Gyroscope

[Mitch]

Has anyone used a one of those Gyroscopes. What did you think of it?
I hurt my wrist up at at Janesville trying to crush a drive and it's been kind of sore and weak ever since.
I just hate buying into something gimmicky without some info from someone I know.

[Bruce Brakel]

I have one.  I bought the cheap kind that does not have the rpm meter.  I should have spent the extra $20 for the rpm meter.  I cannot say whether it has given me better distance or control.  I really don't know.  During the time that I was using it a lot, I increased my wrist size.  It does give you a focused workout of the forearm, wrist and hand. 

[Mitch]

What brand did you buy, or should have bought.
How much should one spend and what dealer do you recommend.

[Mertzomatic]

Hi Mitch and Bruce,

  You want to invest in a high quality gyro that is capable of higher rpm speed and therefore higher torque. The gyros manufactured by nanosecond are the best in terms of speed and workmanship. These gyros are packaged either with the powerball label or dynaflex label (the pro plus and powerball models anyway).

  I have an eBay store called Ultimate Gyro which I sell the Dynaflex pro plus and powerball (neon lights) models. I offer these well below their retail values. They include an instructional CD rom video and complimentary wrist strap. I've sold many of these to disc golfers with a very positive response.

  I highly reccommend opting for one with a speedmeter. It will help you monitor your strength gains. It also features some workout programs. Believe me, it will make workouts more fun, especially if you've got a bud who you're competing against ie. competitive spinoffs.

  Bruce, if you have a pro plus, powerball or 250hz model with a removable top the speedmeter can be added. If you have a Dynaflex pro model or cheaper model you're sol. By the way the pro plus and powerball models are far smoother then the pro model.

You can access my store by going here   http://stores.ebay.com/Ultimate-Gyro

[Mertzomatic]

 I am working on a content rich site that will have more info on benefits and usage. Until my site is overhauled I reccommend you visit  http://www.powerballs.com

Here there are videos, FAQ's and a great deal of other gyro info. There's even a scoreboard with the top 400 high rpm scores that have been submitted with documentation.

If you would like to make a purchase from me but don't have an eBay acct, PM me or contact me at roadkill_4512@yahoo.com and we can make some arrangements.

[pickax]

Bruce- Have you ever thought of stocking some of these at the Merch table for the IOS?

[Bruce Brakel]

Bruce- Have you ever thought of stocking some of these at the Merch table for the IOS?

Yes, last year.  I tracked down the manufacturer to get wholesale pricing.  They called me back a week later while I was in the middle of a post-IOS Monday nap.  We had a conversation that did not go anywhere because I was groggy and incoherent.  Then I lost their contact information. 

Mine is a Dyna-Flex Pro, by the way, and their contact information is printed on the side.  Doh! 

[Bruce Brakel]

I think my main issue was whether I would be able to recoup my investment or whether the ball was a fad.  I have to buy a lot of them to get wholesale pricing but I'm not sure how many.  I just remember it was a pocketload of small bills. 

The other thing is, I think they work, but because of my elbow condition, everything I'm doing to improve my game is just causing me not to sink deeper, so I'm not the best salesman for them.  They definately pump up your forearms.  If you work one of them hard for just a few minutes and set it down, you can really feel the burn. 

[white_rhino]

Do the ones with the flashlight and cell phone charger work as well?

[Mertzomatic]

 I thought those were just urban legends?

The SM-188 models manufactured by Nanosecond are without a doubt the smoothest and fastest in production. I happen to know that they currently do not work to charge or power any kind of appliances or electronics.

I've heard discussion about gyros that utilize their induction properties to power small electronic devices but have yet to see them. I would imagine that they would be more useful for emergency situations, but less useful as an exercise tool.

[Bruce Brakel]

I am working on a content rich site that will have more info on benefits and usage. Until my site is overhauled I reccommend you visit  http://www.powerballs.com

Here there are videos, FAQ's and a great deal of other gyro info. There's even a scoreboard with the top 400 high rpm scores that have been submitted with documentation.

If you would like to make a purchase from me but don't have an eBay acct, PM me or contact me at roadkill_4512@yahoo.com and we can make some arrangements.

Somebody ask him if he takes Brass Cash!   

[esau]

just got my power ball in the mail today. it will take a while to see how much it improves my game, but so far im very satisfied. gives a great burn in the intended areas. money well spent.

[drdye]

I got one a few weeks back.  I have been trying to do at least 10min a day, sometimes up to 30min in a day.  My max right now is 11942, I have had that max for about 3 days.  I just cant seem to break the 12k mark just yet.  Soon I hope

[drdye]

Wooohooo   I broke 12k today with 12123, and a new 30sec time speed of 5091!!!  Not to bad, in the future maybe I will give that world record of 16317 a run for its money

[stpitner]

So it's been a little bit more than a year since this thread discussion took place, and I wanted to revive it and ask for additional opinions, especially from those that used it a year ago.  Do you still use it?  Do you find improvement? 

The second hole of the second round at the last IOS I felt my wrist pop a little off the drive, and I had to hold my wrist to give it warmth and reduce the numbing and tingling that finally went away about 6 or 7 holes later.  I'm blaming working with computers all day long for part of my problem, but that's why i want to find out if this is something I should consider picking up. 

I really don't want to have to choose between computers or disc golf because I lose the ability to snap a disc without hurting my wrist.  Is there anything that the Gyroscope does to help you other than tell you the RPM's and something to grip while you rotate your wrist?

[Bruce Brakel]

I'm not using mine.  I don't even know where it went.  I should have gotten one with a rpm meter.  I might get a good one for Christmas. 

They do a lot to exercise the wrist and forearm muscles.  Whether they add distance to your throw, I don't know. 

[stpitner]

I'm not looking to add distance as much as strengthen my wrist so that hopefully I can start working on snapping a disc more without injury.  With more snap the distance will come naturally eventually.

[ChrisPUTTS]

I have never heard of a gyroball but i watched the videos and it seems like something that could possibly be helpfull in working out your wrist and arms.  I am intrested in more disc golfer stories about this ball.....

[pickax]

I have one. Should have gotten one with an RPM meeter. I use it sporadically. I received one for my birthday last year and gave it a good try right away. I then went to write a check for church and started laughing because my hand was shaking so badly, I couldn't write. I haven't used it consistently to say if helps with my throw, but it does give the lower arm a good workout and keeps the wrist limber.

[discmonkey]

I keep mine in the car and use it on the way to work every day.  It is used by some physical therapists to reduce or eliminate the pain caused by carpal tunnel.  It also increases your grip strength which in turn leads to more D.  Just like any other type of work out, some use it, and most don't.