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What material is better for elderly fitness handball

Asked by:Skadi

Asked on:Apr 08, 2026 05:33 AM

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  • Augusta Augusta

    Apr 08, 2026

    An old golfer who has been playing fitness handball for the elderly for seven or eight years and has tried dozens of materials in the circle can honestly say that the two types with the highest comprehensive adaptability are solid silicone and natural jade. The others are either too heavy, too slippery, or too delicate to be played with.

    For those who are just getting started or those who usually spin the ball in outdoor parks or downstairs in the community, you can really try the solid silicone one first. My uncle Zhang downstairs had unsteady hands when he first learned it, and he broke two sets of hardwood balls in half a month. He was so distressed that he didn't even have dinner. After switching to the silicone one, he didn't catch it when he played the ball last time and dropped it on the cement floor. He picked it up and wiped the dust twice and continued playing without leaving a mark. Its softness and hardness are just right enough to be used vigorously without irritating your hands, and your fingertips won't be numb when you take them out of your pocket in winter. The only thing is that many old guys who have been playing with it for a long time feel that it has no "playing head", can't be coated, and has no texture, so it is more suitable for transitional use.

    If you have been playing for a year or two, and your hands are steady enough, and you play most of the time in indoor activity rooms or at home, the natural Xiuyu experience is really good. It feels cool in your hands in summer, and even the sweat in your palms can be reduced. When the two balls hit each other, the crisp sound is clear and crisp, and it is comfortable to listen to. Auntie Li next door has been playing with her pair of jade balls for almost four years. Now they are as moist as if they were dipped in honey. She carries them everywhere she goes, saying they are more precious than the silver bracelets given by her granddaughter. However, there are quite a lot of controversies. It’s okay to have heating in the winter in the north, but when you take it out in an unheated place, it will be so cold that you can’t hold it. There are also many careless old guys who have broken their mouths after falling once and can’t repair them. They are really squeamish.

    Many people now recommend those made of hardwood or stainless steel. I also received a pair of huanghuali pellets two years ago. The wood smell is very light and comfortable, and the weight is good. However, they are too delicate and easily moldy when my hands are sweaty in the summer. I left them on the balcony for two hours and developed fine lines. I have never touched expensive wooden pellets since then. If the temperature and humidity at home are suitable, careful friends can try it. As for the stainless steel ones, a few big guys who train arm strength in the community like to use them. They say they are heavy enough and can be turned vigorously. Last time I tried to spin for ten minutes, my hands slipped and almost hit my feet. People with osteoporosis in older age should choose carefully. If they miss the ball and hit their ankles, the gain is really not worth the loss.

    In fact, when choosing, there is no need to worry about what others say. When you have time, go to the community activity room and touch each one to try it out. The one that is comfortable to hold and easy to turn is the best. Originally, playing handball is to relax and activate the muscles, so there is no need to burden yourself with a material.