SPRI Soft Mini Xerball®

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$14.99 - $23.99

According to the manufacturer, these weighted medicine balls are intended for strength conditioning. Each ball measures 4 inches and is filled with sand to achieve desired weight. Available in 1 lb (purple), 2 lbs (yellow), 3 lbs (orange), 4 lbs (light green), 5 lbs (dark green), 6 lbs (red); 7 lbs (grey), 8 lbs (green). Instruction sheet included.

Editors Review: SPRI Soft Mini Xerball®

Editor's rating:

Soft Mini Xerballs are weighted mini medicine balls designed to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand. The balls are soft and compliant, providing an alternative to traditional resistance-training equipment. Soft Mini Xerballs range in weight from 1 lb up to 8 lb. An exercise instruction sheet detailing proper usage and various stretches and exercises is provided with the purchase of each Soft Mini Xerball.

What we liked:

Soft Mini Xerballs are soft, compliant, and comfortable, and provide a good alternative for people who have a difficult time gripping the narrow handles of traditional dumbbells and barbells.
Soft Mini Xerballs are easier to grip and hold than traditional medicine balls made of hard rubber.
Soft Mini Xerballs add an element of fun and variety to any resistance-training program.

What we didn't like:

The exercise instruction sheet directs the exerciser to use two Soft Mini Xerballs of the same weight for certain upper-body exercises. If you do not read the exercise instruction sheet before you purchase the product, you will have to place another order to purchase the second ball.
Because the Soft Mini Xerballs are filled with sand, they cannot be used for rebounding exercises like some traditional medicine balls, which makes them more limited in their options for use.

October 9, 2009

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Average Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Rated by: Pete (ACE-certified Professional)

Would Recommend this to others?: Most Likely

Comments:

these mini-balls are great tools for people who might have issues with grip strength and have difficulty holding on to traditional dumbbells. Plus these balls can be used to teach some technical movement skills before progressing to heavier loads or more explosive, power-based exercises. in 2005 I developed and taught a conference session on how to use these mini-med balls along with the double-handled medicine balls that were introduced in that time frame. While I might not use them that often, they are a great tool for working with clients and provide a number of different options. as far as the throwing/rebounding, these are greats for throws only when using a proper elastic-recoil type rebounder; they are excellent for developing stable-mobility, mobile-stability, strength and power of the shoulder (specifically the rotator cuff).

Reviewed on: 3/23/2010 12:01:54 PM PT