The Ultimate Exercise Ball Guide

What’s the difference between a Wall Ball and a Slam Ball? Why do you need a Medicine Ball? And which one should you actually buy?

We hear these questions all the time — choosing the right ‘exercise ball’ can be confusing if you’re just starting out or upgrading your gym kit. So before you click add to cart, here’s a quick guide to help you pick the perfect ball for your training style and goals.

Wall Ball

Wall Balls bridge the gap between Medicine Balls and Slam Balls. They’re not designed for slamming, but they’re softer and slightly less bouncy than traditional medicine balls. Perfect for total-body workouts like wall ball shots, they challenge your upper body, core, and legs in one go. Our Wall Balls come in five different weights and are colour-coded for easy spotting. The soft outer shell is kind on your hands — even if the workout isn’t!

Slam Ball

Exactly what it sounds like — slam it, don’t catch it. Slam Balls are made for high-impact throwing straight into the floor. They don’t roll or bounce away (protecting your face, teeth, and gym walls). This makes them perfect for building full-body power, cardio, and explosive strength. They’re ultra-versatile too — think slams, carries, throws, and squats. The textured, rubberised coating means you won’t lose your grip, rep after rep. Available from 3kg to 15kg.

Medicine Ball

Think of a Medicine Ball like a heavy basketball — but don’t slam it! These are all about adding extra resistance to functional or core movements: Russian twists, sit-ups, overhead presses, squats. They’re a staple for building speed, power, and all-round strength. Lightweight and easy to handle, they’re perfect for partner workouts too.

A Use for Every Ball — and a Ball for Every Use

Each of these balls has a specific role in your training toolkit. Choosing the right one depends on how you plan to use it:

• Want to throw hard at a wall? Wall Ball.

• Want to smash the floor with explosive power? Slam Ball.

• Want to add weight to classic bodyweight moves? Medicine Ball.

Pick the right tool and level up your workouts — simple as that!