gyroscope balls

KC81

Hi has anyone ever used the gyroscope power balls? friend wants to improve grip in golf swing.
Is it true they're helpful for anyone with arthritis ?
And if anyone does use them is there much of a difference between brands. I'm talking ebay here; notice vast difference in price.

BrianD3

I don't know anything about gyroscopes but I found mention of them in this page
http://www.londonkettlebells.com/node/1008

This article talks about various ways to train grip. It seems to suggest that gyroscope work is good for "active recovery" between intense grip sessions using grippers etc.

Anyway I think it is a good idea to train your grip for golf. I am definitely hitting the ball further now than before I started general weight training and grip training. I don't know whether the grip strength or the general strength is more important for golf though, I suspect that both play a part.

hunnymonster

[blush] A boyfriend gave me one as a present.... talk about a hint[/blush]

Rogueish

Gyroscopes are more for grip.

Try this for improving golf swing. It takes a bit of getting used to but it does stability train the whoe arm and shoulder complex. We use it in the clinic a lot to improve shoulder stabilisation after injury.

http://www.bodyblade.com/index.cfm

It is more expensive than a gyroscope but it has far more functional applications.

ScumLord

Don't buy a cheap one I got the one out of argos and it's got a rattle in it already even though I don't use it that much. I'd go for the original (powerball)?? I think they come with a lifetime/ten year guarantee I can't remember which.

KC81

Yes i was looking at getting the powerball one- some of the cheaper ones on ebay looked more like plastic dog toys.
The body blade sounds great. Not sure if the price would be as enticing though. but then again he wants to start working on his core which i think is centre to improving his golf so i suppose its not that dear when u consider its going to improve his grip and his core.
found similar looking thing on ebay called vibra blade: item number :
Item number: 180101099769 that only costs €30. Whats the difference. Would this be similar to the lite body blade.

Rogueish

KC81, yeah the vibrablade seems to be pretty similar to the bodyblade. http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/GENNA/411/511/-/1063283/Vibra_Blade/Product.html?searchtype=genre#

However as I have never tried this particular model I really can't comment on its quality or durability. It could be just as good as the bodyblade. I really don't know and for €30 it may just be worth trying out.