Polanik Competition Hammer | Smallest Legal Diameter | 3k to 16lb | Throws Pro
Polanik Competition Hammers are designed with a professionally balanced core and high-rotation swivel, ideal for serious hammer throwers.
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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 Weights & Diameters
- 3 kg – 85mm: Smallest legal diameter for 3k — youth and junior women's competition.
- 4 kg – 95mm: Smallest legal diameter for 4k — NCAA and open women's competition.
- 12 lb – 105mm: Smallest legal diameter for high school boys — NFHS competition.
- 16 lb (7.26 kg) – 110mm: Smallest legal diameter for men's — NCAA and World Athletics.
🏅 Coach Cappos Recommends
"The Polanik Steel Competition Hammer is the go-to choice for many throwers. It delivers an excellent balance of elite-level performance, durability, and value. Polanik hammers have been used by Olympic and World Championship medalists for decades, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted brands in hammer throwing. The smallest legal diameter maximizes the throwing radius and aerodynamics, creating a measurable advantage."
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Coach Scott Cappos |
Key Features
- Smallest Legal Diameter: Longer radius + reduced drag = 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
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.
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