Description
Overview
The SMAI Slam Ball 5kg is the top weight of the four-ball slam range, above the 2, 3 and 4 kg sizes. Slam balls do not bounce: throw one down and it stays on the floor, so the lift to retrieve it becomes part of the exercise and works more of the body than a conventional medicine ball.
It is built for high-impact use, so it takes the hardest slams and rough handling in a class setting. For a traditional medicine ball at the same weight, see the Rubber Medicine Ball 5kg.
Key benefits
- No bounce: it stays where it lands, so slams repeat at pace.
- Extra work per rep: retrieving the ball adds a bend and lift.
- Built for high-impact use and the hardest slams.
- Top of the 2 to 5 kg slam range.
Who it's for
Pick the 5 kg ball for secondary school fitness units and club conditioning where students or players already slam a 4 kg ball comfortably.
New to slam work, or equipping juniors? Start with the Slam Ball 3kg or the Slam Ball 4kg, and add the weights you need to a quote.
Care, safety and set-up
Use it for slams and floor work rather than as a catch-and-return medicine ball, since it does not bounce. Covered by the store's 12-month guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How is a slam ball different from a medicine ball?
A slam ball does not bounce: it is built to be thrown down hard and stays put, so you bend and lift to pick it up each rep. The Rubber Medicine Ball 5kg is the same weight in a conventional, rebounding ball.
Can a school buy a set of mixed weights?
Yes. Add the 2, 3, 4 and 5 kg balls you need to a quote; quantity pricing applies on many lines.
