I have heard some say that weighted balls are great for improving arm strength, and I have heard others say they are terrible for your shoulder. Has anyone ever tried weighted balls.....Whatd you think about them??

I think they are great to get loose with. I wouldn't try throwing hard with them though.

I'm personally not a fan of weighted Baseballs, as they can add considerable stress to the joints of the shoulder and elbow. A normal Baseball weighs around the 5oz mark and does not cause strain, if lifted up.

 

Equate it taking a 5lb weight and lifting it straight up, more exertion is required to lift and therefore, more would be required to throw a weighted ball. The torque and snap on the elbow, is what really concerns me. Many pitchers have injured their arms, by the motion of throwing and snapping down and extra weight, will only add to the force necessary to throw.

 

I prefer working out with 5lb weights and bands, than throwing a Baseball or even a Football for long tossing, rather than using weighted baseballs. Just my preference.

I think the weighted balls would just cause undo stress injuries on teens. They tend to over do and think they're invincible as it is.