{"product_id":"balle-reflexe-en-cuir","title":"Leather reflex ball 1 kg","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}\n.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}\n.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.eb-prod ul,.eb-prod ol{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}\n.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}\n.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}\n.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}\n.eb-prod a:hover{color:#004a99}\n.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}\n.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}\n.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-cat-premium{background:#fdf6e3;color:#7a5c00;border:1.5px solid #f0c040}\n.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.eb-summary p{margin:0}\n.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}\n.eb-note p{margin:0}\n.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.25rem 0}\n.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:500px}\n.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}\n.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}\n.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}\n.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}\n.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}\n.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}\n.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#ffffff !important}\n.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}\n.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}\n.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}\n.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-video{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:1.5rem 0}\n.eb-video iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003eLeather, 1 kg \/ 2.2 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003e4 m \/ 13 ft cotton cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003eSand and cotton filling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003eNo headband\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cstrong\u003eleather\u003c\/strong\u003e striking ball weighing \u003cstrong\u003e1 kg \/ 2.2 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efilled with sand and cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, hung from a \u003cstrong\u003e4 m \/ 13 ft braided cotton cord\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003ebrass snap hook\u003c\/strong\u003e. No headband and no elastic: the ball hangs free and swings on the length of the cord. Reinforced stitching and a leather hanging loop. \u003cstrong\u003e€59\u003c\/strong\u003e, free standard shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore forehead bands and elastics, boxers trained their reflexes on a leather ball hung from a cord. The principle has not aged, and it produces a movement \u003cstrong\u003eno elastic ball reproduces\u003c\/strong\u003e: a free swing, with no snap back, where the path depends only on your punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne kilo, and everything changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the figure that separates this ball from the rest of the collection. A headband reflex ball weighs \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 40 g \/ 0.7 to 1.4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e; this one weighs \u003cstrong\u003e1 kg \/ 2.2 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, twenty-five to fifty times more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat weight does not make the drill \"harder\" in the sense of the ball coming back faster: it makes it \u003cstrong\u003edifferent\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mass creates \u003cstrong\u003einertia\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ball does not snap back like an elastic, it travels, returns slowly and swings. You train \u003cstrong\u003elong timing\u003c\/strong\u003e and reading a path rather than pure reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esand and cotton filling\u003c\/strong\u003e explains that behaviour: cotton gives the volume and cushions, sand brings the mass. It is the same principle as a punching bag, in miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeather and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the feedback experienced practitioners look for: a firm, direct contact, close to that of a bag. The \u003cstrong\u003estitching is exposed and reinforced\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the hanging loop is doubled leather, where all the pull concentrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a movement already in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e A kilo of filled leather calls for protected hands and a clean technique. To discover the drill, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/reflex-ball-3-levels\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reflex ball, 3 levels\"\u003e20 g \/ 0.7 oz foam ball on a headband\u003c\/a\u003e builds the movement first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour metres of cord\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebraided cotton cord\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e4 m \/ 13 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e long, which leaves plenty of latitude for fitting: a high garage ceiling, a barn beam, a tree branch, a pull-up bar. You set the height at the knot and coil the surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebrass snap hook\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you take the whole thing down in seconds, useful if the anchor point is used for something else as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual setting places the ball \u003cstrong\u003eat chin height\u003c\/strong\u003e, fists up in guard. Higher and you punch upwards and lose your base; lower and the posture breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging reflex ball, no headband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg \/ 2.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, reinforced stitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand and cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided cotton cord, 4 m \/ 13 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass snap hook, doubled leather loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiming, reading a path, accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree standard shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat determines the load is the anchor point.\u003c\/strong\u003e One kilo at rest, far more in motion: every strike creates a jolt that multiplies the pull. Hang the ball from a beam, a concrete slab or a stand. A false ceiling will not do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/reflex-ball-fabric-headband\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reflex ball, fabric headband, tennis ball\"\u003eFabric headband\u003c\/a\u003e — a tennis ball with a sharp rebound, if your movement is already in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wall-punching-ball-360\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wall punching ball on a 360° rotating arm\"\u003eWall punching ball\u003c\/a\u003e — a rotating arm fixed to the wall, gloves and pump included, if you want a permanent station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/reflex-ball-3-levels\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reflex ball, 3 levels from 22 to 40 g \/ 0.8 to 1.4 oz\"\u003eReflex ball, 3 levels\u003c\/a\u003e — three weights from 22 to 40 g \/ 0.8 to 1.4 oz, if you want to pick your difficulty to the gram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seven are gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-reflex-ball\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing reflex balls\"\u003eboxing reflex balls\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much does this leather reflex ball weigh?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kg \/ 2.2 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, filled with sand and cotton. A headband reflex ball weighs 20 to 40 g \/ 0.7 to 1.4 oz, so this is twenty-five to fifty times heavier — and it swings instead of snapping back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference with a headband reflex ball?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe movement. An \u003cstrong\u003eelastic\u003c\/strong\u003e ball snaps back fast and trains pure reaction. A \u003cstrong\u003ehung\u003c\/strong\u003e ball swings freely, with the path depending only on your punch: you train long timing and reading a trajectory. The two complement each other well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhere can it be hung?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFrom a \u003cstrong\u003ebeam, a concrete slab, a stand or a pull-up bar\u003c\/strong\u003e — anything that already carries the load. A false ceiling will not do. The 4 m \/ 13 ft cord leaves room to set the height wherever you fit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAt what height should it be set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003echin height\u003c\/strong\u003e, fists up in guard. Higher and you punch upwards and lose your base; lower and the posture breaks. Set it at the knot and coil the surplus cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy a sand and cotton filling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCotton gives the volume and cushions, sand brings the mass. Together they give the ball its inertia — the same principle as a punching bag, in miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the leather need looking after?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWipe it with a dry cloth after a session and let it air. Keep it away from a radiator and from direct sun: leather stays supple as long as it is not dried out. The reinforced stitching and the doubled loop are worth a look from time to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same work on an anchored target, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/double-end-bag\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Double end bags\"\u003edouble end bags\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-speed-bag\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Speed bags\"\u003espeed bags\u003c\/a\u003e. 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