The ATX Wall Ball is a very robust ball made of sturdy and durable plastic in a carbon-look. The extra tear-resistant seam approach is sewn overlapping for the toughest workout conditions. The ATX® wall balls are dimensionally stable and well-balanced for safe handling.
There's a few differences between CrossFit Balls and regular medicine balls. First off, they're 370mm/ approximately 14.5" in diameter. The reason being, improved ergonomics during catching and throwing exercises at speed e.g. avoiding the shoulder girdle pronating and subsequently bringing the spine out of neutral alignment, something often practised in throwing sports to bring about maximum power and optimal efficiency. Secondly, they're soft on the outside, which, to an extent, reducing the impact upon catching.
Lighter wall balls can be used for traditional core strengthening exercises such as weighted sit-up & throws, Russian twists, but also in early stages of rehabilitation and with smaller athletes. The heavier wall balls are to be used for carries, loading drills, explosive throws during power development sessions and in conditioning workouts, making them a must for any serious training facility where steady progression is required.
Each ball is the same 37cm (14.5”) diameter so you can progress up and down the weights without having to worry about altering your technique, and this is particularly useful in group fitness and PT environment where you have different size and shaped users.
Available in weights from 5kg to 12kg.