Many people are familiar with the term water polo, but in most cases the technical details are not. Waterproof balls are very different from conventional balls.
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Discover the best water balls reviewed now. We also show you which features and characteristics are important when buying a beach ball.
The best water polo 2024?
Content
- 1 The top 7 beach balls in 2024
- 2 Bestsellers: The most popular beach balls
- 3 Buy beach balls: How to make the right decision
- 4 FAQ: Frequently asked questions and answers about water balls
- 4.1 How attractive is water polo for spectators?
- 4.2 How does water polo work?
- 4.3 Is water polo strenuous?
- 4.4 What are the water polo rules?
- 4.5 Is water polo dangerous?
- 4.6 How big and heavy is a beach ball?
- 4.7 How long does a water polo game last?
- 4.8 How many sections does water polo have?
- 4.9 How deep is the water in water polo?
- 4.10 What do goalkeepers have to wear for water polo?
- 4.11 What material are beach balls made of?
- 4.12 How much do beach balls cost?
- 4.13 Where can I buy beach balls?
- 4.14 Which is the best beach ball?
- 4.15 Are beach balls harmful to health?
- 5 Conclusion: The most popular beach balls reviewed
In a hurry? Our water polo favorite:
- Suitable for children
- Easy to grip
- Various motifs
- Favorable price
- Particularly light
- Modern design
- Two versions available in one set
Beach balls Checklist
- Size: The sizes differ in most cases depending on the player’s gender and age.
- Features: A professional water polo must have more grip to compensate for slippery wetness.
- Weight: The more a beach ball weighs, the further it can be thrown. Children need to use particularly light balls.
- Material: The material determines the service life.
- Price: High-quality balls cost more, but also last for several years.
Also interesting: The most popular water toys 2024.
The top 7 beach balls in 2024
1. Waboba Pro Water Bouncing Ball
Advantages
- Suitable for children
- Easy to grip
- Various motifs
- Favorable price
- Particularly light
- Modern design
- Two versions available in one set
Disadvantages
- Not for the professional sector
- Weak seams
Summary
The Waboba Pro Bouncing beach ball comes in a colorful and modern design. There are 7 different basic colors available. The material is soft and quick-drying.
The light weight is ideal for children and the material is easy to grip. The model is also available as a set with another ball, the Extreme version.
This second version bounces wildly in different directions as soon as the ball hits the surface of the water. This makes the game particularly varied and challenging.
Conclusion
An excellent product for the whole family. The design is particularly striking.
The product is not suitable for professional water polo games. In this case, a different model must be selected .
Product details
Size: 5.8 x 5.8 x 5.7 cm | Material: N/A | Weight: 20 g
Customer ratings
Great for the pool, beach ball or beach ball. The design is beautifully colorful. Some families use the ball in the garden pool and would recommend the product to others. “Everyone should have this ball in their household” praises one customer. The ball is very easy to catch and bounces perfectly off the surface of the water. The ball flies very far even with little effort. The product can also be used in the sea.
Around 6% are neutral about the product, while 5% rate the product as poor and inadequate.
The seams are relatively weak. Because the ball bounces well on the surface, it flies out of the pool quickly.
FAQ
2. novelty place giant inflatable beach ball
Advantages
- Colorful design
- Large diameter
- Particularly light
- Inflatable
- Small pack size
Disadvantages
- Not suitable for sports
- A little big for small hands
Summary
The colorful, inflatable Novelty Place beach ball convinces with a particularly low price. The manufacturer also offers free shipping and returns. When inflated, the ball has an impressive diameter of 150 cm.
Because the material is filled with air, the ball remains particularly light even when inflated. Ideal for children to prevent injuries or excessive strain on the muscles.
In the water and on the beach, the ball can be thrown with little effort and always stays on the surface of the water in the pool.
Conclusion
An extremely affordable product for fun summer days with children. Whether by the sea, in the pool or swimming pool: fun is guaranteed with this TÜV-tested product.
If you are looking for a professional product for sports, you need to choose a different model.
