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TKO 509RMB Rubberized Medicine Ball 12 lbs |  |
| | Rating: 5 reviews
Brand : TKO
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
List Price : $49.99
Sale Price! : $29.99
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Product description
The rubberized medicine ball is a heavy duty weighted ball that bounces. Easy-grip surface, holds its shape. 12 lb. in red.
Features
- Heavy duty weighted ball that bounces.
- Easy-grip surface.
- Holds shape.
Customer Reviews
Almost perfect - except for the black finish peeling off -- 2009-07-12
The oversize is great and make it more difficult for the user. I have 22 of these and train cross country and soccer players with them. The only minor problem is that the black coating peels off on some of the balls. For the weight and the size of the ball it's current price is excellent.
Great Medicine ball -- 2009-07-01
I purchased an 8 LB. medicine ball from a different manufacturer a few years ago from a local sporting goods store. It was filled with sand and very awkward to work with, not always in a good way either. I began looking around for a different brand and style and came across the TKO brand on Amazon. Surprisingly, these med balls are cheaper than anything I have found in town and seemingly get great reviews.
I conduct an outdoor fitness boot camp in the summer, so I use medicine balls often. The 12lb. ball was my first purchase, but I've since ordered the 8lb, 10lb and 15lb. balls. I love them all because they are good quality and can withstand boot camp brutality during our outdoor sessions. I also recommend ordering a few med. ball books so you can learn all of the different exercises. There's a ton of information on the web including youtube videos, but I still like to have something in my hand to refer to.
good value -- 2009-04-24
I bought this to start working out a little more when I'm away from the gym which isn't that often seeings as I work at one. I was a little surprised by its larger size way too big to be confused with a basketball but it still works very well and for the price cant be beat. I have to say though some of the black paint has come off of mine not a big deal but it'd be nice if it didn't come off so easy.
A good choice, but larger than most medicine balls -- 2009-01-10
Although I was surprised at how big this medicine ball is - at 11" in diameter, it's larger than a basketball - I'm still very happy with it. It seems well made, with a lightly textured surface that's easy to hang on to without being too abrasive. Part of what makes a medicine ball such an effective exercise tool is the effort it takes to hang on to it and manipulate the bulk of the thing, and the larger size of this ball requires a nice level of exertion to move it around and control it.
When I bought this TKO 12-pound ball, I also ordered a Valeo 8-pound ball, which has some distinct differences. The Valeo was much smaller, at 8.5" in diameter, and the texturing is much deeper, making it easier to grip. I checked the specs on a 12-pound Valeo ball, and it's only 9.5" in diameter. I couldn't find any specs on the TKO, and frankly I had expected it to be about the same size as the Valeo, so when it arrived I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy working with such a large medicine ball.
But as I state in my review of the Valeo ball, I ended up being glad that I got this combination. The larger size of the TKO makes it harder to handle - which is a good thing, because it makes it more of a workout to manipulate it. For exercises like the squat press or medicine-ball curl, I prefer the larger size of the TKO ball, while for exercises more focused on range-of-motion, the smaller Valeo ball is a great tool. All in all, I'm glad I ended up with the combination of one smaller, lighter medicine ball and one bulkier, heavier medicine ball. If you're considering a pair of these, this might be an option to explore. They both seem equally well made, despite their differences.
If you're just looking for a smaller, easy-to-handle ball, go with the Valeo. But if you're looking for the old-school bulk and feel of a big heavy medicine ball, the TKO is an excellent choice.
Good, Solid Medicine Ball -- 2008-08-24
This is a good quality medicine ball. It's a good size (about 12 inches in diameter) and has a solid design; I can stand on the ball without it collapsing (I weigh about 170 lbs.). I've used this ball in a variety of exercises and haven't had a problem with it.
The ball doesn't get 5 stars from me because its surface is a bit slipperier than I prefer. If you plan on doing a lot of swinging or catching exercises with this medicine ball you may want to wear workout gloves to prevent any broken teeth, noses, or windows. At nearly $40 it's a bit pricey too, but it's still much cheaper than an Everlast medicine ball.
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