Graham-Field Exercise Weight
- Wrist & Ankle Weight
- 4 pounds
Reviewers using this weight for physical therapy and light strength work found it dependable, though its bulkier shape did not fit or stay put for everyone.
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How it ranks among the 97 wrist & ankle weights we track
4.3★ across 169 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
169 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Marked in both pounds and kilograms, this Graham-Field weight is a single 4 pound wrist or ankle unit in blue vinyl with a Velcro closure, made in the USA by a medical-surgical supply brand.
This reads as a basic, no-frills weight rather than a shaped ergonomic model, and reviewer experience splits along that line. People using it for straightforward strength or physical therapy work report it doing the job reliably, while at least one reviewer found the bulk and fit uncomfortable enough to make it slip during use.
- 4 pound weight, sold as a single unit
- Blue vinyl with Velcro closure
- Marked in pounds and kilograms
- Made in the USA
Who it's for
Anyone wanting a simple, adjustable-strap weight for physical therapy, rehab exercises, or general strength work at a light 4 pound load will find this straightforward. Runners or anyone needing a low-profile weight that stays put during faster movement will want a different shape.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers using this for physical therapy, including post-ACL surgery rehab, describe the strap holding securely through exercise. One reviewer found it bulky enough to slip and squeak against the skin, and another described it as simply not comfortable.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Velcro strap holds firmly during exercise per most reviewers
- Used successfully for post-surgery physical therapy
- Marked in both pounds and kilograms
- Bulkier shape led to slipping for one reviewer
- Comfort described as lacking by one reviewer
Performance notes
The weight is held in an individual pocket sewn into vinyl and secured with a Velcro strap that wraps around the wrist or ankle. Reviewers using it for rehab work, including post-surgery knee and ACL recovery, describe the strap holding firmly without loosening during exercise. The tradeoff is a bulkier profile than shaped weights, which one reviewer found caused slipping and rubbing during use.
Specifications
| Brand | Graham-Field |
|---|---|
| Model | 1897 |
| Item Weight | 4 pounds |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in wrist & ankle weights.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham-Field Exercise WeightThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 169 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Sportneer Ankle Weights Wrist Weights Pair of 1/2/4/6/10 LBS for Men Women Kids Strength…Sportneer | 4.6 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Ankle Weights Set - 0.5lb, 1lb, 2lbs, 3lbs, 4lbs, 5lbs, 8lbs and Adjustable Sets - for…Ankle | 4.5 / 5 | 8,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
| APEXUP Adjustable Ankle Weights for Women and MenAPEXUP | 4.5 / 5 | 7,734 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Fragraim Adjustable Ankle Weights 1-3/4/5/6/8/10/12/15/20 LBS Pair with Removable Weight…Fragraim | 4.5 / 5 | 10,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Graham-Field 1897
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Graham-Field 1897 weight sold as a pair or single?
It is listed as a single 4 pound weight rather than a matched pair.
Can this weight be used for physical therapy?
Yes, reviewers report using it for rehab work including post-ACL surgery knee strengthening.
Does the strap stay secure during use?
Most reviewers say the Velcro strap holds firmly without loosening, though one found the overall fit bulky and prone to slipping.