Product details
Size: 150 x 150 cm | Material: Plastic | Weight: 139 g
Customer ratings
A great inflatable ball. The material makes a stable impression. The air stays inside for a long time. The cover smells neutral and not like chemicals. The material is phthalate-free and therefore harmless to health. The price-performance ratio is excellent. You can also play with it very well out of the water, e.g. on the beach.
Around 8% are neutral about the product, while 17% rate the product as poor and inadequate.
Some customers report that the ball loses air quickly.
3. Mikasa Water Polo Competition
Advantages
- For professional sport
- Official design
- Natural material
- Special valve
- Available for men and women
- Jumps powerfully from the water
- Special seam
Disadvantages
- Professional ball pump required
- A little heavy for the leisure sector
Summary
The professional water polo from Mikasa has an official, competition-ready design. There are different sizes for men and women, which also weigh different numbers of grams.
The ball has ideal properties for the sporty game of water polo: it bounces powerfully off the surface, the surface is extremely grippy and the sizes are adapted to gender and age.
The material is natural rubber, which is not only environmentally friendly but also particularly robust. A special valve reliably keeps the air inside.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a sporty water polo for professional training, choose this ball and you will enjoy the product for a long time.
The ball is not suitable as an all-rounder for other sports or summer days in the garden, as it must not be played outside the water.
Product details
Size: 30 x 16 x 6 cm | Material: Rubber | Weight: 300 g
Customer ratings
These balls are the standard training ball for many clubs. The model is ideal for this. The workmanship is high quality, the material has a good grip and the price is reasonable. Most customers enjoy playing with this ball. The majority of buyers would recommend the product to others. The quality puts other products in the shade.
Around 3% are neutral about the product, while 5% rate the product as poor and inadequate.
No ball pump is supplied. The ball must never be used outside the water.
FAQ
4. Happy People Paw Patrol beach ball
Advantages
- Favorable price
- Child-friendly design
- Very light
- CE and TÜV tested
- Easy to inflate
- Other products available in the set
- For Paw Patrol fans
Disadvantages
- For the leisure sector only
- Unstable valve
Summary
This ball is the perfect model for all Paw Patrol fans; a very popular children’s show. It encourages children to train their coordination and ball handling skills in a playful way.
The material is CE and TÜV certified. This guarantees safety for your child. The diameter is approx. 29 cm. Images of the children’s show are printed on both sides of the ball.
The ball is simply inflated with the mouth. There is no need to be afraid of harmful substances because of the certificates.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a ball for your child, this product is an inexpensive, safe and good choice.
This product is not suitable for professional water polo games. Older children and adults must choose a different model.
Product details
Size: 18 x 14 x 3 cm | Material: PVC foil | Weight: 0.8 kg
Customer ratings
A great ball to get your first experience of throwing and playing in the water. The price is reasonable for the quality. It helps children to train their coordination and responsiveness. At the same time, it is nice and light, so that the potential for injury remains extremely low. The design is really cute. Many children are fans of Paw Patrol and therefore love this product. Some children even have matching swimming trunks in the same design.
Around 10% are neutral about the product, while 12% rate the product as poor and inadequate.
For some customers, the ball had more of an egg shape instead of a round, globe shape. The quality is not very high.
5. sunflex neoprene accessories beach and funball size 5
Advantages
- 3 colors available
- Neoprene material
- Very soft
- Good bounce
- Real all-rounder
- Very elastic
Disadvantages
- Color not freely selectable
- Not suitable for professional use
Summary
The Sunflex neoprene ball is a soft all-rounder that can be played in the water and on land to your heart’s content. It has very good jumping properties, especially in the water, and “slides” over the surface.
The material is quick-drying neoprene and comes in 3 different, colorful designs. It offers enough grip to be used as a recreational water polo ball and can also be used for dribbling on land.
The material also promises durability. It prevents injuries and is therefore also suitable for beginners and children.
Conclusion
A robust ball for versatile purposes. For those who prefer particularly soft material, this is the right choice.
The product is unsuitable for sports use. A different ball must be selected for this.
