Customer Reviews

Valeo MB6 6-Pound Medicine Ball

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I'm very happy with this medicine ball. It seems well made, and its deeply textured surface and medium/small size (8.5" in diameter) make it very easy to handle. When I bought this Valeo 8-pound ball, I also ordered a TKO 12-pound ball, which has some distinct differences. The TKO turned out to be much larger: at 11" in diameter, it's even bigger than a basketball, and the texturing on the TKO is not as deep.

All in all, I'm glad I ended up with the combination of one smaller, lighter medicine ball and one bulkier, heavier medicine ball. The larger size of the TKO makes it harder to handle - which is a good thing, because it makes it more of a workout to manipulate it. For exercises like the squat press or medicine-ball curl, I prefer the larger size of the TKO ball, while for exercises more focused on range-of-motion, the smaller Valeo ball is a great tool. If you're considering a pair of these, this might be an option to explore. They both seem equally well made, despite their differences.

But if you're just looking for a mid-weight, easy-to-handle ball, definitely get yourself the Valeo.

I've never purchased or used a medicine ball before, but in my winding and inconsistent quest to get in shape, I bought this. It operates as its own workout at this weight without being too big or bulky. It has good elasticity too, in case you're bouncing it off of something (hopefully something sturdy, due to its mass). The paint peels very easily, which is more of a nuisance than anything else. There's at least one extra layer of paint beneath it, but finding the little yellow pieces all over the place isn't all that great. It's a good product on the whole, though.

This is my first medicine ball purchase. Thanks to the other positive reviewers, I decided to purchase it. I am picky when it comes to adding exercise equipment to my collection since a lot of exercise equipment out there is either poorly made or ends up not being used thus taking up space in the home. Because of this I seek quality and simplicity in my exercise equipment yet having the versatility for various exercises. I found this medicine ball to be a good fit. In the past, I have used different medicine balls in the gym occasionally as a supplement to my workout. However, these days I am training to become quicker by doing more explosive exercises. A few resources out there recommended a medicine ball for this kind of training so I bought it.

Surface Material:
The grip is superb due to its sticky rubber construction but I will need to see how quickly the surface fades over time. At less than $30, I think this is worth the cost if it lasts me at least 5 years. The textured surface and grooves also increases the grip and I did notice some soreness on my skin and finger tips after using it as one reviewer mentioned. As soon as you take it out of the box, you will notice that the ball has a strong rubber smell and after you use the ball you will notice a somewhat sticky/slick feeling on your hands which can be washed away with soap. If you plan to bounce it off a wall, make sure the wall surface is hard such as brick material and not drywall material. Also, the ball may leave scuff marks on certain surfaces. I like the black and blue color and it looks just like the picture featured on Amazon.

Size and Specs:
Like a few reviewers have mentioned already, the medicine ball has the similar size of a basketball but to me it looks smaller than an official men's basketball. It looks more like a junior/youth size basketball. The box states that the actual weight may vary by + or - 5%. My ball weighed in at 9.5 lbs which is acceptable to me. The inflation was good but I do not know how long it will be until I need to pump more air. I emailed Valeo's customer service and they told me that they did not have a specific PSI recommendation and suggested that "the ball should be inflated until firm as a basketball". I appreciated their quick response. The medicine ball is made in China.

There are a lot of exercises that you can do with dumbbells as a substitute for a medicine ball. However there are also lots of things you can only do with a medicine ball that you cannot or should not do with dumbbells. Thanks to the rubber and bouncy feature of this medicine ball, I can throw it up in the air and catch it without worrying too much about accidentally dropping it and causing damage to myself or the floor as a dumbbell would. However at 10 lbs. it is still a heavy object and you should not underestimate it and focus on catching it properly. This medicine ball is also great for basketball training such as increasing your vertical jump and agility but it is not for practicing your shots and despite its bounce, it is too heavy for dribbling. I appreciate the fold out sheet for suggested exercises but I recommend that you also research for different exercises to make the most use of it.

Great medicine ball, better than any I've used at any gym or school weight room. The rubberized shell makes for a sure grip. The weight is evenly distributed. Because of these qaulities, it makes working out with it easy and fun. Best of all, it's not bad priced either. I got it with free shipping, can't beat it. Enjoy.

Great product, almost identical to the ones I have used at various gyms. I wasn't sure of the size when I ordered. This is a little smaller then ones I have used at commercial gyms.

However, it is great, well made and very easy to grip and handle during a variety of exercises using this weighted ball. It is especially useful doing situps/crunches whether on a bench, the floor or even using one of the large exercise balls to sit on and do the situps, twists and so on. You have a wide range of activities to use this for.

They also provide a poster that shows you various exercises you can do with this ball as well as incorporate into other exercises you do and may not have thought about using a medicine ball.

I recommend it and they have smaller/lighter weight and larger ones as well.

I purchased the Valeo 10lb medicine ball for my son who is training for basketball. This ball has a very durable rubber covering and has some bounce to it. This ball also has the same bumpy grips and dividing lines like a basketball. Plus it is the same size of an official size men's basketball. Color is also very nice.

It's my first Medicine Ball and I think it's great. It's the perfect size to do Bent Over Twists, about the size of a VolleyBall. I'm not sure why the description didn't include the size, but it's about 26 1/2" round. 6 lbs seems like a good weight for beginning but still wanting it challenging; I'm not sure I will need to go up in weight in the future. I definitely made the right decision going with this 6 lb weight.

I ordered this on a Sunday and it was delivered on Tuesday, pretty unbelievably fast!

I Love this Medicine ball. It is soft and won't hurt your floors or foot if you drop it. Has the feel of a basketball which makes it easy to catch and grip on to.

I'm very pleased with this med ball. Great quality at a very reasonable price. I've been shopping for this item for awhile and looked at the usual online fitness product sites, at local sporting good stores as well as the "marts" before selecting this one. It was an excellent price with high quality. There's no reason to pay more.

I ordered this medicine ball so that I could work get some core strength work going. I'm following the Tar Heels Workout (Men's Health 2008 - available online if you Google it). I really like what I have received. The medicine ball is about the size of a soccer ball, and is surfaced much the same way as a basketball. There is a lot of grip and that does not go away when you sweat. It is durable and I can see this lasting through many years of abuse!

I am extremely pleased that I stayed away from the leather covered, and more expensive balls from other manufacturers. This is everything I needed and wanted. No postage from Amazon for it was a real boon considering what medicine balls cost at brick and mortar stores -- I saved money on both counts and got exactly what I wanted.