Amazon Basics Slam Medicine Ball
- Item Weight: 14.99 pounds
- Size: 15 pounds
- Item Diameter: 7.9 inches
- Construction Type: pvc
Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A solid, no-bounce slam ball that holds its weight accurately and has no reported odor, a reasonable pick for home CrossFit or rehab work.
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ASIN: B0DPQHRFSNCategory: Medicine Balls
Overview
A sand-filled, PVC slam ball from Amazon Basics with a textured no-slip surface, built as dead weight for CrossFit, HIIT and core training rather than a bouncing medicine ball.
The sand core is what keeps this from bouncing back on a slam, but it also means the ball's weight can shift slightly and feel a little unsettled the first few times you pick it up, something a first-time buyer specifically noticed.
- Heavy-duty PVC shell with sand-filled core
- Textured non-slip surface
- Dead weight design for controlled slams
- Suited to CrossFit, HIIT and general strength training
Who it's for
Works for home gym or gym-floor slam ball training, core work, and shoulder rehab exercises. Not the choice for anyone who wants a bouncing medicine ball for wall-toss or partner drills.
Pros and cons
- No bounce on slams
- Textured surface grips well when sweaty
- Weight tracks close to the rated figure
- No rubber or tire odor reported
- Sand shift inside the ball feels odd at first
Performance notes
The PVC shell and sand core absorb the impact of a slam so the ball drops and stays rather than rebounding, and the textured surface is what keeps grip through a sweaty set. One reviewer weighed a 20 lb ball at 19.6 lbs on a home scale, close enough to the rated weight to attribute the gap to uneven sand distribution.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 14.99 poundshigher than 67% of 31 medicine balls |
| Size | 15 pounds |
| Item Diameter | 7.9 incheslower than 89% of 29 medicine balls |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Construction Type | pvc |
| Material Type | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Stitching Type | No Stitching |
| Sport Type | Slamball |
| Number of Items | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the labeled weight accurate?
Close to it. One reviewer's 20 lb ball weighed 19.6 lbs on a home scale, a small variance attributed to sand distribution.
Does the ball have a rubber smell?
One reviewer specifically noted no rubber or tire odor.