The sport of Weight Throw is an event that has influences from other sports such as Strongman, Stone lift, Power Lifting, and Olympic Weight Lifting. The hammer used is similar to the classic one but differs in weight and construction.
Differences between the classic Hammer and Weight Throw:
- The weight throw hammer is heavier than the classic hammer.
- It comes with an integrated handle (without wire) that spins.
- Constructed from forged iron for better durability.
What is Weight Throw?
- There are 2 different types of competition:
- Distance throwing competition.
- Height throwing competition.
In the distance throwing, there are 2 weight categories: for men (28LBS and 56LBS) and women (14LBS and 28LBS). In the height throwing, the athlete has 3 attempts to throw over a specific height with weights of 56LBS for men and 28LBS for women.
Product details:
- Type: Hammer
- Material: Iron
- Dimensions (cm): 16
- Weight (gr): 15890
- World Athletics Approved: No
Other features:
- The spinning mechanism does not rust.
- Forged Iron.
- Product Number
- 48531
- Type
- Throwing Hammer
- Weight
- 15.89 kg
- Tape Measure Length
- -
- Spike Pin Height
- -
Important information
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