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Posted: 8/17/2014 6:24:40 AM EDT
Looking to add a medicine ball to my meager home gym...looking at SPRI...is there another brand i should consider for any reason?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006SEQYOS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=15QU94AVSBVAA&coliid=I2JCC6Q4D7FYO9&psc=1
Link Posted: 8/18/2014 6:09:53 AM EDT
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Depends what you want to do with it.  That description says that ball is designed to bounce; does that fit with what you will use it for?

I wanted a 20lb med ball just for doing wallballs and didn't want to pay too much for something I'd only be using a couple of times a month.  I got a 20lb everlast delivered for about $50.
Link Posted: 8/18/2014 12:38:56 PM EDT
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I made a 20#er out of a cheap basketball from Walmart and sand from Lowe's and Gorilla Tape. 9 bucks and it has held up for 2.5 years of hard use.
Link Posted: 8/19/2014 4:02:23 PM EDT
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Dynamax is high quality but youre looking at $100.

I bought one thinking I would use it more, but I dont use it that often. Not an essential gym item. Mostly for wall balls.
Link Posted: 8/20/2014 12:56:45 AM EDT
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Dynamax is high quality but youre looking at $100.

I bought one thinking I would use it more, but I dont use it that often. Not an essential gym item. Mostly for wall balls.
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Thanks for all the replies..Actually just picked up a 14 lb Dynamax...

As for usage, I plan on using it for core exercises and balance exercises...been using one in some workout sessions i do with others and it seemed like a good way to add something different to a routine.
Link Posted: 8/20/2014 11:37:34 AM EDT
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I know you didn't mention it, but I would highly suggest picking up a slamball too.
Link Posted: 8/20/2014 9:58:35 PM EDT
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I have a few, but the only one I really use is this...

http://store.titleboxing.com/title-classic-leather-max-grip-medicine-ball.html

the 20 lbs ball is $29.99, (it's usually always on sale) and it's good quality.


Link Posted: 8/20/2014 11:00:28 PM EDT
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I got a 20lb with handles back when I was throwing a lot.

It opens up what you can do with it, swing, throw, kettlebell type exercises, etc..

Link Posted: 8/22/2014 8:49:51 PM EDT
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I have a few, but the only one I really use is this...

http://store.titleboxing.com/title-classic-leather-max-grip-medicine-ball.html

the 20 lbs ball is $29.99, (it's usually always on sale) and it's good quality.


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I have one of these for wallballs.  It does the job at a fraction of the price for a dynamax.   Another alternative is to get a slamball and use it for wallballs, slamballs, and other medball movements.
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