GUIDE TO MEDICINE BALLS

Everlast 6502 Leather Medicine Ball (8-9 lbs.)

Manufacturer : Everlast
In Stock : 3

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Features

Made of high-quality, genuine leather
Weighs 8-9 pounds
Designed to help strengthen upper and lower body and abdominal area
Inverted seams are lock-stitched and nylon sewn for maximum durability
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Product Description

Features include:

Genuine leather cover.
Inverted seams
Lock stitched and nylon sewn.

***CAUTION*** It is advisable to consult a physician before engaging in any exercise program. Users of this equipment are subject to personal injury. These products are not warranted to protect the user from injury.

Amazon.com Product Description

The medicine ball has been used for decades by boxers and other athletes for upper body strengthening and conditioning. In recent years, it has made its way into mainstream workout programs, offering endless exercise possibilities for building core strength, improving balance and coordination, and targeting specific areas, such as the abdominals. Made of high-quality, genuine leather, the Everlast Medicine Ball features lock-stitched and nylon reinforced seams for long-lasting durability. People of all ages and fitness levels can benefit from this simple, yet versatile and fun, workout tool.

About Everlast
The name Everlast is synonymous with boxing. Renown internationally as a manufacturer of boxing equipment, Everlast started out as a swimwear manufacturer in 1910. Headquartered in the Bronx, NY, the company was founded by 17-year-old Jacob Golomb. The son of a tailor and an avid swimmer, Jacob Golomb was dissatisfied with the durability of swimsuits because they barely lasted a season, so he began making suits that he guaranteed would last for a full year. He proudly gave them the name, Everlast. Although the swimsuits did not last through the years, the name did.

Over the next years, Golomb expanded his company into a small retail store that carried a full line of sports equipment. In 1917, a young fighter named Jack Dempsey introduced boxing to Golomb and Everlast. Dempsey asked Golomb to construct protective headgear that would last more than 15 rounds of intensive boxing training. Golomb specially designed the training gear for Dempsey. In 1919, Dempsey won the world’s heavyweight championship wearing boxing gloves made for him by Golomb. Everlast became the headquarters for boxing equipment throughout the world. In 1925, Golomb designed elastic-waist trunks to replace the leather-belted trunks then worn by boxers. These trunks, now known as boxer trunks, immediately became famous. Jacob Golomb ran the business until he passed away in the early 1950’s and his son, Dan, took over. In 1958, Ben Nadorf joined Everlast and purchased 50% of the company from the Golomb family. When Dan Golomb passed away in 1995, Nadorf purchased the family’s remaining 50% interest. Nadorf remained the President and Principle Share Holder of Everlast until October 24, 2000.

Everlast men’s and women’s apparel and accessories continue today to be tremendously successful both inside and outside the ring. In addition, Everlast boxing trunks and equipment remain the proud and undefeated champion of the boxing industry for more than 90 years. The history continues, as the name states. Everlast has a traditional past and a knockout future.

What’s in the Box?
One leather medicine ball

Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 7 reviews

Rating :
I don't even think this is real leather - Abe, Feb 22, 2008

I just bought this ball and used it twice. The second time it burst open next to one of the seams. After inspecting it, it seems as though this is actually a vinyl ball but it might be really cheap leather. I would recommend against any of the everlast products (the zipper on my heavy bag broke too). I just contacted everlast so I'm interested to see what their customer service is like.

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Just the right equipment - Theodore Dalton, Aug 16, 2007

I have many exercise investment machines, but this ball is the easiest to exercise with and I use it often

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CHEAP LEATHER BALL - John J. Masucci, Jul 17, 2007

CHEAP DRY LEATHER BALL OBLONG BEYOND WHAT A MED BALL SHOULD BE EXTREMELY UNBALANCED PROBABLY AN IMITATION BASED ON THE QULITY OR LACK THEREOF OF THE EVERLAST LABEL

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Essential Training Tool - George A. Doherty, Nov 10, 2006

This one is the best. Tough for intense ab training and conditioning.

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Great addition to your training - Rocannon MacGregor, Oct 11, 2006

These Everlast leather balls are good ones, sturdy and tough. There are several good books avaiible now on medicine ball training and you can search online for medicine ball workouts too. I have found that the 8-9 lbs. balls are a bit heavy for most of my female students that are new to medicine ball training. They do better with a 4-5 lbs. or 6-8 lbs ball. The 8-9 will suit most men of average strength. The 12 or the 15 lbs are about as big as you need to go for a superior workot as you progress. With these Everlast balls I carefully remove the synthetic name tag which makes for a more comfortable catching surface all the way around.

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