SPRI SPONGEBALL Sponge Ball

easy to use

This is a must have if you are into pilates/yoga/ back management. I use mine all the time. I have core equipment and the 9 inch Spri sponge ball is an absolute must have. Helps with low back pain, history of sciatica and spinal stiffness. It is a powerful tool and I love being able to take care of my back - any hour of the day and I've totally got this. I have other necessary equipment: mat, the "magic ring" also called the flex ring tones, mats, acupoint yoga stretching strap is another 5 star must have. Plus the purple foam 4 inch roll, another must have.Being able to manage my needs at home is the best: any hour, whenever I need to get an absolutely perfect adjustment: DONE in 10 to 20 minutes.

This ball is a good piece of equipment if you are looking to start a strengthening regimen. As a physical therapist we use this ball to facilitate muscle contraction to get the person a sense of what muscles to activate. There are many ways this ball can be utilized from the ankle, abdominals, shoulders, neck, and many more. I highly recommend this as a safe way to start a strengthening program.

I purchased this ball to help with certain workouts and what little I do with yoga. It fits the job and isn’t expensive. I’m somewhat curious of the literal drinking straw they provide to inflate the ball, but it did the job. The plug seems as though it may pop out with enough pressure but I haven’t had this experience (it’s just a gut feeling based on the shape of the plug and how ‘snug’ it appears to fit).

A bit hard to figure out how to inflate it the first time and keep the air in while you put the plug in. However, once you figure out it is fine. The little black straw is odd but it works well for blowing it up. Do not lose it because you may need it again! The ball has a strange aroma but it wears off and so does the sticky surface. I like it and use it frequently.

I chose this ball because I’ve used spri balls at my gym and been very pleased with them. Unfortunately this product did not remotely live up to those standards.Upon arrival, the ball had a really noxious odor. I could smell it even though it was contained in a plastic bag. It was also VERY sticky and left a residue on my hands. (The kind of sticky to which lent is easily attracted.) I washed the ball twice with dish soap, blew it up, and washed it again. The stink, stickiness, and residue did not improve.Also, it’s somewhat difficult to get enough air in the ball and get the plug in before air escapes. There are no directions, but I was moderately successful in getting more air to hold when I pushed the plug into the hole with the straw was still inserted. A little air escaped when I forced the straw to pull out, so the ball was still not totally full (firm with moderate give).All and all it’s a pretty sad item. I returned it because I had no desire to workout with a ball that left residue on my hands.The return process was a little difficult, as the normal Amazon return process did not seem to be available. I started the return process, but after selecting “defective item” was taken to a page that indicated I needed to choose another option or contact the company for return. I backed up and tried to select two other reasons for return but was given a notice that “this item is not eligible for return.” The link given as the company website led to a completed different company than Spri, that I’m pretty sure is in no way related. I finally just opened a chat with an Amazon rep and they issued a no-return refund that would process within a few days.I’d suggest you look elsewhere for an excercize ball.

I saw some comments talk about how stinky and sticky this is. Yes, it is a little smelly and very sticky!! I imagine that’s to help keep the rubber preserved? Maybe? BUT! My slime obsessed daughter recommended dusting it with cornstarch. Problem solved! I powdered it and rubbed it in well and there’s no stick at all. And the smell goes away very quickly.

"I ordered a second ball. I ordered a duplicate to be sure that if SPRI changes this product, I will still have one. I have used this for about 4 years to stretch my back. I am elderly, but I still do heavy work that requires bending over. I roll on this ball to get a good stretch. The non-slippery surface makes it easy to control, unlike a sports ball. This is NOT a sports ball like some reviewers claim. The surface makes it unique. You blow this up with a straw. Easy. My ball does not leak air. This is much better than the knobby massage ball I used before. There is a small ball that can be used to stretch your scapula." This is a quote from my husband who uses the ball.

Perfect for my pilates needs!

Why is this so sticky? I had to wash my hands to remove the residue after I touched it. It also stinks.

Yes

El tamaño de la pelota es perfecta para hacer ejercicios de pilates que requieren de hacer fuerza con las piernas o para recargar la cabeza. Recomendable

Es buena. Solo que no viene un repuesto de pivote.