Amazon Basics Weighted Medicine Ball for Core Strength
- Medicine Ball
- medicine ball
- Rubber
- Rubber
- Better rated than 80%
- More reviewed than 95%
A firm, textured 6 pound medicine ball that grips well and holds up to regular use, with a new rubber smell some buyers notice at first that fades over time.
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How it ranks among the 42 medicine balls we track
4.8★ across 13,628 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
13,628 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A 6 pound weighted medicine ball in firm rubber with a textured grip, 7.6 inches in diameter, built to bounce off hard surfaces for core and full body training.
This is a rigid ball rather than a body conforming one, so it behaves more like a dense, grippy sphere than the softer slam style medicine balls some buyers compare it to. A new rubber smell shows up for several reviewers on arrival, which most say fades within days rather than lingering.
- 7.6 inch diameter for a compact grip
- Weight marked on both sides of the ball
- Firm rubber shell designed to bounce
- Textured surface for sweat resistant grip
Who it's for
Suits anyone wanting a compact, low cost ball for classic medicine ball drills like tosses, twists, and squats, including light rehab work mentioned by one reviewer recovering from back issues. Less suited to people who want a ball that won't bounce at all, since the firm rubber shell does bounce off hard floors.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple reviewers call out the grip and build quality as solid for the price, describing it as durable enough for regular squats, tosses, and core work. A rubber smell on arrival comes up more than once, with reviewers split between finding it mild and temporary versus stronger than expected, though most agree it fades with use. One reviewer specifically used it for back rehab and found the weight manageable for that purpose.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Textured surface grips well during tosses and twists
- Firm rubber shell holds up to repeated use
- Compact 7.6 inch diameter suits small spaces
- Weight labeled clearly on both sides
- New rubber smell noticeable to some buyers at first
- Bounces off hard floors, unlike sand filled slam balls
Performance notes
The firm rubber shell is dense enough to bounce predictably off hard surfaces rather than deforming on impact, which is what makes it usable for tossed drills as well as static holds. The lightly textured surface is what keeps grip reliable through sweaty hands during squats or sit ups.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Model | IB1046 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6 pounds |
| Item Diameter | 7.6 inches |
| Size | 6 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Construction Type | Rubber |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Color | Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | medicine ball |
| Stitching Type | No Stitching |
| Number of Items | 1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in medicine balls.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics Weighted Medicine Ball for Core StrengthThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 13,628 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ProsourceFit Slam Medicine Balls 5ProsourceFit | 4.7 / 5 | 4,470 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Yes4All Slam Balls, 10-40lb Weighted Ball Weight, Durable PVC Sand Filled Workout Dynamic…Yes4All | 4.7 / 5 | 14,008 | 4.4 / 5 |
| THERABAND Soft Weight Set of 6THERABAND | 4.8 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
| ZELUS Medicine Ball with Dual Grip| 10/20 lbs Exercise Ball |Weight Ball with Handles|…ZELUS | 4.8 / 5 | 759 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon IB1046
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Amazon Basics medicine ball bounce?
Yes, the firm rubber construction is designed to bounce off hard surfaces rather than absorb impact.
Does the Amazon Basics medicine ball have a strong smell?
Some buyers note a rubber smell when it first arrives, which most report fading within a few days.
What size is the 6 pound Amazon Basics medicine ball?
It measures 7.6 inches in diameter.