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Dr Gadget - Gadget Shop - All Surface Swingball

All Surface Swingball
 List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £18.99
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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Manufacturer: Mookie
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Toy
Brand: Mookie
EAN: 5021854072208
Label: Mookie
Manufacturer: Mookie
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 36
Model: 7220
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Mookie
Studio: Mookie
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Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Swing ball fun and energetic
Comment: A great toy bought for my kids. Aged 9 and 6 they both love it. They like to play against each other against their parents, grandparents friends anyone really.

We played for a while and then the pole started falling at an angle but it is just the pole coming out of hole in bottom of the base. Simply push back in. Easy! We have the base filled with water in milk containers as we have it indoors at the moment until weather better.
Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
Summary: Falling apart
Comment: This is advertised as suitable for children and adults and that the ball can be hit strongly. However, we found the pole kept coming out of the slot every few (not particularly hard) hits making a proper game impossible. It was also a nuisance having to fill up the base with sand or water and clean it out after. The carrying case is a good idea, but the lack of stability made the game frustrating for everyone. I sent mine back for a refund as not fit for the purpose and will try the stake in the ground type instead.
Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: All-surface base NOT an advantage
Comment: The write-up above mentions the 'advantage' of the sand / water filled base, but for us it has just become an annoyance.

The metal pole repreatedly slips out of its mountnig point in the plastic base - causing the pole to lean at 45 degrees - usually midgame - and bringing it to a premature end.

I'm wondering why I just didn't buy a traditional 'stake it into the grass' model.

If you do not have a lawn then it's inevitable you'll prefer this model - but be prepared for some frustration or self-administered modifcation to how it is assembled.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: SO0o0o0o Much FUN!
Comment: I was worried about purchasing this Swingball, as it only shows kids in the picture...and I am 5'7". I imagined myself having to bend in half to hit the ball...but no! It comes with extra poles to make the height as tall as you want...and was even great for my 6'4" partner.
I filled it with water, and it stayed put however hard we hit the ball.
Not only did we have a great time with it, the dogs also thought it was amazing and tried to join in.
One question...what happens when/if you break the tennis ball? The ball already attached is specially made. That needs looking into.
I'd give it a 9/10 for fun factor and a 10/10 for durability.
Editorial Reviews:
The Good Toy Awards Winner 2003 , this design has much in common with the Super Swingball, but with the added advantage of the all-surface base. The base can be filled with water or sand to anchor the pole during play and afterwards transforms into a sturdy carry case for maximum convenience. All Surface Swingball is high-energy game that will keep you on your toes wherever you choose to play it. Exciting, tough and versatile... Looks like it's game, set and match to All Surface Swingball!
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