Description
Overview
The Silver Fern Leather Medicine Ball 5 kg is the old-school option: a heavy duty leather cover held together with leather stitching, not a moulded rubber shell. It is the weight most coaches reach for with senior students and club players doing partner throws, chest passes and rotational work.
It belongs to a small leather line, with a 3 kg ball for lighter users. Sports Distributors also stocks rubber medicine balls from 3 kg to 7 kg if you need a bouncing ball for slams.
Key benefits
- Takes years of passing drills with heavy duty leather and leather stitching.
- A meaningful load for senior conditioning at 5 kg.
- Traditional leather feel that is easy to grip on catches.
- Pairs with the 3 kg leather ball for mixed-ability groups.
Who it's for
Secondary school strength programmes, rugby and league club gyms, and boxing or athletics coaches running partner-throw circuits. Choose this ball where you want a classic leather feel and a heavier load.
For junior or intermediate groups, start with the Medicine Ball – Leather (3kg). If sessions involve floor slams or wall throws, the Rubber Medicine Ball 5kg is the better tool at the same weight, and the wider medicine balls range covers other weights.
Sizing guide
The leather line comes in 3 kg and 5 kg. Pick 3 kg for younger or lighter users and technique work, and 5 kg for seniors and athletes who already handle the lighter ball comfortably.
Care, safety and set-up
Leather is best stored indoors and dry between sessions, and the stitching should be checked before use. The ball carries the store's 12-month guarantee and ships from local stock.
Frequently asked questions
Does this ball bounce?
It is a traditional stitched leather ball, intended for throwing and catching rather than slamming. The rubber medicine balls are the bouncing option.
What other weights are there in leather?
Just the 3 kg. Rubber balls fill the 3 kg to 7 kg range in between.
Can we get several for a class?
Yes. Add the balls you need to a quote and the team will price a school or club order.
