How to start Powerball gyroscope with a string / cord (official RPM Sports video)

[@ninagguimaraes]

I was almost giving up but this video helped me get the ball spinning for the first time. Thank you so much!

[@silviakukla336]

Same for me. Thank you!!!😊

[@paradonym]

This guy could easily do meditation and relax audio tapes...

[@nessacb6190]

THANK YOU! I was feeling discouraged being unable to get it going, but by following your instructions I was able to get it to work. Thanks for the tips!

[@rpmpower]

You're very welcome, glad it helped get you across the line, they're wonderful devices once you get them activated. Best wishes, Rory

[@Laskofil]

@@rpmpower Took a few tries for me, just gotta get the feel and I'm all gucci. Thanks :)

[@rpmpower]

@@Laskofil Once learned, never forgotten :-)

[@satsuke1207]

You helped me a lot with mine. Since I've lost the cord, I bought one with auto start, but could not make it work. I just needed to start with the hand facing down. So easy! Thank you so much!!

[@grayangora1000]

Really great video. I pulled this out of storage and couldn't get it to work until I saw this video. Customer service is also incredible. Thank you!

[@rpmpower]

Great to hear, thanks so much, rgds Rory

[@MamaTwoN2020]

Omg i got it to work! Thanks for this video❤ I get it now haha. I suffered from de Quervains sickness in both my thumbs/wrists...i massage, stretch and have 1,2 & 3kg, but now i also found this lill ball and hope it will help me even futher! I dont answer positive for de Quervains anymore but stiff and have the feels after it, weaker...so really hope this lill ball will help make a big diff on my recovery.😊

[@wolfgang4468]

Had one of those 20 years ago. I found it immensely helpful to pretend or imagine I was circling a long heavy rod (or light beam) that came out of the ball and say make a circle with a diameter of one meter at the imagined end of the rod in a distance of a few meters. Sounds way more complicated than it is, but helped me to get the exact movement needed.

[@notchb6566]

Hello Rory, Many thanks for recommending this video! I finally got the ball to work and I'm completely satisfied with it! It's definitely a workout, thanks again!

[@Jay-son.]

The powerball is awesome! i managed to get it started on my first attempt thanks to your video :)

[@PhillTheVwGuru]

I thought it was weak, had a quick look had to go. No within seconds of your explaining small circles with the wrist I got it spinning fast!!! Good workout

[@allamcv]

Perfect explanation. I was almost giving up my powerball. Thank you.

[@rpmpower]

Never...ever.........EVER....give up Allam! (Patience is always rewarded). Now the trick is to learn how to start it with your thumb...a quick 'flick' brings an entirely new meaning to the ball, no cords required! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGZaISJZdtsitE Thanks for sharing and with best wishes, Rory

[@katflp]

THANK YOU!! Helped me like everyone else, I was stuck before this video. I got so excited I forgot to take it easy to start and I'm really feeling it in my foream and shoulder now.

[@sun_up]

my therapist handed me the powerball day before yesterday and I just couldn't get it to start. Now, after a few more tries I went from 0 to 100, going several minutes, changing speed, switching hands, starting it up again after it started to stutter. Thank you, excellent explanations!

[@karlpeart1752]

thank goodness for the new electric start ones now,as a disabled user the corded ones were impossible for me to operate

[@SiddharthMohanta]

Fabulous video guide. Got the ball spinning.

[@agallagher5936]

FINALLY!! Got it working. The arm being steady is the key. Everytime I move my arm it would go out of sync, just slow down n stay in the same position (the arm that is). Thanks!

[@DanleyBWolfe]

Thanks so much for the video. I bought a string starting powerball online and struggling to make it work. This was helpful ... I get it ... don't move the arm and move slowly until you are snyched with the rotor. I'm not good at it yet but this kept me going and kept me from tossing it out .... being one that hates failing at any endeavor this is tricky because speed and brute force are not the answer ... it's counter intuitive for someone like. me.

[@rpmpower]

Feel the force Luke... :-)

[@JapaneseModernist]

finally got it. make sure you spin it as a sphere (up an down, left and right) at an angle. was trying to spin it horizontally and it always died!

[@brainwrong]

Thanks so much for this vid. I just got my powerball today and was having some difficulties with it. This cleared it right up! Also, god damn, what a punishing forearm workout this is!

[@rpmpower]

That's what I like to hear Brian, thanks so much !

[@katrienfransen4089]

Thank you! This really helped. With your clear and motivating explanation I had my ball spinning in 10 minutes! I had been trying for hours and was about to give up.

