Gel Ball Hand Exerciser (1)

Grip, finger and forearm work needs a ball you can squeeze through a full set, and this one comes in five firmness levels so you can match it to your hand. Each is a 50mm gel ball made from TPR with a non-stick surface, colour-coded from extra soft up to extra firm. Pick the firmness that suits you now and step up as your grip gets stronger.

The colour code runs pink for extra soft, blue for soft, green for medium, orange for firm, then black for extra firm. If you are new to grip work, start softer than you think and move up a colour once a set stops feeling like much. Each firmness is sold on its own, so you can buy a single ball or build a set as your hand gets stronger.

It suits warm-ups, squeezes between sets at training, or keeping the hands busy at a desk. The TPR holds up to repeated squeezing and the non-stick surface wipes clean with a damp cloth. At 50mm it sits in the palm and packs into a kit bag without taking up room.

Straptor is Australian owned and stocks the gel ball alongside the rest of its recovery and rehab range, with phone advice from people who use the gear and national dispatch. If you are building out a recovery kit, the cold and heat range sits alongside it.

Features

• Five colour-coded firmness levels, extra soft through to extra firm
• 50mm gel ball that sits in the palm
• TPR construction with a non-stick surface
• Works grip, finger and forearm strength
• Sold individually, so you can pick one firmness or build a set
• Wipes clean with a damp cloth

Specifications

Product

• Type: gel hand exerciser ball
• Diameter: 50mm
• Brand: Performance Health

Material

• TPR (thermoplastic rubber) with a non-stick surface

Firmness range

• Extra soft (pink), soft (blue), medium (green), firm (orange), extra firm (black)

Pack

• Sold individually, one ball per unit

What's in the box

• 1 x gel ball hand exerciser in the firmness and colour you select

Usage

Squeeze and release the ball in a steady rhythm to work the hand, or hold a squeeze for a few seconds at a time. Pick a firmness you can get through a full set with control, and move up a colour once it feels easy. Rest between sets the way you would with any strength work.

Care and storage

Wipe the ball with a damp cloth and let it dry before you store it. Keep it out of direct heat and sun.

Common questions

Which firmness should I start with? Pink (extra soft) and blue (soft) suit lighter work and smaller hands, green sits in the middle, and orange and black are firmer going. If you are unsure, start softer and step up.

Is it sold as a set? No. Each firmness is sold on its own, so you can buy a single ball or several to build a progression.

What is it made of? A 50mm TPR (thermoplastic rubber) ball with a non-stick surface.

Stocked next to the wider recovery and rehab lineup. For cold and heat recovery gear to pair with it, see the range of ice packs, gel packs and heat wraps.