Nite Ize MTLP-08-03 MeteorLight K-9 Led dog ball, Blue

by NiteIze

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Nite Ize Led K-9 Pet Ball is a unique, durable light up ball for using in supervised settings that allows the fun and exercise to continue long after dark

Product Description

Keep Fido playing past sunset with the MeteorLight LED K-9 Ball.

• Made of extra durable rubber for long life, even against the thoughest bites
• Take it to the campground, pool, or the lake, this ball is water resistant and floats
• Tennis ball size; 2.55" diameter, 4.5 oz
• 20 - 30 hours of runtime
• User replacable battery included

Item Specifications
Defined Color	Blue

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 3 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QC0JRU
• Item model number: MTLP-08-03
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,993 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Balls of Fire, October 3, 2010

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J. Bozzola "Shoji Man" (Carbondale, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nite Ize MTLP-08-03 MeteorLight K-9 Led dog ball, Blue (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own five of these balls (red, blue, green). They are absolutely fun at night, watching the mysterious orb crash to earth and then magically return to me (via Ci-Ci, my yellow lab who is wearing the flashing collar and pendant). Changing the battery is not too difficult once you get the hang of it. A great product. I'm ordering more for gifts.

I do wish, however, that the internal light mechanism was available separately, since three of the balls are no longer functional and have to be used only during the day.

UPDATE: I contacted the company, NiteIze, via their website and mentioned the problem with the internal light mechanism. They got back to me in less than 24 hrs and replaced the mechanisms within a week. This company is serious about their product and stands behind it. I've been very happy with the product and will continue to buy more for my dog-loving, nocturnal friends. BTW, I also own their flashing dog collar and flashing pendant. You can never be too overprotective of your best friend!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lab Tested, Owner Approved!, August 22, 2010

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jdmein - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nite Ize MTLP-08-03 MeteorLight K-9 Led dog ball, Blue (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great toy for active large-breed dogs. My lab loves to play all the time so we got this ball to throw during the evenings or as the sun goes down. We used to use photoluminescent balls but their ability to glow-in-the-dark often did not last very long and we had to keep "recharging" them as we played. My lab has not (yet) been able to tear this ball up and we throw it high, fast, and against anything as she plays so it has proved to be very durable. The only concern might be that you do have to squeeze kind of hard and hold the ball compressed for a moment to turn it on and off.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for nighttime playing, March 10, 2011

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Carolin Campbell "carriecc" (Redmond, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nite Ize MTLP-08-03 MeteorLight K-9 Led dog ball, Blue (Tools & Home Improvement)

As you can imagine, it's tough to entertain three large dogs during wintertime in the Pacific Northwest.
We use this toy to extend our outdoor playtime into the dark, rainy evening hours.

The ball came with a very important instruction manual that shows you how to change the batteries (they're included, but you'll want to stock up on replacements) and how to depress the button to turn the LED on and off. It's a bit difficult to push the button, you need hand strength or to step on the ball. That's because it needs to be durable enough a dog can't turn it off just by fetching it.

I wish it were a bit bigger though - while my flatcoat retrievers can't choke on it, it's a bit small in their mouths and makes me nervous.

I also am glad this lights up - so much easier to find it in the yard when one of the dogs distracts the other and they forget to retrieve it after I throw it. Not the most successful retrievers I guess!!

We've enjoyed this so much, I'm going to buy it in another color or two!