SPRI Dual Grip Xerball / Medicine Balls

A terrific addition to a home gym.First, people complain about the smell. Yes, there is an initial odor (rubber); however, it dissipated quickly.14 lb was the perfect starter weight for me. Work out regularly and while not a gym rat, put in an hour of exercise 3-5 days a week of cardio and strength training.The instructional DVD and exercises that come with this ball are terrific. In the past month there is definition in my abs that was not there before - so there is no doubt that this ball and it's suggested techniques do indeed work. Flexibility has also increased as has my range of motion.Simply put. This is a great product. Worth the money and proof that you don't have to spend $$$'s to achieve solid results.

Xerball came covered with a "greasy like" very bad smelling substance. Smell permeates room and transfers easily to hands; multiple washings required to remove smell from hands. Not a keeper unless I'm able to find information before my return date on how to permanently remove the smell without damaging the ball. Problem may be that the smell is coming from the material that the ball is made from rather than a coating on the ball.With the above said, without the smell, the ball would be excellent.

I really like medicine ball workouts. I, however, have moderate wrist pain, so I started using medicine balls with grips, since it seems to be easier on my wrist and hand muscles. I got a SPRI 8-lb medicine ball on clearance at Dick's. I liked it so much that I bought a 14-lb SPRI dual grip xerball from Amazon.PROS-I've read reviews of some other medicine balls where people said they're weighted with sand and that the sand shifts in the ball. I have no idea what the SPRI xerball is weighted with, but there's no shifting of weight.-Big handles. First, let me say that I don't have big hands for a man. But, I can say with confidence that SPRI leaves enough room for people with big paws.-The SPRI xerball I got from Amazon was fully inflated and holds air well.-I read reviews of other medicine balls where people said they smell bad. Can't say I've ever had that problem with any of my medicine balls.CONS-My 8-lb SPRI xerball will not inflate. Not sure why. Then again, this hasn't really impacted it's utility as a medicine ball in my workouts (since I don't bounce the ball and since medicine balls with grips probably shouldn't be bounced anyway), but it's still a flaw.Overall, I'm very happy with my SPRI xerballs. I'd like to get a 20-lb xerball as well. Oh, I think I read somewhere (maybe on the box) that you can do Kettle Bell stuff with this ball. I'd probably disagree with that. Even though there's handles and the handles are big, if you swing the ball behind your hand and hold it like a kettle bell, it will be uncomfortable for your hand. But, if you are looking for a quality medicine ball with grips, I think SPRI is a great choice.

I am swimming and treadmilling and have lost a lot of weight. Now I have jiggly arms. I stopped back by where I did my aqua and land therapy and they told me this would tone my arms without risking my back and would help get rid of the jiggles. Too bad it doesn't do chins LOL. I got the 8lb because I am 57 and wanted to start slow, but it is perfect and I can feel the difference already. Great buy.

The SPRI Dual Grip Xerball Medicine Ball, 6-pound is a great idea but the video that came with it was for an abs ball. We would like it better if the overall medicine ball workout was the DVD that came with ours. So basically, when you order this, make sure you are getting the Xerball Medicine Ball DVD and not just an abs work out DVD.

Have been using it for about a month, 100% cardio if you follow the workout schedule that comes with it..I can not use free weights nor dumbbells due to an accident with right hand but this allows me to do all of those, with confidence. Exceeding expectations. Grip is excellent, weight at 20 lb is just right for my level of training and needs.. Obviously would recommend this as "the" "dual grip exercise tool".

I loved adding this ball to my collection. It's exactly what I need. I love all of my SPRI equipment and will always recommend this brand to others

I love these medicine balls with the grip handles. It is so much easier to manipulate the ball. When you have arthritis in your hands like I do, that means you can use a heavier ball without pain to the hands. I do wish they weren't quite so expensive but if you can find a couple weights that work for your exercises, it's well worth it.

Great for exercising when your hot and sweaty. The handles make it easier to hold than other equipment we have.

La verdad que el olor a caucho o plástico es bastante fuerte inmediatamente que los sacas de la caja. Yo lo dejé orear en el exterior a la sombra durante dos días completos y disminuyo bastante pero no se logra eliminar.Otra cosa que no me agrado fue las agarraderas creo que el espacio para meter las manos es bastante reducido además y si llega a ser molesto después de un tiempo o en ciertos ejercicios. A pesar de que las imágenes se ve que es bastante amplio el espacio. También creo que el mango o agarradera es bastante grueso y también dificulta el agarre.Otro punto malo que le veo es que en las instrucciones no indica el presión recomendada a la cual debes de inflar el balón. Y claro el balón viene con muy poco aire así que si no cuentas con una válvula y bomba pues no podrás usarlo inmediatamente.A pesar de esto la verdad no detalles qué podría pasar por alto ya que no he encontrado otro balón similar con este tipo de agarraderas que era lo que principalmente estaba buscando. Además de que el precio, en comparación con otros balones no lo hace tan mala opción.

Love the handles on the ball. The only bad thing was the chemical smell of the ball. I scrubbed it and had to leave it outside for a week before it went away. Otherwise good

MUY BUENO PARA HACER EJERCICIO, CUANDO LO RECIBÍ TENIA UN INSTRUCTIVO CON RUTINAS BÁSICAS QUE ME HAN SERVIDO, LA CALIDAD DEL MISMO ES MUY BUENA Y ESTOY MUY CONTENTO CON MI COMPRA......

Muy buena calidad de materiales, resistentes, muy versátil.

Perfecta para entrenamiento, buen agarre.

Excelente producto, lo recibi mucho antes de lo indicado, este no es facil de conseguir en mexico.

ideal para ejercitar los brazos, el abdomen, el peso fácil de manejar, producto difícil de encontrar en mi país, buen diseño

Shipping time and product was awesome.

Muy buena calidad del producto.Justo lo que necesitaba.