Product details
Size: 21.01 x 21.01 x 21.01 cm | Material: Neoprene | Weight: 260 g
Customer ratings
The workmanship is excellent. The ball is very light and totally versatile. The seams are also sturdily finished. The soft material prevents injuries. The material slides very well in the water and is therefore great fun for all players. Even if it’s not exactly suitable for the Bundesliga, both men and women have a lot of fun with it.
Around 22% are neutral about the product, while 24% rate the product as poor and inadequate.
For some customers, the seams did not last very long. For the price, they would have hoped for a little more. The seller then supplied a replacement product.
FAQ
6. intex water feature Floating Hoops
Advantages
- Favorable price
- Small pack size
- Simple structure
- For adults and children
- Incl. Water polo
- Also suitable for small pools
Disadvantages
- Only one design
- Not suitable for professional water polo
Summary
This inflatable, floating basketball hoop is a great introduction to the world of beach balls. Adults and children can play with it. The colorful orange and green design makes the ball highly visible. It even reflects on the surface of the water.
The beach ball is designed to look like a basketball. However, the material is smooth and not dented. The basket is inflatable and floats on the surface of the water.
The product is suitable for both large and small pools. The rules of the game are not fixed: get creative. The material is robust vinyl and can withstand a lot. If you buy two sets, you can play a match.
Conclusion
A water polo set that brings the whole family together. From target throwing to water basketball matches, everything is possible.
If you want to train professionally in water polo, you need to choose a different product.
Product details
Size: 67 x 55 cm | Material: Vinyl | Weight: 520 g
Customer ratings
Children are enthusiastic about the product. The material can also withstand wild games. If the ball is filled with a little water, it is particularly easy to throw. The toy is also suitable for playing in the lake. Adults can play wild water basketball games with it. Customers recommend the product to others and would buy it again at any time.
Around 12% are neutral about the product, while 9% rate the product as poor and inadequate.
The ball is so light that it flies away quickly. Customers recommend solving this problem by letting some water through the valve.
FAQ
7. Bassalo Cup Ball
Advantages
- Playable on land and in the pool
- Does not go under
- Durable material
- Small pack size
- Extra light
- For adults and children
Disadvantages
- For two players only
- Not for the professional sector
Summary
Bassalo is a different kind of water polo game. The rubber ball is thrown out of waterproof cups and caught again by the team partner.
The set contains 2 cups. The corresponding ball and instructions for use are included. The material is extremely robust because it is polypropylene. This is chlorine and UV resistant: the perfect combination for a summer vacation.
Whether on land or in the pool, it can be played with anywhere. Additional sets can also be purchased to play in teams. Neither the ball nor the cup will sink in the water.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a beach ball for the whole family, this is the product for you. A fun game set for all ages.
The technique of the game is still a little too complicated for children under 6. Furthermore, it cannot be used to play professional water polo.
Product details
Size: cup length 25 cm | material: UV-resistant polypropylene | weight: 222 g
Customer ratings
The material is not only of high quality, but also robust. It gives users great pleasure. The cups even train children’s hand-eye coordination. You can play great in the pool, the chlorine does not damage the material. The toy does not sink below the water surface. Ideal as a summer vacation companion. An insider tip: build sandcastles with the cups.
Around 0% are neutral about the product, while 0% rate the product as poor and inadequate.
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(**Last update 2024-09-16)
Buy beach balls:
How to make the right decision
Hagen Stamm ★★★★★
(National coach of the national water polo team from Berlin)
Familiarizing yourself with the most important criteria helps you to make an informed purchasing decision. You are more likely to find the right product for you or your children and avoid buying mistakes.
BeyondSurfing provides a clear overview of the most important features. This makes the decision much easier.
The advantages and disadvantages of water balls?
- Very robust
- Waterproof
- Good grip
- Durable
- Fun in and around the water
- Effective training
- More expensive than normal balls
- Heavier than leisure balls
- Not suitable for other sports
What you need to consider when buying a beach ball
- Material
- Weight
- Design
- Application
- Surface
- Quality
- Target group
Water ball material?
