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| Brand: Powerball
Category: Sports
Buy New: £12.43 - £19.95
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 3.8 x 3
MPN: PBAP250
UPC: 090000021334
EAN: 5060109200126
ASIN: B000OT8JQE
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| Features:
| • | Perfect for golfers, musicians, squash, tennis, fencing, basketball, badminton, archery, cricket etc | | • | Use for rehabilitation and relief from carpal tunnel syndrome and RSI. | | • | 250Hz Pro Powerball comes with a digital speedmeter/counter | | • | Not suitable for Children Under 14yrs |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Power Ball November 20, 2008
Craig K. S. Davidson (Nantes)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Can become quite addictive, you will get lost of glances from strangers, but once they see what it is, then you can be assured they want one aswell
The best choice of Powerball to go for: 250Hz Pro November 11, 2008
D. J. Burton (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There are a lot of Powerballs to choose from; if you're undecided then go for this one. It has the digital display which is a must-have, and none of the other gimmicks the other Powerballs have that only serve to slow the ball down.
Starting the ball can be awkward with the lace, but after a while you will be able to do this with your hand and bin the lace - at this point the Powerball is a lot more fun and accessible. It will take a few days to learn the proper technique of spinning the ball - persevere at this because once it is mastered you hardly have to move your arm to keep it spinning. It's surprising how much forearm muscle you'll use with this minimal movement.
They are a lot of fun and are one of the best ways to build up forearm strength. A bit like the hand spring grips you can get but you are more likely to use the Powerball because of the variety of things you can do, and the fact there is the challenge of beating your personal best.
Highly recommended, and a great gift idea.
Definetly a good buy... October 13, 2008
Mr. P. von Gerard (Surrey, UK)
Im not sure what made me buy this, probably the cheap price and the fact that if it broke or was rubbish 12 wasnt a great loss, but no what a buy it was!!!!
Took it out the box and literally took it for a spin and thought this isnt particularly intense and then BAM your whole arm, not just your hand, not just your wrist but the whole arm is feeling a really decent workout.
(and i only reached 5,000rpm on the first go :/)
Its great just to walk around the house with it, twirling it around or sitting down at a desk reading or even just watching tv.
I would definetly recomend this product to anyone of any fitness ability or age to have a go!
Paul
 I finally got the hang of it... June 25, 2008
Richard Madgin (Manchester, UK)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
When I received this item I was excited to get it out of the box and to see what all the fuss was about. You can imagine my disappointment then when I couldn't get it working. Fortunately, as with most things, a little perseverence paid off and I finally got the gyroscope buzzing along.
I bought this to use as described to help protect against injuries such as RSI as I like to to many crafts that can cause my hands to ache and cramp. Having only used the powerball for a short while I can't say for certain how effective it will be to guard against this but the initial signs are promising. If you use this daily just long enough to get a gentle ache, and at only gentle to moderate speeds then you should notice (as I have) that good kind of aching you get when muscles have been worked.
I don't think much to the electronic interface as although the idea of being able to measure your highest speed is fun... once you've achieved a high speed and then subsequently failed many times to better it this function then becomes defunct.
Overall I'd say this is an interesting buy and if you're intrigued by it as I was, then go ahead and order one. The price is not unrealistic for the obvious R&D and production of this item so treat yourself... even if you only end up using it as a toy.
 Powerball? (where is the power)? June 2, 2008
darkday (newcastle upon tyne)
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought one of these for a parent recovering from wrist surgery, motivated by the claims that this was just the job to help him regain the use of his hand.
After several attempts by him and other family members, we found the thing ran out of steam after 5 seconds. The idea of using fingers to achieve the blistering RPM, let alone the other claims was a total non starter. This was returned to the manufacturer and a replacement given. (After all 20+ positive reviews can't be bad). Sadly, the replacement was as bad as the 1st one. Numerous friends were invited to try to get any performance out of it but to no avail. I gravely doubt that we are all inept or incompetent in pulling a ripcord, therefore can only assume that I've just been unlucky to get 2 dud items.
Short of sacrificing a goat to the prince of darkness in the hope of obtaining the forbidden knowledge of getting it to work, I have no other option than to return this and seek a full refund.
Sorry, but from my experience, I think the item isn't fit for purpose.
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