If you do side tosses or hard throws against a wall will this med. ball at least bounce off a couple of feet or will it drop straight to the ground ?
1518185
I would have to say no. I would describe the feeling as a smaller bowling ball wrapped in a one-inch layer of sand; and then one or two layers of leather. It's easy on the hands when tossed to you because the layers of sand and leather absorb the hard impact very well. Of course, it is that same impact-absorbing action that will cause the ball to drop to the ground upon impact with a wall. It has no bounce. Note: I did not test this as I don't have a good wall to test without fear of damaging it. If there were to be any bounce, I have to assume it's going to be very little.
1518186
I think its mainly for resistance exercises. No bounce to it at all. Kinda like a big hackee-sack or beanbag.Hard throws or slams would most likely shorten the life span of the med ball.
1518187
I went ahead and bought the ball. I have found that the ball does bounce off a wall for a couple of feet when thrown horizontally. By the time it drops to the floor it is a few feet.
1518188
I have a 14-15# version, and like the others have stated, it's got very little bounce. It's great for resistance, and I've been doing floor slams with mine, and it's got only the slightest bounce. If you want bouncy, Valeo's basketball-style medicine balls are great. They have a good amount of bounce considering the weight.
26231
I am confused by your question but if you turned it around it would be exactly like the other side. It would rebound the ball back to you.
1715524
If I understand your question you're asking if it will clock speed from a side angle while throwing to a catcher. If that's the question I would say no. If you're asking if throwing towards it as its intended but with a catcher catching in front of it, I've done this. It picks up provided nothing blocks the radar. But also the calculations are distance dependant so the unit still has to be set at the proper distance while the catcher would have to be closer to the pitcher and again not block the radar. But with no catcher, standing the proper distance away, pitching and hitting anywhere on the target area or back screen, it will give speed and call balls and strikes very accurately. Good product. If I understand your question you're asking if it will clock speed from a side angle while throwing to a catcher. If that's the question I would say no. If you're asking if throwing towards it as its intended but with a catcher catching in front of it, I've done this. It picks up provided nothing blocks the radar. But also the calculations are distance dependant so the unit still has to be set at the proper distance while the catcher would have to be closer to the pitcher and again not block the radar. But with no catcher, standing the proper distance away, pitching and hitting anywhere on... » Read More If I understand your question you're asking if it will clock speed from a side angle while throwing to a catcher. If that's the question I would say no. If you're asking if throwing towards it as its intended but with a catcher catching in front of it, I've done this. It picks up provided nothing blocks the radar. But also the calculations are distance dependant so the unit still has to be set at the proper distance while the catcher would have to be closer to the pitcher and again not block the radar. But with no catcher, standing the proper distance away, pitching and hitting anywhere on the target area or back screen, it will give speed and call balls and strikes very accurately. Good product. « Show Less
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I frequently only throw singles. If you only load one side it will only throw one target. I have never had a problem with this thrower breaking targets. For the money it is as good as I have ever had.
980132
I just measured mine and it looks like you should be able to get a little more than 8" drop (measured to the bottom of the ball, not the top) at the lowest unit setting.
1798928
Bounce surface to top of the wall is probably about 4 feet (maybe even a little more) at the lowest points.
1750741
you can lean it against a wall, but you have to make sure its at a safe angle so it doesn't fall
2195532
A couple of specs of any powder just get away from you, it's just the way it is. The answer is no. It's not going to bounce out as long as you hold it close to powder thrower, 1" or so. Just don't hold it far away or any powder with any devise will spill out more then you want.
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It is fairly strong, but I don't believe that it would withstand a direct hit from a batted baseball. It may work on the sides since the sides of a batting cage arent't taking the direct hit- more of a glance. However directly above the hitter could be more aof a direct hit (line drive) and I think the ball hit directly into the net would break through.
436018
Nope! It leans against the wall. So as long as you're on a level ground you'll be ok.
663846
The ball is like a heavy wiffle ball. It would not bounce well on grass. Unless you live in the desert, a yard will be too soft. We play in the street by our house.
1579654
No. This ball it does not bounce. If I drop it, stays there. Definitely is just to squeeze in your hands. I exercise my hands when I am watching TV.
1369527
This is a medium soft foam ball. It is hard enough to bounce but does not hurt if it is thrown softly and hits someone.
361116
I have not had any problems with this. The weight naturally shifts slightly when slammed, but I have not had problems maintaining an even shape. The ball bounces nicely off of the ground and against hard and soft surfaces.
656885
It's well padded, I've hit it into walls without a problem. Dropping it would be more problematic, since there's no hard exterior to distribute the impact.
2272018
It will not stand upright. If nothing is holding up the ballon. Unfortunately the ballon part is a free standing object.
1806824
I'd say it does about 95% of the time. Depending on the club, the ball can sometimes catch on the bottom of the net (higher lofted clubs that produce more spin tend to hit the top of the net and roll down getting caught). Additionally, the ball can sometimes return to you at an angle depending on where you hit the net. Balls hit to the right side will return more to your left. All that said, I've been very happy with the ball being returned to me. It happens way more often than the ball not being returned.