WALIKI Hippity Hop Ball for Adults Races | 29" Red Hopper Ball | Jumping Ball | Perfect Outdoor Game for Family Fun

My teenage son has high-functioning Autism so I bought this hopper for him to use indoors to save what's left of our living room furniture. With his sensory issues, he loves to bounce and clap. We don't have room for a trampoline in or outside of our house, so this seemed like a great solution for him to bounce indoors. I'd already been through like 3 other exercise balls so I thought something made for bouncing and for adults ages 16-101 would be perfect for my teenage 6ft. tall son. It arrived promptly and exactly as described, but it only lasted 2 months. It wasn't over inflated or under inflated (or seemed like it wasn't) but he was bouncing on it and it exploded. Luckily when he landed on his butt, he didn't hurt himself. The only thing I can think that happened was that it's defective and not made to last very long (as others have stated, it isn't strong enough for outdoor use on pavements, places that might have pebbles, rough surfaces) but I think perhaps the side of the ball came in contact with the air valve that is on the direct opposite side from the handle. Somehow maybe the valve touched the side and made it explode in half. The valve is hard plastic and about 2 inches in length extending into the inside of the ball. So if you do purchase this, make sure to keep it fully inflated. Either way, we are back to searching for a new solution to save our furniture.

Spend a little more for the Waliki brand hopper ball, it's worth the extra assurance that it will last. Bought two for my son's birthday party to use as a hopper race game and they were a success! On a side note, these are great for active kiddos who have sensory challenges.

Would recommend

This is exactly what you would expect it to be. The thickness of the material is good. I have two cats and they haven’t managed to pop it yet. Bought this as a gift for a 6year old and it’s a little too big for him, order a slightly smaller one for smaller children. He still loves it, it’s just a hair too tall for him. It’s fairly easy to inflate with the pump that comes with it. I have a nicer pump that I used and it made it even quicker.

Purchased a few for my boat but gave one to my 4 yr old granddaughter. She’s still playing with it. Perfect for Boat parties when needing to tie up next to another boat. Works just as well but cost a lot less then the actual fancy expensive one some boaters have. My husband suggested it and that was a smart move! Made strong and durable:)