Description
Overview
The Comp Javelin 500gm – 40m is the lightest weight in the Vinex competition javelin range shown here, rated to 40 m. Alloy shaft, cord grip and a protective storage tube are shared across the range; what sets this one apart is the 500 g weight the javelin weight guide assigns to men under 15 and women aged 16 to 17.
For a school that wants athletes throwing the same type of implement they will meet at regional competition, this is the natural first step before the 600 g, 700 g and 800 g javelins. The supplier lists it as an IAAF approved model.
Key benefits
- Matches the 500 g weight the guide gives to under-15 boys and 16–17 girls.
- Same alloy build and cord grip as the heavier weights, so technique carries over.
- Storage tube included, keeping the tip safe in a busy sports shed.
- 40 m rating pitched at developing throwers rather than senior men.
Who it's for
Order this weight for intermediate and secondary school athletics programmes and junior club squads with boys under 15 and girls aged 16 to 17. The guide also assigns 500 g to men's masters aged 70 to 79 and women's masters aged 50 to 59.
Once boys reach 16 they move up to 700 g and senior women use 600 g. If most of your squad is older, the Comp Javelin Range 60m/600gm is the better single buy, and senior men need the Comp Javelin Range 60m/800gm.
Sizing guide
Use the javelin weight guide on this page. In short: 500 g for men under 15 and women 16–17; 600 g for women 18 and over and men under 15; 700 g for men 16–17; 800 g for men 18 and over. Women under 15 use 400 g.
Care, safety and set-up
Keep the javelin in its tube between sessions and carry it tip-down when moving around the field. Throw only in a supervised, cleared area.
Frequently asked questions
Can under-15 girls use this javelin?
The guide lists 400 g for women under 15 and 500 g for men under 15, so at that age this weight is for the boys' grade. Girls pick up 500 g at 16.
Is it a training javelin?
No. It is the competition javelin at 500 g. It can be used for training as well, but it is built and specified for competition.
Can a school buy a set covering all grades?
Yes. Quantity pricing applies on many lines, and you can request a quote for a full set of weights for your athletics programme.
