Oates Specialties

TAP® Pummel Ball: Sand-Filled Slam Ball for Ballistic Exercises

  • Sand-filled slam ball
Oates Specialties TAP® Pummel Ball: Sand-Filled Slam Ball for Ballistic Exercises, rotational power: photo from Oates Specialties
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Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

A sand-filled slam ball in six weights from 2 to 12 pounds, all on the same volleyball-like diameter. The page says it is commonly used by baseball and softball athletes to train rotational slams.

TypeSand-filled slam ball
Weights2 lb; 4 lb; 6 lb; 8 lb; 10 lb; 12 lb
Sizes2 Pound; 4 Pound; 6 Pound; 8 Pound; 10 Pound; 12 Pound
Training goalRotational power
Also on the page
  • 2–12 lb
  • Six color-coded weights on the same volleyball-like diameter
  • Filled with loose sand and just enough air to hold its round shape
AvailabilityIn stock
Maker SKUPB2; PB4; PB6; PB8; PB10; PB12
The maker says
  • Commonly used for baseball and softball athletes who need a safe way to train rotational slams.
  • Commonly used for strength and conditioning coaches who blend ballistic medicine-ball work.
  • Lighter balls suit fast, high-velocity patterns and younger or less experienced athletes.
  • The 12 lb ball is for max-effort work under close supervision.
Sourceoatesspecialties.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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