Description
Overview
The Shotput Competition 7.26kg is the top weight in the shotput weight guide, and it is a Vinex turned iron implement built for one job: senior men's competition. Machine turning brings each shot to accurate weight and diameter, so an athlete's training marks carry straight into a meet.
This is not a school weight. No grade under 20 years in the shotput weight guide throws 7.26 kg; schools should look at lighter turned shots or the Run, Jump, Throw – Basic Kitset.
Key benefits
- Full senior men's weight for men aged 20 and over and masters aged 35 to 49.
- Accurate weight and diameter from precise machine turning, so marks are comparable.
- Turned iron finish suited to competition rather than a rough casting.
- Held in NZ; orders generally leave the same or next business day.
Who it's for
Athletics clubs, senior men's throwers and men's masters aged 35 to 49 are the buyers here. Coaches working with school leavers aged 18 to 19 should keep them on 6 kg until they move into the 20 and over grade.
Masters aged 50 to 59 drop back to the Shotput Vinex Competition 6kg, and those aged 60 to 69 to the Shotput Vinex Competition 5kg.
Sizing guide
The shotput weight guide gives 7.26 kg to men aged 20 and over and men's masters aged 35 to 49 only. No women's or masters women's grade throws this weight.
Care, safety and set-up
Store dry and in a crate or rack rather than loose on concrete. Covered by the store's 12-month guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Is 7.26 kg the right weight for a secondary school?
No. In the guide boys top out at 5 kg and men aged 16 to 17 also throw 5 kg, so schools rarely need this weight.
Is this shot machine turned or cast?
Machine turned. Vinex turns these shots to accurate weight and diameter specifications, unlike the unturned cast range.
Can a club quote for a set of competition weights?
Yes. Add the weights to a quote and request a quote; our team can also outline funding packages for clubs.
