One bounces, one does not — and that decides everything
Which 6 kg ball suits slams, throws or wall work?
Both weigh 6 kg and they are not interchangeable. One states that it returns when struck on the floor; the other states that it absorbs impact and does not bounce. Slamming a ball that rebounds sends it back up, and throwing a ball that does not rebound at a wall does very little.
| Compared on | Pro-Grip Medicine Ball 6 kg | Wall Ball 35 cm, 6 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6 kg | 6 kg |
| Diameter | Not published | 35 cm |
| Material | Solid rubber core with a dimpled rubber surface | Not published; strap and lacing construction |
| Bounce | Rebounds when struck on the floor | Absorbs impact and does not bounce |
| Grip | Double handles, plus a dimpled surface | Described as good grip |
A tick means one listing published something the other did not, or published a better figure. It does not mean the product is better, and the column is not a score out of anything: a maker who says less loses lines here without losing a comparison. The two verdicts below are where the page is settled.
The only ball on the shelf with handles, on a solid rubber core that is stated to come back off the floor. That makes swings and rotational work possible and makes slams a bad idea — which the listing says rather than leaving it to be found out.
A wall ball, specified by the two figures that define one: 35 cm across and stated not to bounce. The large diameter is what makes a repeated chest catch possible. It names no material at all.
The maker states it rebounds when struck on the floor. A ball that comes back up is not a slam ball, and the review page records that as the property to read before buying.
A wall ball is caught on the chest and forearms rather than gripped in the hands. A wide ball meets that area without precision, which is what makes repeated catches possible. It is the largest published diameter in the family.
Bad Company names a solid rubber core; sveltus names a strap and lacing construction without naming the cover or the filling. Both are recorded as published on the review pages.
6 kg, double handles, solid rubber core, rebounds
The only ball here with handles — a double grip — on a solid rubber core that the maker states bounces back off the floor.
Best for: Swings and rotational work where a grip is wanted rather than a cradle
Ø 35 cm, 6 kg, absorbs impact, does not bounce
A wall ball at Ø 35 cm and 6 kg — the largest diameter here — stated to absorb impact and not bounce, with a lace and strap construction.
Best for: Wall throws, where a large soft ball is caught repeatedly at chest height
A figure written into a sentence below was read once, on the day that sentence was written, and nothing has refreshed it since. The amount a shop is asking right now loads beside the product itself — that is the only one still current.
