Retrospec Revolve Steel Macebell for Strength Training, Rehabilitation, Stretching, Conditioning and Rotational Training - 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30lb Options for Women & Men

This is my first macebell. I watched and read a few reviews, placed my order, and crossed my fingers. Some footage I saw spoke to some manufacturers leaving much to be desired with regard to their attention to fit and finish, but this thing is absolutely beautiful!The weld, where the ball meets the pipe, is perfectly radiused, as if this tool was machined from a single piece of stock. Same with the end caps, i.e., no plastic inserts or sharp edges, just solid ends like you'd expect from a 40" length of round bar stock.For me, the knurling is just right, neither too aggressive or smooth, and the paintjob (or powder coat) is flawless. Also, the brand name and weight designation are recessed in, not just painted on. I put it on my balance scale and it weighs in at exactly the 10 lbs. indicated.By now, someone may be thinking that I was somehow compensated for giving such a glowing review, but I don't know these guys from any other manufacturer. This thing seriously is this nice, and I'm tickled to death with its quality - especially at this price. It was packed well, too.Just FYI, if you're a beginner with these like me, I'd recommend heeding the advice of the experienced guys who caution us not to buy anything heavier than a 10 pounder to start, even if you're a beast. The motions and flexibility needed to safely wield this thing with any fluidity are foreign to me, and I believe one just 5# heavier would introduce significant, additional potential for injury.Apparently some of the other maces on Amazon are kinda crappy, but this isn't one of them. In fact, I just bought a 5# for my strong (but petite) wife.

The overall steel construction of this macebell is perfect for me! The handle and head are sturdy with the former having just the right amount of rough texture to keep a constant grip of throughout my routines. It's heavy enough to test my current limits, and I can feel every movement perfectly.

Product is awesome, packaging is absolute JUNK. This is the 3rd that I've ordered. Cheap junk cardboard has been damaged/open on every one.

I am one workout in with these Macebells and I can't believe the amount of soreness. I typically work out 7 days a week, so my muscles are pretty conditioned. However, my typical workouts are dumbbell/barbell workouts with simple movements (presses, curls, shrugs, etc). I ordered two of the 10lb maceballs and worked out with a combination of one maceball exercises and two maceball exercises. The two main things I liked about these maceballs was the freedom of movement and the ability to change the amount of resistance my muscles felt by simply changing my hand position (choking up or down on the handle). The single ball workouts were mainly chopping, digging, rowing motions that really worked my core (abs, lower back, and obliques), while the two ball exercises worked the shoulders, foreams, and upper middle back. These maceballs give you the ability to move 360 degrees in multiple planes allowing you hit any muscle. Coupling that with the ability for multiple forms of motion (lifting, twisting, rotating) allows you to work multiple muscle groups, both main and stabilizer, with each exercise (lifting each ball out to the side while rotating your wrists works both shoulders and forearms effectively). You could get some of the benefit above simply using dumbbells, but the 'ball on a handle' design makes it easy to adjust the resistance in tiny increments. Whereas dumbbells come in fixed increments (1lb, 2lb, 5lb, etc) with the weigh balanced around the handle, the maceballs have the weight offset (the ball) which changes the way it resists movement (a ball on the end of a lever creates torque). Placing your hands at different points on the handle changes the amount of resistance, so choking up or choking down changes the amount of resistance in proportion to the distance your hands are moved (changing the length of the lever) to allow very small adjustments to the resistance. I started to fatigue near the end of a chopping set, so I choked up an inch or two to reduce the resistance and finish the set with good form. I was able to adjust on the fly rather than having to stop and grab a different weight as would have been required with dumbbells.The maceballs are very well made with a good powder coating and a couple of sections of knurling on the handle. I am 6', 185lbs and the 10lb balls gave a really good workout. I made it through my first workout without banging a shin or my head with one of the ball (but did whack the elliptical machine pretty hard). The amount of control needed to use these really increases the stress on the muscles. I suggest at least a 10' radius clear of anything you don't want to smash if you plan to do any two ball workouts. For single ball workouts, a 7-8' radius is probably good. I am looking forward adding these to my workout rotation. 5 stars so far. If my opinion changes as I go, I will update my review.

The mace is well constructed and feels solid. But the paint chipped in one place. I had ordered a 20 lb and a 10 lb mace. The 20 lb came with the top of the box ripped and chipped paint. Luckily, I was able to return it for free. The 10 lb one was well packaged and no major damage except for a minor chip in the paint. I will be ordering a 7 lb one from this company and hope there will be no damages. TIP: start with a lighter weight to master all the moves before moving to a heavier mace.

For reference I'm a 50 year old 180lbs man.I started with the 10lbs mace, and I'm glad that I didn't get something heavier to start with. There's a steep learning curve, and 10lbs on the end of a mace feels MUCH heavier than I expected. The thickness of the bar and the knurling was perfect for a secure grip, and the quality is good. There are no seams or sharp edges.But after about 6 months of regular training (3 times a week), 10lbs became far too easy. It was so easy, that I figured I'd be able to skip past the 15lbs mace, and get the 20lbs one. That... was probably a mistake. The 20lbs mace feels about 3 times heavier than the 10lbs one. Also, the bar is much thicker, and the knurling is more mild. So it's harder to get a secure grip. The quality is still great, but I would recommend moving up in smaller increments.