Polanik Competition Steel Hammer | Smallest Legal Diameter | Best Seller | Throws Pro
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Polanik Competition Hammer | Smallest Legal Diameter | Elite Performance
Trusted by the world's best hammer throwers at the Olympic and World Championship level, the Polanik competition hammer delivers a measurable technical advantage through its smallest-legal-diameter design, more radius, less drag, more distance.
World Athletics, USATF, NCAA, and NFHS legal. Fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse.
Available Hammer Weights & Diameters
- 3 kg – 85mm: Smallest legal diameter for master's (women 50-59).
- 4 kg – 95mm: Smallest legal diameter (high school girls/women).
- 12 lb – 105mm: Smallest legal diameter for high school boys, NFHS competition.
- 16 lb (7.26 kg) – 110mm: Smallest legal diameter for men (NCAA and World Athletics).
Coach Cappos Recommends
"The Polanik Steel Competition Hammer is the go-to choice for many throwers because it offers an outstanding combination of performance, durability, and value. Polanik hammers have been trusted by Olympic and World Championship medalists for decades, earning a reputation as one of the premier brands in hammer throwing. Its small diameter provides a longer effective radius, giving athletes a big advantage when compared to a lathe-turned hammer."
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Coach Scott Cappos |
What customers are saying
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Hammer Key Features
- Smallest Legal Diameter: Longer radius and reduced drag for more velocity at release
- Professionally Balanced Core: Precision-machined to eliminate wobble
- High-Rotation Swivel: Premium swivel for smooth, high-speed turns
- Galvanized Wire: Heavy-duty wire resists bending under stress
- Powder-Coated Finish: Chip-resistant surface for long-term durability
- Certification: World Athletics, USATF, NCAA, and NFHS legal
- Shipping: Ships in a long tube, arrives with wire perfectly straight
Hammer FAQs
Q: Why does diameter matter in hammer throw?
A: A smaller ball diameter increases the radius from ball to hands, which multiplies rotational velocity and reduces aerodynamic drag. Both add distance.
Q: How fast does it ship?
A: In-stock orders ship within 1–2 business days from our U.S. warehouse.
Need a training hammer? Check out the Lathe-Turned Training Hammer, 18 weights from 2.5 to 10 kilos.
