Why Use a Heavyweight Water Polo Training Ball?

• Heavier construction adds resistance to passing, shooting, and ball-handling drills.
• Textured or buffed rubber surfaces provide a reliable grip in wet conditions.
• Different sizes and weights allow coaches to choose suitable equipment for specific drills.
• Durable construction supports repeated in-water and dryland training.
• Delfina and Mikasa options are available for individual athletes and team programs.
• Select products qualify for quantity discounts.

Heavyweight Water Polo Ball Specifications

• The men’s heavyweight Mikasa water polo ball weighs 3.3 pounds and has the same dimensions as an official men’s Size 5 water polo ball. It is made from natural rubber and has a buffed black surface with yellow grooves.
• The Mikasa women’s heavyweight training ball weighs 1.7 pounds and comes in the official women’s ball size. It also features a black surface with yellow grooves.
• The heavyweight Delfina water polo ball in Size 2 has a circumference of approximately 22.8-25.2 inches. It is smaller and heavier than a standard Size 2 ball, making it useful for grip, control, passing, and shooting drills.
• Delfina’s Size 2 option features a textured surface and a classic yellow design with black markings.
• Heavyweight balls are intended for training rather than official match play.
• Available product weights, sizes, inventory, and quantity discounts may vary.

Proper Care of a Heavyweight Water Polo Ball

• Rinse each ball with fresh water after pool use to remove chlorine and other residue.
• Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and allow it to dry completely.
• Keep heavyweight balls away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Store them on a ball rack or in a ventilated ball bag to encourage draining and drying.
• Check the inflation level regularly and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific ball.
• Avoid repeatedly throwing water polo balls against abrasive concrete or rough pool-deck surfaces.

Regular cleaning, careful storage, and proper inflation can help protect the ball’s rubber surface and maintain its grip.

How Weighted Water Polo Balls Improve Training

A standard ball helps players refine their technique. A weighted water polo ball makes that same technique more demanding.

Heavyweight balls introduce additional resistance into passing, shooting, gripping, and ball-control exercises. They can be incorporated into team practices, individual skill sessions, offseason programs, and dryland workouts as part of a broader collection of water polo conditioning equipment.

Water Polo Strength and Conditioning Training

Water polo requires athletes to control, pass, and shoot a wet ball while maintaining their position in the water. A water polo strength-training ball challenges the hands, wrists, forearms, and shoulders used in these movements.

The Mikasa men’s heavyweight ball is designed to strengthen the hands, wrists, and shoulders, while the Delfina training ball can be used to work on wrist, forearm, shoulder, grip, and shot development.

Because the training ball requires greater effort to control and move, athletes can concentrate on deliberate mechanics before returning to a lighter regulation ball. Heavyweight training should complement regular ball work rather than replace practice with competition-size equipment.

Train Ball Control and Shooting Technique

Added weight can expose weaknesses in grip, wrist position, passing mechanics, and shooting form. Players must control each movement rather than relying only on speed or momentum.

A smaller heavyweight ball, such as the Delfina Size 2, can be especially useful for exercises focused on grip and control. Its textured surface helps players maintain their hold when the ball is wet, while its compact dimensions create a different handling challenge than a full-size match ball.

Coaches can incorporate heavyweight balls into controlled drills such as:

• Stationary passing
• Partner passing
• Target passing
• Shooting-form repetitions
• Rebounder exercises
• Grip and wrist-control drills
• Water polo-specific conditioning circuits

Choose Delfina or Mikasa Heavyweight Training Balls

S&R Sport carries heavyweight options for different athletes and training programs.

Delfina Heavyweight Water Polo Training Balls

The Delfina Size 2 heavyweight ball combines compact dimensions, additional weight, and a textured surface. Players can use it in or out of the water to work on control, passing, grip, and shot power.

Delfina is also a trusted name throughout the sport, and its standard water polo balls are the official ball of the MPSF.

Mikasa Heavyweight Water Polo Training Balls

Mikasa offers separate men’s and women’s heavyweight balls. The men’s model weighs 3.3 pounds and matches the dimensions of a Size 5 ball, while the women’s model weighs 1.7 pounds and uses the official women’s size.

The men’s ball can also be incorporated into dryland passing, shooting, rebounder, and conditioning exercises.

The S&R Sport Difference

S&R Sport has served water polo and swimming programs since 1992. The family-owned company combines aquatic-industry knowledge with honest service, accurate product guidance, and support for both individual athletes and team purchasers.

Whether you need one heavyweight water polo training ball or equipment for an entire program, the S&R Sport team can help you compare sizes, brands, and training applications. Schools may also use purchase orders for team purchases, and quantity discounts are available on select products.

Contact S&R Sport to ask about current inventory, team pricing, delivery lead times, or the right training ball for your program.