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Powerball Neon White Pro Signature | 
| Brand: Powerball
Category: Sports
List Price: £27.50
Buy New: £12.99
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Rating:  113 reviews
Sales Rank: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 4 x 3.8 x 3.1
MPN: PBNSIG
Model: Signature Series
EAN: 5060109200195
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Perfect for golfers, musicians, squash, tennis, fencing, basketball, badminton, archery, cricket etc | | • | Dynamic, exquisite, absolutely gorgeous! | | • | Use for rehabilitation and relief from carpal tunnel syndrome and RSI. | | • | Sapphire white light neon rotor | | • | Neon White Powerball comes with a digital speedmeter/counter | | • | Limited edition gyroscope has a top speed in excess of 16,000rpm | | • | Just the size of a tennis ball and weighs under 300grams | | • | Not suitable for Children Under 14yrs |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
NSD Powerball, SIGNATURE SERIES. This is the Limited Edition model. This powerball comes fitted with the built in computer/counter, so you can score your performance. Also included are 3 starter cords and a wrist strap. The special edition box set also includes a DVD containing the following sections: Powerball exercises, Tips on starting your Powerball, Powerball World Records, Powerball The Movie, This is also one of the light up models with white flashing LEDs, the faster you go the brighter the display. The speed meter has 4 settings - Total revolutions during a session, Real time revolutions (real time speed), Highest RPM reached and the Physical Strength Index (Strength Test). The Powerball range is an extremely flexible exercise tool with which to build huge power in the arms, wrists and fingers.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 113
 Powerball newcomer May 7, 2008
D. Goodson (UK, Cheshire)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I bought a Power Ball due to me suffering with acute pain in my elbow after sitting at a desk at work for long hours. It arrived three days earlier than the estimated delivery date, which is obviously a great credit to Amazon. The parcel arrived in a huge Amazon box that could have fit about 10 Power Balls in it!
However, that aside, I unpacked it and immediately wanted to test it out. After about 5 unsuccessful attempts to get the thing started, I finally managed to bring it to life. I was immediately hooked! You can instantly feel the power that is generated and it isn't long before your muscles feel like they are working hard. I know I said I bought it for rehabilitation but I've got a competitive side and wanted to know how fast I could get it. After 15 minutes I managed speeds of over 6000 rpm, but later that evening I managed to get a top speed of 10,702 rpm, I thought my arm was about to explode!
So, although I cannot yet comment on the rehabilitation side of this product, I can say that it is an incredible piece of kit that will have you hooked from the moment you take it out of the box!
Buy one! You will NOT be disappointed.
Powerball Newb and I love it! January 7, 2008
Mr. R. Betts (Swindon, UK)
235 out of 243 found this review helpful
I am completely new to the who Powerball scene and I don't play any of the sports listed or any musical instruments.
Purely by chance I stumbled upon this item on Amazon as it was getting 4-5 stars, so after reading a few of the reviews and finding out what all the fuss was about I was intrigued and I had to give it a try.
At this stage I must point out that like a lot of the male population I am a slave when it comes to impulse buying and gadgets and I've been the unfortunate owner of some poor gadgets and toys as well as some good ones.
The Powerball is defiantly one of my better buys. As I said at the start, I'm not a sporty person (Snooker and the odd game of football is about as far as I stretch) but I fancied a bit more exercise and increasing my arms strength. Don't get me wrong, this item isn't going to give you a CV workout, or get you breaking a sweat but the force it generates will certainly increase your arm muscles & strength and certainly took me by surprise how much power it does generate and I've only got it up for 8,000 RPM (just half of its potential!).
It takes a while to get used to starting it up and I've still not mastered doing it without the string, but after a couple of attempts you get used to the `rhythm' of it and now I have no trouble at all starting it up and keeping it going for as long as I want. Be patient at this point, it can get frustrating when you can't get the thing started!
The main thing that sells this to me, is I can't put it down, I know its cliché, but it really does make it a fun way to exercise your arms and its addictive. I can sit there watching the football on the TV and using this at the same time and it doesn't feel too strenuous.
The only tiny tiny thing I can grumble about is the noise it makes, it not horrendously loud, but its just enough to put me off bringing it to work with me, which is a shame because I'd be using it all day.
So, hopefully that gives you a good idea of what the fuss is all about from a newb perspective, read the reviews and if you think its something you want to give a try, go and get one!
An ingenious and addictive piece of exercise equipment!! December 22, 2008
E. C. Carnochan (Dumfries)
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
This product is fantastic. Period.
I particularly love the review below giving it 1*. If you need to spend more than 30 seconds to get it to spin fast and smooth you've got the worst co-ordination in the world. Beginners need to spin the gyro inside with the string provided - which will NOT break if you do it right, you don't need to even spin it hard but it's easier than using your finger. Then all you need to do is twist your wrist slowly in a 6" circle. That's all you need to do to get it spinning. Then match the revolutions of the gyro with a smooth wrist movement and you're away!! Start slow and practice fast, small circle movements to build up the resistance. This Powerball is fantastic, the faster you go the harder it is to spin - I thought it wasn't doing much until I stopped and then had trouble lifting a cup of tea!! It's great for muscle building, injury physiotherapy and dexterity and grip - you won't be dissapointed!!
Please note - this basic model does NOT come with the LCD monitor which measures your speed, RPM etc. You might not think you'd want it but after you get it spinning all you'll want to know is how fast it's going!!! Go for the slightly more expensive Neon or Pro model which includes the LCD counter.
Banish Bingo Wings! December 1, 2008
Pyewacket (UK)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is why I bought the Power Ball to try and get some definition in my upper arms and it is working providing I stick with it and keep on doing 'rep's. For me as I am disabled and have slightly weak hands, I am glad it comes with a strap otherwise I can see it flying through the air straight into the tv or knocking someone out! My husband who suffers from tendonitis has also found it incredibly helpful in relieving the pain in his wrists.
One thing I have to add is...........when it arrived my husband was curled up with laughter watching my trying to start it, well, the last laugh was on him as I started it on the second attempt and he took at least 6 go's at it! Girl power! We still don't have the knack of starting the ball without the strings though but will perservere.
Word of caution........make sure you keep the starter strings safe otherwise little cats love to eat them.
A brilliant idea and I am so pleased I purchased it.
Effective, enjoyable and worth every penny June 16, 2008
Mr. Sm Quattrone
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
On the company's website, they clearly take pride in emphasising the Powerball's addictive nature, and rightly so. There's great satisfaction to be had within minutes of using the product, as you become more proficient in your technique, admiring the miniature lights festival created inside and all the while knowing that your strength is improving.
As the proud owner of a Signature Series for several days, I've alternated between every suggested motion, often giving it a vigorous whirl and at other times a mild paced spin. I'm pleased to say that my forearms are beginning to feel much more firm and my gripping power noticeably improved such that I'm tempted to keep clenching my fists in amazement. Both the fun factor and physical benefit make a wonderful incentive to use this product as part of a long term routine.
I've gotten my family hooked into healthy competition for the highest score boasted on the LCD display. All that remains is to show the Powerball to my cat (she has a thing for luminous objects).
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