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Powerball is a dynamic and completely revolutionary new gyroscope that literally explodes with mind-numbing torque and inertia once you activate its internal rotor.
EXERCISE • PLAY • COMPETE
Ideal for sports like Golf, Tennis, Squash and all other activities demanding power in the arms, hands and wrists. Great for musicians too! Drummers, guitarists, pianists (in fact most musicians!) will benefit from the increased strength and dexterity that an NSD Powerball will give them!
How It Works
Merely the size of a tennis ball and weighing about 250g, it looks harmless enough, yet this unique gyro can spin at an incredible 15,000rpm and generate over 40lbs of force - all of which is applied to the fingers, hands, wrists and arms of the user. No matter how fit or strong you already are, using the ball for just 5-10 minutes each day will unconditionally guarantee a substantial strength increase in the full muscle groups of the lower arm and wrist, within a very short time frame.
The Fun Side
The onboard computer/rev. counter makes Powerball one of the most seriously addictive products since the Rubik Cube! Place Powerball on a table in front of a group of guys and sit back to watch what happens; Round and round it will be passed with each player trying their hardest to beat the high score that someone in the group will inevitably get!
The Gentle Side
As a ‘non impact’ strengthening device, which exercises every muscle group in the forearm, Powerball has been medically recommended as an ideal instrument by which to rehabilitate an injury to the hand, wrist, forearm or elbow. It works isometrically to gently stress the damaged area in a perfectly smooth, even manner which cannot be replicated by normal exercise, therefore lending itself to the gentle rehabilitation of Repetitive Stress injuries, Carpal Tunnel symptoms and Arthritic conditions.
Product Description
Original NSD Powerball Signature Series - White. Dynamic, exquisite, absolutely gorgeous! The extraordinary new Powerball Signature with its sapphire white light neon rotor revolving within a subtly smoked shell is truly a design classic and will exceed the very highest expectations of Powerball fans all over the world once they experience its silky smooth movement!
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Trailblazr
There are two main reasons to get one of these. The first is if you want to strengthen your hand and arms. The second? To have fun!
First reason one. If you're looking for a way to strengthen your arm and hand, the powerball will definitely help you with this. Specifically, you have to hold on to it, so it works the gripping muscles of the hand. It also works the wrist muscles, because you have to rotate your wrist to keep the motion going. Lastly, your biceps will get a workout as well, because your biceps muscle helps turn your palm up (supination), which is one of the motions involved in keeping the gyro spinning.
I can't really see anyone with an acute wrist/elbow/arm injury using this device, as it would probably be just too vigorous a motion and flare things up. In other words, say you had really bad tennis elbow and could hardly grip things or move your wrist around much- I think the powerball would likely make it worse in the beginning. Maybe use it more later on as it got better as the powerball is definitely an advanced activity you could do to get fully back into shape. Exercises like those outlined in Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow would probably work better than to jump into something vigorous like a powerball. Mild cases might do alright though.
On the other hand, if you don't have an injury and are just looking to get the above muscles stronger and in better shape, then the powerball will certainly benefit you. Because it can spin progressively faster and faster as you get stronger, the powerball can provide you with a progressive resistance of sorts to get you stronger and stronger over time.
Now the second reason to get a powerball, for fun, really needs little explanation- it's just too much fun seeing how fast you can get this thing spinning! Perhaps the only non-fun thing about it is that it does take a little practice to get the hang of it, and when you're starting out and can't keep it spinning, well, that can get a little frustrating. However, it doesn't take long, and one thing that helped me in the beginning was to keep my elbow straight as I was practicing getting the technique down.
All-in-all a cool toy and useful tool- don't think twice and give it a try!
First reason one. If you're looking for a way to strengthen your arm and hand, the powerball will definitely help you with this. Specifically, you have to hold on to it, so it works the gripping muscles of the hand. It also works the wrist muscles, because you have to rotate your wrist to keep the motion going. Lastly, your biceps will get a workout as well, because your biceps muscle helps turn your palm up (supination), which is one of the motions involved in keeping the gyro spinning.
I can't really see anyone with an acute wrist/elbow/arm injury using this device, as it would probably be just too vigorous a motion and flare things up. In other words, say you had really bad tennis elbow and could hardly grip things or move your wrist around much- I think the powerball would likely make it worse in the beginning. Maybe use it more later on as it got better as the powerball is definitely an advanced activity you could do to get fully back into shape. Exercises like those outlined in Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow would probably work better than to jump into something vigorous like a powerball. Mild cases might do alright though.
On the other hand, if you don't have an injury and are just looking to get the above muscles stronger and in better shape, then the powerball will certainly benefit you. Because it can spin progressively faster and faster as you get stronger, the powerball can provide you with a progressive resistance of sorts to get you stronger and stronger over time.
Now the second reason to get a powerball, for fun, really needs little explanation- it's just too much fun seeing how fast you can get this thing spinning! Perhaps the only non-fun thing about it is that it does take a little practice to get the hang of it, and when you're starting out and can't keep it spinning, well, that can get a little frustrating. However, it doesn't take long, and one thing that helped me in the beginning was to keep my elbow straight as I was practicing getting the technique down.
All-in-all a cool toy and useful tool- don't think twice and give it a try!
333 of 353 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. R. Betts
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!
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!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By T. W. Turner
Amazon Verified Purchase
Surprised & delighted, didn't quite know what to expect, had to try it 4 or 5 times then suddenly I found the rhythmic movement. The only improvement I think like to see is the safety strap I have attached it to a lanyard around my neck so as it can be changed from hand to hand without loosing momentum or fear of dropping.
Thanks to all concerned.
T. Turner
Thanks to all concerned.
T. Turner
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A great stuff
I am very satisfied. It helps to all family. Easy to use. It is very effective and efficient. I recommend.
Published 5 days ago by mp
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like it
good for me. I was recovering from bad RSI of arm elbow and shoulder. My wrists were always weak, then computer micing finally did me in. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Bonnie Smith
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Does What It's Suppose To Do
Not much to say. I can't get it going without using the string but once it's going it tests your grip more than anything.
Published 1 month ago by R1134
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It's really good
I love using these to exercise my arms for my guitar playing. I've bought a couple for people I know who are arthritic and they said that they helped them.
Published 1 month ago by Johnny Mac
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Cracking Item
I was a little dubious at first, I thought how can a spinning ball improve fitness etc but I got this on a black friday offer and thought I'd give it a go. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JinxtheJoker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
It's good and I enjoy using it. I think I have noticed a bit of difference in forearm strength as well.
Published 2 months ago by DarkLegacy
1.0 out of 5 stars
many other ways to do your wrists and forearms
the strain u get from this is the same as u get from ............ masterbating, i wouldnt recommend buying any of these power balls trust me its not worth the effort u put in
Published 2 months ago by James Christie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!! So addictive
Got this as a present to help with my trigger fingers and bad wrist.. Having read the reviews and compared with other gyroscope balls, I have to say it stands for the good rating.. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Le Bailly
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing powerball
this product is amazing and is just as described. it is a good product and definitely would recommend to someone else.
Published 3 months ago by oriel
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Poweeeeeeer ball
Love this product! Great for challenging friends, using for rehabilitation, exercise. The best thing - it lights ups as well!
Published 3 months ago by Jac
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