Slam Ball 8-10 lb Medicine Ball Weighted Balls for Exercise and Workout
- Medicine Ball
- Exercise & Fitness
- pvc
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- More reviewed than 63%
A durable sand-filled slam ball that holds its weight without rolling, best purchased one size lighter than your first instinct if you have not used a slam ball before.
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How it ranks among the 42 medicine balls we track
4.6★ across 583 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
583 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 42 medicine balls we track - how the scorecard works · full medicine balls data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This slam ball is a sand-filled, non-bouncing medicine ball with a textured PVC shell, sold in an 8 to 10 lb range and available in several colors including this yellow and purple version.
- 8 to 10 lb weight range, sand filled
- Textured PVC shell for grip
- Non-rebounding, dead-weight design
- Available in multiple colors
Who it's for
Works for home strength circuits, youth sport conditioning (one reviewer used the 8 lb size for volleyball training with kids ages 9 and 10), and anyone wanting a slam ball that will not roll away after a drop. Not for lifters who specifically want a bouncing medicine ball for wall-throw drills.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently called out the grip and durability, with several surprised at how heavy the ball felt for its stated weight and recommending first-timers size down. It was used successfully for youth volleyball power training, Russian twists, and general strength work, with no reports of the shell failing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Sand fill stops bouncing or rolling after slams
- Textured shell grips well during floor work
- Held up through repeated dropping, per reviewers
- Feels heavier than its labeled weight suggests
- Only a slight bounce for bounce-based drills
Performance notes
The textured PVC shell grips the floor and your hands during slams, while the internal sand fill keeps the ball from bouncing or rolling once it lands, which reviewers credited with better balance and safety during use. The shell held up through repeated dropping in reviewer accounts, including a week of daily use in a non-gym setting.
Specifications
| Brand | Slam |
|---|---|
| Model | GO-8YLW-PURPLE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 7.8 inches |
| Size | 8 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Construction Type | pvc |
| Material Type | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Color | Purple |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Slam Ball |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
| Ball Type | slam ball |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Ball Slams, Overhead Throws, Practice, Russian Twists, Squats, Strength Training |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in medicine balls.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slam Ball 8-10 lb Medicine Ball Weighted Balls for Exercise and WorkoutThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 583 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Weighted Medicine Ball for Core StrengthAmazon | 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 |
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Questions about the Slam GO-8YLW-PURPLE
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the slam ball bounce?
No, reviewers describe it as mostly non-rebounding due to the sand fill, with at most a slight bounce, so it stays where it lands.
What weight should a beginner start with?
Reviewers who found the 8 lb version heavier than expected suggest starting a size down from what you think you need.
Is this slam ball good for kids?
One reviewer used the 8 lb version for daughters aged 9 and 10 doing low-rep power training for volleyball, though it initially felt heavy to the younger child.