I got a 10 and a 5 lb of these. I got the 5 for my smaller clients but I ended up using it for my warm ups and single handed practice. When I bought it the 5 lb was some kind of different model than the 10 lb, and I think the main difference to me is the handle knapping, on the 5 it's rougher/coarser. I like the feel of the 10 better, still a good grip, but doesn't feel like I'm going to be ripping up my hands as easily. Both feel solidly made, they have a nice finish, and I am not noticing any spots that make me question the quality. I think starting with the 10 was a good move. It was recommended as a starting place from multiple sources I read up on before buying. I'm about 6 feet tall, 220 lbs, and I do resistance training regularly. I'm not super strong, not an elite athlete or anything, but I work out more days than I don't. I do eventually want a heavier mace for 360s, but for everything else I do with it: uppercuts, battle lunges, split squats, etc, it's a good enough challenge. I'd probably not recommend anyone start heavier than that, if only because when you're first starting out with swinging the mace, you're going to probably flub it a bit here and there and you're going to want to be able to wrest control out of a bad swing if you need to, so you don't smash it into your hip or something. I don't know about the benefits of the mace as opposed to any other piece of equipment, what I do know is that it is interesting enough to me to keep me moving and doing it. I haven't used kettlebells very much but I like swinging this around a lot more than I ever liked a kettlebell. I'm left gasping and winded after certain sets of my little circuit I do, like the battle lunges get the burn going. I can feel the work in my core as I do 360s. If you're looking for a mace, this seemed to me like a pretty good deal for the quality. Read more
We received the 7 lb. one today and my teen boys are using it already. The Macebell is very well made and looks like it was formed out of one piece of steel. The weight is accurate and the finish and knurling are great. We are very impressed with the quality of this piece of equipment. Once the boys get more experience with it they will move up to the 15 lb. Macebell (which we just ordered since it apparently just went on sale for the same price as the 7 lb. Macebell). It came well packaged in a box, wrapped in bubble wrap and plastic as well as formed foam around both the end of the handle and the head. Read more
Well-made piece of equipment with good grip. I ordered the 7-pound mace and am glad I chose that weight as it'll allow me to master the basics without really heavy weight; and it's shorter / more manageable. Read more
I purchased the 10 pound mace to add to my training routine. Once you learn a few exercises incorporating the mace, you’ll discover that it’s strengthening your core and shoulders. I’m 6’1” and 240 pounds 54 years old with free weight, machines, and kettlebell training for a few years. I do this for endurance hiking (20 mile 1,000 ft plus) at 3+ mph. Cardio consist of elliptical, stairs , and street hikes to include rucking. The mace training has paid dividends in my grip strength, shoulder mobility, and is lighting up my core muscles in ways that my other training can’t. I’m seeing less issues when distance hiking like sore lats and much more stability on trails. My favorites so far are 360s, chops, side ab crunches with it elevated, and wrist rotations. The thing works and I’m at the tip of the iceberg as far as the myriad of ways to use it. I’ve got access to a small gym at work but if I didn’t, I’d be more than equipped with a mace, a ruck weight, some kettlebells, and hiking shoes. Build quality seems on par with pricier brands. Shipping was fast with good packaging. Update: After learning the movements I’ve since added a 15 and now a 20 pound version. I’m floored at how well these tools increase grip, forearm, shoulder, and core strength. The 20 pound is a real handful but the 15 was getting too easy. I’ve started one hand 360s with the original 10 pound one. These have become a favorite exercise of mine. Update 2: I progressed to the 25 pound version. Everything has improved in my routine. At 55 I’m now bench pressing 220 which honestly I never thought I’d achieve again this late in life. My core and stability are the best they’ve ever been and all my dress shirts are now much tighter in the shoulders. I’ve gained about 6 pounds since the first review and lost a pant waist size. Little things like yardwork and carrying groceries are nothing to me now. Instead of grabbing a power tool to chop up limbs and debris I grab an axe. I still use the 10,15, and 20 regularly. These things are probably the best fitness tools I’ve ever owned. Read more
Quality is great, packaging is less great. Ordered two, both arrived banged up. All cosmetic, but disappointing given the price of these things. Would have appreciated a small discount on them to cover the damage in shipping, but perhaps too much to ask. Read more
Loving this macebell. Went with 10 pounds VS 15 and I'm glad I did. This is perfect for now. Packaging was OK. It got knocked around a bit, and the box had a hole, but no damage. They put styrofoam on the handle but the head was just wrapped with plastic and foam sheets. Pretty sure I asked for more than the mfr packaging but there was no extra packaging. Read more
