Hello All, I want this ball to sit at my desk at work, I've heard mixed reviews - people who use this at their desk. Good or bad? Thanks!
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My answer would be to get one of the balls that is specifically designed to be a desk chair. I think that if I had to work on the desk sitting on the ball could be very distracting. This is just my point of view.. I am not young and athletic.
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It depends on what you will be using it for? I have a 65cm ball with this base and it is NOT a tight fit, although it does work for exercise and also helps to stabilize the ball for sitting on. I have two bases, one for the 65cm ball which I will be using at home for exercise and one for a larger size ball to sit on at work. I do think a 45cm ball is going to be ok but do not know for sure because that is not what I use? Either way I like the base, loose or not... :)
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I was told by my chiropractor to get a ball to sit on while at my computer. He said to get the 55mm sz for my height which is 5'1". I guess it would be the same for you. For me, sitting on it at the computer seems to be a little small but I do use it. I like a 65mm myself. Read all the post about this ball before buying it.
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I'm not exactly a pro bowler and nearly had a stroke when I saw the price tags on the bowling balls in the pro shop. I really like this ball because the price was extremely reasonable and (to me) it has a good "feel" to it. I felt it was a good purchase. Hope this helps.
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I am 5'10 so the 75" ball is great for me but I use it for my workouts. I agree with Linda, see if you can check it out before buying. If you belong to a gym, they should have some there but they may not be as firm as you need them due to repeated usage.
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As I understand it, not the same ball NBA plays, though your cost is due to it being a true leather ball with the specs of NBA. I've never played with a true NBA ball, so can't tell you the difference, but there are many reviews by those who have a good idea. Search the ones that gave the ball the lowest ratings, and you will find the answers to that question.
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How close are your coworkers? What is the background noise like in the office? This is not a quiet keyboard, but if you have a reasonable level of white noise, or reasonably sized cubes, it won't be an issue.I love this keyboard and would make my coworkers deal even if I sat right next to one.
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How close are your coworkers? What is the background noise like in the office? This is not a quiet keyboard, but if you have a reasonable level of white noise, or reasonably sized cubes, it won't be an issue. I love this keyboard and would make my coworkers deal even if I sat right next to one.
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I bought my ball when I was pregnant too. I'm 5'6 and bought the large one. I loved it then and still use it now. Baby even likes being bounced on.
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I guess it depends on how vigorous the play is, but my initial response would be "No, it's not good for a larger dog".The ball is a two-piece, fairly tough, semi-rigid plastic and I think a large dog might chew this up if he can get his jaws around it. The ball is around 3.5" in diameter. (The halves screw together but you can flex them fairly easily when apart). Cats on the other hand can't get a good bite on this, except for the attached tail.It'd be nice if there was a larger, more rugged version for bigger dogs. I can envision hours of play with one of these.
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I know this post is two months old, but I just received this exercise ball today. I'm also using it as a computer chair, and am replacing a previous ball that was a gift and my cat saw fit to use as a scratching post substitute. I have mixed initial impressions of this Max Fitness ball. It seems sturdy, but not tall enough for someone who's 6' 0". I'll try it out for a few days of course, but I'll be taking a look around Amazon to see if there's anything larger. Unfortunately I don't know the size or even brand of my previous ball so I can't compare, but it was noticeably bigger than this one. I know this post is two months old, but I just received this exercise ball today. I'm also using it as a computer chair, and am replacing a previous ball that was a gift and my cat saw fit to use as a scratching post substitute. I have mixed initial impressions of this Max Fitness ball. It seems sturdy, but not tall enough for someone who's 6' 0". I'll try it out for a few days of course, but I'll be taking a look around Amazon to see if there's anything larger. Unfortunately I don't know the size or even brand of my previous ball so I can't compare, but it was noticeably bigger than... » Read More I know this post is two months old, but I just received this exercise ball today. I'm also using it as a computer chair, and am replacing a previous ball that was a gift and my cat saw fit to use as a scratching post substitute. I have mixed initial impressions of this Max Fitness ball. It seems sturdy, but not tall enough for someone who's 6' 0". I'll try it out for a few days of course, but I'll be taking a look around Amazon to see if there's anything larger. Unfortunately I don't know the size or even brand of my previous ball so I can't compare, but it was noticeably bigger than this one. « Show Less
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I think it might be a little small to be affective as a CRAZY catch with a soccer ball. But I think it would work fine to bounce the ball back at you if that is what you are looking for.
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I have had this trackball for few years now and it's great. However, it seems like they need to be well lubricated to work properly, otherwise you can get this stickiness and squealing when rotating the ball (scrolling). I'd recommend taking the ball out and cleaning the little jewel mounting points. Those can build up some gunk around them and cause the ball to stick. You might also want to rub the ball around in your hands for a bit -- the ball comes with some oil on it but I found it takes a while to 'break in' and it seems like it really needs to pick up your hand oils to work properly. In any case, after a month or so of use it should be very nice and smooth. BTW, you should install their driver software if you haven't -- it slows down the mouse to make it more precise, if that is the problem you are having.
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I have the small one on my desk at work. It has done well in my cubicle space. I would imagine it would work well in a small room, or bathroom. The larger one has done well in the living/dining/kitchen area of our apartment.
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It pretty much as the same feel as the Evolution. Most players I know and have met love the feeling as it provides exceptional grip, especially for ball handlers. Probably will get some getting used to for you, but it is really a better quality ball than anything on the market presently ....
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Ira, did you end up getting it and using for a desk/workstation? If so, please let me know your thoughts. It's my understanding you can make it level, which I think would be more comfortable and make it slower. Thanks!
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I haven't had any issues with bounce. I used it for bounces off of a wall for reps and it performed as expected. I am very pleased with this ball and I would/will buy another one.