Indoor Weight Throw Selection Guide

The indoor weight throw uses a lead or tungsten-filled ball attached to a handle and chain. Choosing the right weight comes down to your competitive level, diameter preference, and whether you prioritize durability or maximum performance.

Recommendations from Coach Scott Cappos — Big Ten Coach for 25 years at Iowa and Nebraska.

Quick Answer

Most throwers start with a Standard Indoor Weight or Gill Orbiter. The Competition Indoor Weight (lead composite) is the best seller for serious competitors. The Pro Tungsten and Money Ball are reserved for elite-level athletes maximizing radius and rotational speed.

Weight Throw Options by Level

Standard Indoor Weight

Designed for both competition and training. The go-to option for athletes entering the event.

Thicker shell for enhanced durability
Wide, thick harness in classic Dominator color scheme
Easy rotation swivel and textured handle for grip
Available in training and competition weights

Best for: Entry-level & training

Gill Orbiter

A well-known competition-legal weight from a trusted brand.

Thick shell for enhanced durability
Signature Gill Orbiter harness fits tightly around the ball
High-quality swivel and textured handle
Competition legal

Best for: High school & collegiate competition

Competition Indoor Weight Best Seller

The top choice for serious competitors. Lead-filled composite ball moves the center of mass away from the thrower for a longer effective radius.

Ultralight harness available in custom colors
Lead-filled composite ball for optimal center of mass
Dynamic swivel for smooth rotation and movement
Maximum-width textured handle
Available in training and competition weights

Best for: Competitive high school & collegiate throwers

Pro Tungsten

Elite competition weight with a tungsten core that increases the functional radius and rotational potential.

Lightest harness available in custom colors
Tungsten-centered thick composite ball increases functional radius
Dynamic swivel for smooth rotation and movement
Maximum-width textured handle
Competition legal

Best for: Elite competitors

Money Ball by Dominator Elite

Designed for world-class competition. The smallest diameter tungsten ball on the market, delivering the longest radius and fastest rotational speeds possible.

Lightest harness available in custom colors
Smallest diameter tungsten-filled composite ball
Lightweight dynamic swivel for ultra-smooth movement
Maximum-width textured handle
Longest radius and fastest rotational speeds possible
Competition legal

Best for: National & world-class competition

Competition Weights Quick Reference

Division	Weight
High School Girls & Women	20 lb (9.08 kg)
High School Boys	25 lb (11.34 kg)
Collegiate Women & Open	20 lb (9.08 kg)
Collegiate Men & Open	35 lb (15.88 kg)

Coaching Insight from Throws Pro

The key technical difference between weight throw implements is the position of the center of mass. Tungsten-filled balls place the center of mass farther from the handle, increasing the effective radius and allowing higher rotational speeds — but they require refined technique to take full advantage of that benefit.