[@rpmpower]

It's always a pleasure for me to read these comments, thanks Katrien. Now your next move is to sidestep that cord and learn the finger start technique...then you'll really get benefit out of this wonderful device. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGZaISJZdtsitE Hope it helps and with best wishes, Rory

[@katrienfransen4089]

@@rpmpower Thanks! Do you have specific programs for recovering from a golfer's elbow due to climbing? Or just warm-up/ training for climbing would be great.

[@scraggledy]

Rory, I'm just here to listen to you voice at this point. Very soothing. 😅

[@rpmpower]

Very kind of you to say, thank you, I'm going to have to start a meditation series in the near future I think 👍

[@poel212]

thx I got it, well explained I was to fast at the beginning, and moving the arm. Holding it was a good advice, it is the art to rotate slow after start

[@rpmpower]

You're very welcome, it'll all come naturally after 3-4 spins, like driving a car 👍

[@senorfrog5605]

i finally got this thing spinning. it burns your arms way more then you would think. hopefully itll help with my shoulder issue.

[@Sesshyru]

Thanks! I was messing it up but you helped me figure it out.

[@primozsever1367]

This looks so easy watching this... Still can't do it most of the time xD Takes like 10 attemts to get it started and keep it spinning in right hand, and I always fail when I switch hands xD

[@zedxxx9]

What about shoulder issues? Does it help shoulders too?

[@TupaSerban]

Perfectly explained!

[@gybx4094]

I know what a Hula Hoop is because I'm old. The Powerball has a knack to it. It takes patience.

[@Spiceyspiney]

Thank you so much for this - received mine this morning and now I have the technique after a couple of tries :)

[@rpmpower]

Always a pleasure Mary. With my best wishes, Rory

[@rammsteinfen1]

I just got one! I am impressed

[@Nthpower_10]

Can you show me formula between RPM(round per minute) and Mass force (KG)

[@eefajk]

Thank you, that really helped met get it started!

[@seanmorgan2005]

How exactly does moving your wrist make the ball go faster? Is it the resistance you want or do you want the ball to glide to make it go faster?

[@rpmpower]

Hi Sean, when you set a body in motion, it tends to want to stay traveling in that direction until its energy is exhausted. If you apply a force on the body to try alter the direction of its travel, then that force will experience a resistance which will be proportional to the speed of the body. When you set Powerball's rotor into motion (spin it on it's 'x' axis) and then begin to rotate the wrist, you'll be effectively forcing the rotor to change direction on it's 'Y' axis This in turn causes it to spin faster on its 'x' axis, which in turn will require more force to get it to alter its 'Y' axis direction. That additional force will be experienced as a growing resistance felt in the 4 main forearm muscles (the muscles which give mobility to the wrist). The key to Powerball, therefore, is a strong wrist (those 4 main forearm muscles...pronator, supinator, extensor, flexor), which has an ability to increase that 'Y' axis speed - it becomes a never ending game of cat and mouse, so to speak, that you can never win; the faster you drive that 'X' axis speed, the more wrist / forearm strength required to sustain it and on and on it goes till you hit your ceiling - just over 17,000rpm being the current world record (achieved just once out of millions of Powerballs sold worldwide over 25 years...no mean feat that!) Hope this helps. BR Rory

[@Ashenwolf888]

It took me few tries to get it but once i did.... Damn! This rly works!

[@fnafsnake]

I don’t have that cord,what should i do ,i didn’t get one when i bought the product

[@davidparker5439]

I am 72 years old . I have had my powerball for 10 year s . I have always tried to keep fit , not to show off , but I like doing most spots . The powerball is great . Just one question can you get a new peace of string,!

[@rpmpower]

Hi David, thank you for your kind comment. Before you go looking for a new string, please watch this short tutorial - once you get this technique down you'll never be bothered with a string again and your Powerball will take on a whole new dimension. Let us know how you get on 👍 Best wishes, Rory kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGZaISJZdtsitE

[@lolderdelol]

Thank you so much!

[@Wrestlingchix]

can you provide any documentation, proof, or studies on why you think this would help RSI and HOW? can we purchase your products in the USA?

[@rpmpower]

Greetings Solomon, sorry for my delayed reply. Certainly, I invite you to view our latest study here: www.jptrs.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.14474/ptrs.2016.5.4.163 - I think you'll find it interesting as it conclusively proves that using Powerball (they confusingly call it vibration therapy in the study btw, which is a somewhat misleading term for the product in that there is zero vibration generated by Powerball's rotor as it spins, only inertial resistance). Our products are available on Powerballs.com but if you'd like to place a bulk order for example, make sure to email me directly (rory@ the website listed above and I'll get you some preferential pricing), thanks so much, Rory

[@zafar78600]

Will this work for PBLX?

