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Powerball 250 Hz Pro - Amber | 
| Brand: Powerball
Category: Sports
List Price: £19.99
Buy New: £14.99
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Rating:  86 reviews
Color: Amber
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 3.9 x 3.1
MPN: PBAP250
Model: 250Hz Pro Amber
UPC: 506010920012
EAN: 0506010920012
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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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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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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Powerball is a dynamic and completely revolutionary new gyroscope that literally explodes with mind numbing torque and inertia once you activate its internal rotor.It's about the same size as a tennis ball and weighs just a little more, but take a Powerball in your hand, set that rotor in motion with the cord provided (or use your finger when you get used to it) and you'll experience an extraordinary sensation:Power ball slowly comes alive with gyroscopic force - a sublime yet pleasant resistance to your movement which is transmitted directly into your wrist and arms and which provides soothing, non impact rehabilitation at these lower speeds.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 86
 Powerball - Fantastic! Buy one now!! May 17, 2007
The Admiral (UK)
97 out of 99 found this review helpful
I wasn't quite sure what this was or exactly what it did when I saw it. However I ordered it after reading a few reviews. Stupid thing to do? Absolutly NOT! Powerballs are brilliant, but hard work. It looks like a plastic ball encased by another plastic ball. But set it going and its more of a work-out than using free weights. Once you set it going give it five minutes, if that!, and you will feel it working. It works out your fingers, wrist, forearm and upper arm. For somehing that looks so simple it is absolutly amazing.
After I brought one I showed a few mates, every person I showed now has one. Most reviews seem a bit extreme, but they really are as good as these people say. Worth the next-to-nothing price they are.
Buy one and you won't regret it!
Very Addictive August 2, 2007
J. Fletcher
91 out of 95 found this review helpful
I've been using powerballs since the start of the year and the difference it's made to my arms is definitively note-worthy. They are a little hard to comprehend at first since the way people explain their use can be a little confusing. They work purely on moving your wrist and arm in an egg whisking motion. When you pull the cord, the internal ball starts spinning, when you move your wrist, the ball will resist by means of inertia. My advice would be to `feel' the resistance and push against it, this in turn pushes the ball round, the harder and faster you push, the greater the resistance and the faster the ball spins. There are no motors or gears or anything like that, just a gyro in a shell. It took me about 2 hours to figure out how to keep the ball going, but once you catch on it's extremely addictive. One warning, you will get blisters, but probably worse still, you won't be able to put it down even if you have them, it's that addictive.
My advice would be to give them a chance if you can't get it straight away, try holding it in a different way, take it slow and whisk wide. Also, and more importantly, get the balls with the counters, these are what make them addictive, just getting those few extra rpm's is what makes this fun, not to mention keeps competition going with friends.
Do not be put off by your low speeds to begin with, most people start at about 7000 - 9000 rpm and then level off at 12,000 rpm, it's at this point that things get tough since the resistance goes up exponentially. 12,000 rpm is actually not a bad score, although the leader board is filled with scores of 13,000+. At 14,000+ the entrants become a bit scarcer, and at 15,000, there are 14 people at last check, but the mighty Akis is some 500-rpm faster than the next best at 16,317.
Also, don't cheat and use oil, D40 or other lubricants, this will in fact make things very difficult since the ball won't get any grip and will just spin on the spot, that's even if you can get it started and cleaning them can be a pain.
Speaking of cleaning, yes, like the old joke about cleaning your mouse ball, so too must you clean your powerball which can be a little tricky, go to the official website, they give details on how to open it up (some a little more extreme than others) and use something like methylated or surgical spirits with a non lint cloth, DO NOT USE white spirits.
The warranty that comes with them is exceptional, for the most part they will replace broken starter strings, but you won't need them once you can flick start. They will also replace the washers and the plastic sleeve free of charge, yet some have managed to get the rotor replaced if it breaks (rotor breaks are very rare).
In all, an amazing product and highly recommended.
Why are there not more stars! February 24, 2007
Spider Monkey (UK)
46 out of 48 found this review helpful
I have been using my powerball for over two years now and I love it as much now as when I first got it. The manufacturer's description really doesn't do this product justice, although their website does. If you use this powerball at low speeds it is great for RSI and other wrist/arm injuries. At high speeds it gives an amazing workout and really builds up all the arm and shoulder muscles. The build quality is incredible (do not be tempted by inferior wannabes) and the lifetime guarantee is unbeatable. I've had to replace a small part already (due to my intensive usage!) and they sent out the part quickly, free of charge and with full fitting instructions, can't say fairer than that! It is truly addictive and put it on a table in a room full of friends and you will all soon be fighting to out do one another on high speeds and other stats that the computer on top measures. I could write so much more about this product, but really you've got to buy one and try for yourself, you will not regret it!
The best choice of Powerball to go for: 250Hz Pro November 11, 2008
D. J. Burton (UK)
10 out of 10 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.
if you are lazy as me this is perfect December 4, 2007
kakaounakis (Oxford)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
i am not the guy who works out or likes training ,but this thing is fun and i got stonger ,every day activities are easier now ,you really get stronger with powerball,great product.
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