keyboard) I have no real strength in my arms/wrists and thought that this toy might be a way to improve strength so that I could show that I am a real man and rip the top off jars etc. Still working up to that but there is, in just a week, a noticeable difference in my wrist flexibility/movement.
In short like any exercise that you repeat regularly this gadget will improve the strength of your forearms and flexibility of your wrists.
Pros - light exercise you can do sitting down while keeping one had free for a beer (resisted temptation for a bad joke again). Improves wrist joint flexibility/coordination.
Cons- takes some practice to use. Nearly threw mine out on day 1 in frustration of not being able to get it going. If you can get this thing going with a "finger flick" you either are Conan or have a massively overdeveloped finger. Either way i would not argue with you.
My opinion - buy it as a toy that just might do you some good if you persevere with it. Also makes a good talking point and great paperweight. Customer Rating: Summary: The Behemoth of powerballs Comment: These are behemoths in the powerball arena, and I must stress, do not use these unless you are fairly competent with the regular powerballs (12,000 rpm average). The first thing that will strike you after the really cool mirror finish is the price. Yes, there is no getting around it, they are expensive, but it reflects the build quality of the product. At slow speeds these are quite therapeutic, and actually allow you to feel the motion better than the standard plastic ones, but if you take it out of the safe zone (5000 rpm) then it becomes quite different.
Rule number one, NEVER touch the rotor past 7000 rpm, if you do, you'll only do it once, once burnt twice shy. If you have even slightly clammy hands you'll be in a lot of pain if you touch the rotor (this is from personal experience) since the rotor will pull your finger or palm into the very tight gap between the rotor and the shell, causing a very nasty bruise and possibly a burn.
Now, I'm sorry if that has put some people off, but like other exercise equipment, you must be aware of the dangers. These metal balls are not toys and most certainly not for children. If you're competent with the regular powerball, but seemed to have hit that annoying 12,500-rpm limit, then this will most certainly help. You can't use these like normal powerballs since the inertia from them is almost double, 12,000 rpm on a normal equates to about 9,000 rpm on these. You will quite literally need to use your entire body to use these effectively. Your wrist takes second place when it comes to strain, as it's more about your arm and shoulder. I've been using my metal for about 4 months and can just about reach 11,900 rpm, and it feels like I'm trying to shake a 10kg cocktail shaker with one hand. Suffice it to say that my arms aren't small anymore.
As previously mentioned, they come with a cool looking 2 part clear acrylic case with magnetic locks to hold it in place and comes with quite a selection of spare parts (so you'd expect with the price). It comes with the obligatory 2 starter strings, which are not exactly useful because of the weight of the rotor, but if you're a regular powerballer then you'll be using the old thumb flick start. It also comes with 4 spare washers (these are thinner than the standard powerball washers and as a result wear out faster), a spare polycarbonate support sleeve (I've had to replace mine already) and finally, a spare blue support ring (this locks the sleeve to the rotor and wears away instead of the metal shell). It also comes with a wrist strap in case you drop it, but it's not entirely practical because you'll be switching hands frequently.
The metal powerballs are about 10-20% larger (height/diameter) than the regular powerballs making them harder for people with small hands to use.
I would not recommend these as your first purchase, even if you have strong arms, start with the regulars first, get used to the motion, but once you've gotten your technique up to scratch, then go for it, they give one hell of a workout. Customer Rating: Summary: The ultimate powerball Comment: This is a solid metal version of the standard powerball - a gyroscope you spin with your hand to strengthen grip and build up arm muscles.
It puts a greater pressure on your arm and wrist, which is great if you're getting good at the standard ones. Certainly, after using this I did find the standard plastic powerballs to be much easier and lighter to use. This powerball is heavier and generally has a more substantial feel to it. It also starts much more easily, perhaps because of the smoothness of action and balancing they have put into it.
The special case it comes in is funky, with magnetic fastenings. They also include some parts to fix the powerball if you should need to (I haven't yet).
My only criticism is that it's not got the fun factor of the powerball techno or the other ones with flashing LEDs - it's much more for the serious powerball enthusiast (as reflected by the price tag).
It's definitely the next step up in proper, athletic use of powerballs though and I try to use mine at least once on each arm per day to keep that grip and arm strength exercised!
