Customer Reviews

Ball Dynamics FitBALL Wedge 13" Iridescent Blue (Retail Box)

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The product was physically what I wanted, but it was saturated with a strong "synthetic fruity" perfume, built into the plastic to mask the smell of the vinyl. I couldn't tolerate the fragrance and had to return it. The seller gave me a refund, and a free shipping return label, so I can't complain about service. But anyone who has intolerances to fragrances should be aware that all these Ball Dynamic products are saturated with perfume -- which will take much much longer to dissipate than the vinyl smell would on its own.

I am both a physical therapist and a person with back pain. I learned about this product at a continuing education seminar I took for my profession. If you have pain in your butt or low back when sitting, this cushion will make sitting less uncomfortable (note I did not say pain free). People without pain also like it for it's softness. One caution: The cushion is only 13" wide, although it squishes a little wider than that when you sit on it. Therefore, it is not big enough for people with wide hips.

This is better as a back support than a sitting wedge. It's weird and really tall to sit on. I'm 5'9" I don't need another 2 inches to my sitting height. The wedge is nice as a back support though.

After having used it more often I have a few more gripes, this little baby is a sweat creator, now that I've used it for longer periods of time and at different inflation levels, this thing one makes your butt feel dead after you sit on it awhile. Two whether sitting on it or using it for a back rest it creates an awful lot of heat.
If I could edit my stars, we'd be going down to a 1.5, this is not nice for long periods of time.

I bought this wedge on the recommendation of my chiropractor, who suggested using a wedge for sitting in the car and at the office. I test-sat a variety of other wedges, and I really really like this one. Unlike every foam-based wedge that I tried, it is strong enough to support me without collapsing under my weight. (I'm only 160 lbs or so, but the other ones I tried either collapsed almost completely when I sat on them or seemed like they'd collapse completely after a week or so of hard use.)

This guy really works in the car to tilt my pelvis forward and to cushion me from the impacts of bumps and road shocks.

Pros:
- Inflatable cushion means that it won't collapse under my weight
- Because it's inflatable, I can fine-tune the amount of support and lift to my taste
- Cushions me from road shocks and impacts

Cons:
- Horrible tacky color and (as another poster mentioned) smell
- The wedge is definitely on the small side for sitting on. In the car when going around curves, I have to brace myself from falling off

Overall, a great value and works almost exactly the way I'd like it to. If I could take a 1/2 star off for being too small, I would. I don't think you're going to get this kind of support unless you're willing to spend three times as much for memory foam.

The information included in the plastic wrap is all legalize - what not to do with it, cautions, inherent risks, etc: "LLC shall not be liable for any damages that result from the use of an inflatable cushion."

There is no information on how to use it, how to inflate it or deflate it. The packet did include a nifty white gadget that I figured out was to help pull out the pin where you can then put in the tip of a pump. The problem is that I bought a Tachikara ball inflator pump...but it won't work with this item so now I have to buy another pump.

I am a size 14 and it is too narrow for my buttochs and it is uncomfortable - I feel the cushion's edges before my butt ends! The woman in the photo is thinner than I am, so the cushion works for her in the photo.

So I'm tring this as a lumbar support before returning it. I tried it like the photo demonstrates, with the wider portion down and the thinner portion up, and that was really uncomfortable. Now I have it with the wider end up and thinner end down and it is a bit more comfortable, but I would have purchased a lumbar support that attaches to the back of the chair if I wanted a lumbar support.

I was hoping the wedge shaped seat would help me sit more upright rather than pitched forward toward the computer screen (this has been causing neck and upper back strain). I tried reversing the wedge so the narrow end was at the back of the chair, but that pressed into my hamstrings, cutting off feeling. My physical therapist recommended it, so I'll keep trying, letting a little air out each day, looking for the perfect fit. I've had this for about a month now and I can't say I love it. But then again, I'm still no sure.

Actually, I was dubious at first, but when I started sitting, at length, on this cushion, it held up quite nicely - not like that memory or regular foam products that tend to collapse after a while. Not more than one can say other than "Try it out, like me".

When I read a review before buying this product, I was concerned because another buyer had commented on its smell. He or she was right. This product is scented, and it is strong. If you get migraines, it will bother you. I do get migraines, but I decided to tough it out and buy it anyways because the wedges at my chiropractor's office looked cheap and were overpriced. Right when I received it, I soaked in in my bath tub with dish soap for a long time, then I covered it in a pillow case to try to cover up what was left of the scent. After a few MONTHS, the scent went away, and I now use it without a cover. Besides that, it is the most durable I've seen, it's easy to clean, and it is somewhat adjustable for comfort because it's inflatable. It looks a little silly, since it's bright blue and has bumps on it, but if you're not shy about that, it works just fine.

I have an office job and I regularly sit for long hours. I enjoy staying active so I didn't hesitate to try this product. The funny thing is that I didn't think it was doing much until I became pregnant and found myself being too exhausted to continue using it! I am convinced that it helps to work muscles while sitting and I love it especially now that I am working to bounce back after baby!

I purchased this to create a more ergonomic seating position while I drive or sit at my computer. This product is not suited for this type of use. It is really tall and if you deflate it, it looses its wedge shape and defeats the whole purpose of the product. I'd pass on this if you plan to use it for your car or in a desk chair.