[@josemiguelfernandez74]

Hallo, thank you for the video. I'm looking for the quietest gyro out there. I heard the metall ones are the quietest, that's why I got an Ironpower (don't remember wheter is alluminium or iron). Anyway the gyro you are using seems to be really quiet, what's the name of the model? do you know which is the quietest gyro on the market? thank you!

[@rpmpower]

Greetings José, thanks for your comment, the quietest Powerball (ever made to date) is Titan Autostart (or Diablo Autostart)...both are so smooth and quiet that you cannot really hear anything up to 9000rpm - 10,000rpm (which is a high speed to spin at when you have such a heavy metal rotor inside), if you enjoyed your Ironpower then these new metal Powerballs will really impress you, thanks again, Rory

[@anthonyhind8898]

@@rpmpower The Kern power Titan seems to come with a cord, but you indicate it’s autostart so presumably spring loaded. Is the cord just an alternative start aid? Thank you for any information.

[@rpmpower]

@@anthonyhind8898 Hi Anthony, I can only presume that the model you're speaking about is cord start only as the Powerball products that we ourselves offer are either cord start or autostart (and never both options together in one ball). Thanks and with my kind regards Rory

[@anniepear9002]

Great video with perfect explantion!

[@jeannemcclung2407]

I have a problem with my shoulder can this help my shoulder?

[@jeannemcclung2407]

If so how do I use it

[@paul786]

I don’t know why but it still does not work for me. Just did everything as said in the video but I don’t get it spinned

[@bwoodpop]

My strings gave up on me.. Do you sell replacements?

[@rpmpower]

Greetings and thank you for your message. We do indeed, you'll find them here: powerballs.com/shop/powerball-cords However, before you go buy some, please watch this video first...starting it that way will give you a lot more freedom and enjoyment from your Powerball: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGZaISJZdtsitE Hope this helps, best wishes, Rory

[@michaelsheehan1044]

Thankyou Outstanding work

[@fredyholguin2525]

Arigato Rory

[@gravity6556]

great

[@diobrando4024]

Instruction unclear : accidentally makes the ball spins forever

[@marlyalvesdelimaasche8133]

Vielen dank!

[@gorillabeartech4577]

Awesome stuff !

[@drunvikrdazo9755]

Mask 69 invited me to this channel to complete the Powerball workout😚

[@brianmower9]

Definitely frustrating at first. Based on what everyone says here I will keep working on it. 8:18

[@bobby6517]

I can't do it , mines going back ! Nothing should be so difficult,

[@rpmpower]

A bicycle is difficult until you know how. The a-hah moment as it were. I bet you're pleased you persevered with that bike back then..

[@greencable2222]

thanks, the guide that came with my powerball was useless.

[@rpmpower]

Unfortunately with paper instruction guides, it's akin to trying to teach someone how to ride a bicycle by reading a piece of paper...a tough ask...the videos do help, and I'm glad this one has helped you there...but even the videos won't always work, you've got to 'feel your inner rotor' as we like to say, and then you'll be good to go! Best wishes, Rory

[@theresachung703]

This is hard to do (with the strings) Especially for old people. Get the autostart. It’s easier EDIT: Get the autostart. I just got mine and it started on second try. for most older uncoordianred people, the autostart is your choic

[@rpmpower]

I'd have to disagree Theresa, it's purely a matter of co-ordination - it takes almost no force or power to keep the ball spinning at low speeds, you just need to be able to co-ordinate your wrist movement to match that of the spinning rotor, like you would if riding a bicycle or using a hula hoop, young or old, the capability is within us all.

[@theresachung703]

@@rpmpower You’re right! But I needed the autostart. The string never did it for me. But now I love it and it is a small wonder.

[@jakemulvany1]

I think mine is faulty!..

[@rpmpower]

Hi Jake, while the products are precise in their build, the internals are rather simple and as such they rarely give trouble. Our experience shows that the only three causes of 99.9% of Powerball "faults" are: 1) Use technique - not getting in sync with the spinning rotor and it dies after 15-20 seconds 2) Something has managed to get inside (fluff, hair etc) - this interferes with the frictional harmony inside and makes it almost impossible to spin...it has no 'bite' and slips around inside despite best efforts to make it 'catch' 3) The user has attempted to start it while having some form of oil/hand lotion or muscle balm on their hands which in turn has managed to find its way onto the rotor support band and disturbed the frictional relationship inside. For option 1 above, please watch this video, it explains the technique in detail. For options 2 and 3, please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vUgYuOjc2WlZY And follow the instructions shown there. If you've managed to get cream/lotion/oil onto the internals, please get some rubbing alcohol (pure alcohol) and clean the rotor support band and internal support rings TWICE with the alcohol...it'll remove any contaminant and restore that frictional relationship again. Hope this helps, best wishes, Rory

[@deadsi]

If ur string is broken just flick it with ur fingers hard as u can

[@tommy_2633]

Wait WHAAAT? You need to do that again and again to start that thing even spinning?:(

[@HenriksenDolf]

my one is faulty!