The following materials are usually used for water balls:
- Foam
- Plastic
- Special rubber
- PVC
- Neoprene
- Blended fabric
Information on the areas of application and properties of these materials is provided in the following sections.
Suitable weight?
The heavier the ball, the further it can be thrown. However, the effort required is correspondingly higher. At the end of the day, a beach ball weighs no more than a common food such as an orange or apple.
However, children’s balls made of PVC or foam, which are particularly light, should be preferred. They weigh around 100 grams. This reduces the potential for injury.
In professional water polo, there are precise rules on how heavy the ball has to be for men and women. Find out more in the FAQ.
Design?
Children in particular pay more attention to design than to quality. In addition to balls with designs from series such as “Paw Patrol” or Disney films, there are all kinds of printed surfaces with animals, patterns, flowers or glitter dust.
A water polo ball from the professional sector, on the other hand, often has a simpler look. However, there are regulations in certain leagues as to what the ball has to look like. It is best to obtain information from the relevant association.
Application?
The area of application results from the factors of weight and material. Before buying, you should therefore be aware of the purpose for which the water polo is to be used and only then look around in the appropriate section:
Water polo as a sport:
- Special rubber (divided by weight and gender)
Hobby area:
- Plastic
- Foam
- Neoprene
- PVC
surface?
A non-slip surface is essential for a sporty water polo. Balls made of special rubber in particular fulfill this criterion. But other products, e.g. made of foam, can also be gripped easily.
Plastic and PVC models usually offer little grip for the hands. When wet, you are more likely to slip on them. However, this is not particularly relevant for leisure games and splashing around.
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The service life of a ball is influenced by various factors:
- The material used
- The processing
- The handling
| Material | Properties |
|---|---|
| Plastic | Inflatable plastic balls usually last for several years, provided they are used with care. |
| PVC | Waterballs made of PVC can usually be used for more than a year, but they deflate more quickly. |
| Foam | Foam balls are particularly durable. These have no seams that could form a potential weak point and cannot lose air. The only risk is that a piece may tear out if handled roughly. |
| Special rubber | But the winner is definitely a professional beach ball made of special rubber. It usually lasts for many years and can also withstand heavy knocks. |
Target group?
- Lightweight inflatable balls are usually suitable for children aged 1.5 years and over
- Foam balls or balls made of PVC are suitable for children from the age of three.
- Sports beach balls differ according to gender
Water polo tests by Consumer Reports and Öko Test
No tests have yet been published on Oekotest.de or Test.de.
Well-known brands and manufacturers
The best-known and most popular water polo brands & manufacturers include
- Bestway
- Happy People
- Intex
- Mikasa
These manufacturers are known for high-quality and durable products at fair prices.
Cleaning a beach ball?
Cleaning a beach ball may sound strange at first, as it is usually only used in water. However, all kinds of germs and bacteria collect in public pools despite chlorine. If the ball is then transported or stored damp, they have free play and multiply rapidly.
The correct use of water balls?
This video shows practical dry runs for the water polo movement sequence
The most important facts about water polo at a glance:
- Teams of 13 to 15 players
- Points are scored via shots on goal
- Playing time of 4 x 8 minutes = 32 minutes
- The water surface can be used for bouncing
- A beach ball may be a maximum of 71 cm tall, 67 cm for women
- Minimum depth of the water: 1.80 meters
- Contact with the ground is prohibited when the ball is in contact with the ground
The rules of professional water polo?
This video gives a good overview of the common rules in the sport of water polo. In the pool at home, of course, you play by your own rules.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions and answers about water balls
How attractive is water polo for spectators?
How does water polo work?
Is water polo strenuous?
What are the water polo rules?
Is water polo dangerous?
How big and heavy is a beach ball?
How long does a water polo game last?
How many sections does water polo have?
How deep is the water in water polo?
What do goalkeepers have to wear for water polo?
What material are beach balls made of?
How much do beach balls cost?
Where can I buy beach balls?
Which is the best beach ball?
Are beach balls harmful to health?
Conclusion: The most popular beach balls reviewed
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