SupraDan24 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I got one of these for the first time about 4 years ago and had hours of fun with it. This week i decided to re-buy one as i'm getting really sore fingers in the cold so i'm trying to improve my circulation. Most people have seen these before, but for those who havent, here's a link. Brilliant fun these and they really do work very well, my forearms are killing after a few days of messing with it. What i want to know is, is there anyone else out there that have the powerball bug, and if so....whats your highest scores Mines 11,900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Looks weird, and surely you could have made it to 12,000 That's pretty good going and interesting looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Im going to buy one for christmas, what muscles does it use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I have one somewhere. Messed around with it when they first came out. Hit just over 13k once. I could normally hit mid 12's on a regular basis. That was with the plastic version though, I think it's easier to get higher scores with the metal one as it's much better made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Im going to buy one for christmas, what muscles does it use? Strengthens your forearm, grip and wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Does it cure limp wristedness? I did wonder what to get Havard for christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 If you go with the one i posted, they're very well made also. I've got one and its very smoothe. It strengthens your forarms and grip like crazy, the reason i stopped years ago is i used it too much and strained the muscles in my forearms. Well worth the money IMO and a good laugh with mates down the pub trying to get the highest score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Does it cure limp wristedness? I did wonder what to get Havard for christmas It'll certainly help lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I've had one for a few years now, used to be able to get it up to near 14k. Only got it back out again last week, managed 12.9k so far, my wrists aren't as strong as they used to be ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I still occasionally use mine. 10717 is my best, I feel inadequate, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I have one but its the cheapskate version without the screen may have to get another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I have one but its the cheapskate version without the screen may have to get another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Powerballs are great fun, can only get 9k tho bad times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Sounds like enough people here might have one to have a competition! We could have a list like the ECU register to see who has the limpest wrist and who may be treating their wrist to extra-curicular activities! I'll see if I can dig mine out later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Lol i'll kick it off then, all scores must be accompanied with a picture as proof (i'll do mine in a bit). SupraDan24: 11,880 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 13,900 on a classic... I've got the metal one now which is a lot heavier and produces a lot more force, hitting 9,500 on that.. But then I do have the grip strength as i'm a guitarist, pianist and relentless typer for a living I'll try and get a pic of the rpm on the classic which is sat at my work desk (on hols this week) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamAhead Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Got a powerball few years ago, might have to drag it out of the drawer tonight and see what rubbish score I get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'll give it a go if I can find mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Booyahh !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 First attempt is a 10660, talk about out of practice lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I used to fire mine up with my left hand and swap to my right for the power, i used to get it up to 11000 with my left and beast it up to around 13-14 with my right, we used to have competitions at work but it got dropped a few to many times and doesnt work any more. i may buy a new on now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet45single Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 just dug my out its still got my pb 11225, just had a go and could only get around the 10000 mark, i seem to get to a point where i cant rotate the thing quick enough to get any more out of it. i dont have a problem being able to grip it or even hold it steady at the high speeds just seem to reach a limit to how fast my wrist will move. any tips or techniques to get any more out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Here is my attempts tonight. Not as good as i used to be able to get, give me a week or so to practice and i'll be cracking on the 14s again Does anyone actually bother using the string to start it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 just dug my out its still got my pb 11225, just had a go and could only get around the 10000 mark, i seem to get to a point where i cant rotate the thing quick enough to get any more out of it. i dont have a problem being able to grip it or even hold it steady at the high speeds just seem to reach a limit to how fast my wrist will move. any tips or techniques to get any more out of it. This is where the technique really comes into play. The stronger your wrist and forearm the more control you can have over the ball. Even though you can grip it, hold it and rotate it fine the stronger you are the tighter the circles you can make with it while putting force into the rotation. Very tight fast rotations are the secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet45single Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 should be strong in the wrist and forearm because im a bricky but will just have to keep trying, yep very addictive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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