[@fengshui1983]

I just cant get it to work at all it spins and then just slows down and stops no matter how slow or fast i try, ready to throw it at the wall haha

[@rpmpower]

We recommend you don't throw it at the wall ☺ There is no secret, it's like riding a bicycle or using hula hoop, it's all about getting in sync with the spinning hoop - the key is to ensure good speed from the starting pull, ensure you ALWAYS pull the cord straight out of the ball, NEVER at an angle and pull as hard as you like, really let rip. Then, keeping the arm perfectly STILL, start to 'stir the pot' until you experience a momentary resistance...that'll be the exact speed that puts you in sync with the spinning rotor and will build it's speed. These words can't help you find this however, it's something you have to feel. It can happen in 30 seconds for some, an hour for others, but it will happen and the ball is not broke, I assure you. Keep trying, you'll shortly get there. Best wishes, Rory

[@bennybianco1467]

I don't really understand the benefits of tis product 🤷‍♂️ My girlfriend give me as a present... and unfortunately I don't see tis girl anymore for ask what is for...

[@thomasaushauser1940]

I would prefer an electric starter.

[@rpmpower]

Now where would be the fun in that? (Did people scold the Wright bothers because they didn't go straight to gas turbine? Edison because he fooled around with incandescent as opposed to jumping straight in with LED?). The addiction with Powerball is unlocking its secret Thomas - same as you did with a bicycle when you were younger, once you learn the technique with the starting cord you then go learn the finger start technique and away you go, never need an electric starter or autostart ball, just a flick of the finger and happy days, you're off spinning. Check out the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGZaISJZdtsitE Regards, Rory

[@fips711]

Took me at least ten tries until I got a hang of it. The hula hoop comparison was the best explanation. I don't like your sloooow talking style.

[@yatodung]

Arigato gyro

[@Felipe-zg8pz]

Dosent work

[@rpmpower]

It's like riding a bicycle Felipe, at some point, with patience, you'll get an 'ah ha' moment and off you go, wondering why it took so long in the first place...nice, slow steady rotation of the wrist (arm must be kept 100% still) and you'll eventually get in sync and the speed will increase, keep trying, I promise it's just a technique issue. Kind regards, Rory

[@Thomas42823]

This thing is a piece of crap! Followed the instructions, made it work just a bunch of times. "If it doesn't work, it's not our product fault, it's your fault." Great business strategy. Keep your products, none of them for me.

[@rpmpower]

Hi Thomas. If the rotor is spinning freely inside the shell then it's a 99.9% certainty that the product is not faulty and the problem is simply that you're out of sync with the spinning rotor. We see this often and thus can make such a bold claim that it's the user's technique and not the product that is at fault. If Powerball was a crap product we'd not have sold millions of them around the world over the past 25 years. It's the same as blaming a hula hoop because it keeps falling to the ground when you're 0.5sec out of phase in your gyrations. Simply not the hoop's fault. And not the Powerball's fault if you're out of phase. Just either slow down your wrist rotations or widen the turning circle. And make sure to pull the cord fast and hard (but always STRAIGHT OUT NEVER AT AN ANGLE) to ensure you give proper momentum to the rotor before you start those wrist rotations. You wouldn't blame the bicycle if you kept falling off and crashing into walls because you couldn't get your balance. Please try it again, you'll eventually get that eureka moment where it all flows and you'll understand what all the fuss is about. Thank you, Rory

[@Thomas42823]

It's not about keeping it in sync - it's about getting it to it's RPM right from the starting procedure with the included cord! Never mind, mine went into the trash bin in the meantime.@@rpmpower

[@alanread6596]

Another money making gimmick that doesn't work

[@rpmpower]

Hi Alan. A bike is a waste of money too if you don't learn how to ride it. We've sold millions of Powerballs to millions of customers since 1998. Luck or actually a good product? Most appear to be happy so either we're the most monumental scammers the world has ever seen or our products actually work and aren't gimmicks at all. If you've watched the video you'll note I invite my customers who are struggling with the start technique to get in touch so I can call and walk them through the process. Hint hint. Regards, Rory