Watermelon Ball JR Durable Fillable Pool Toy for Underwater Games - Football, Basketball & Rugby - Perfect for Water Parties - Fun for Adults & Kids Alike - Ages 6+, 6.5" Multicolor

It's a ball... that sinks AND floats. I mean, it's not rocket science, but it's such a cool toy! I saw lots of versions of this, but what can I say - I wanted to support the original maker. I got the small size, as we have a small pool, and I just thought it would be best for tossing around and diving underwater for. I wasn't wrong! My son loves to have us throw it for him and then he'll dive and spin and try to catch it. Yes, I DO think he may be part lab. Or otter. Not quite sure which. I love to throw it different ways and see how it'll spin and curve underwater. It's rather fascinating. And fun.It's gotten accidentally tossed out of the pool a few times, and it looks and feels like it could stand up to much worse treatment. The rubber it's made out of is Thick, so I'm not afraid it's going to break anytime soon.It Does weigh a few pounds, so, as long as you and your kids understand it's not a balloon, it's a water-weighted ball, everyone should be fine. No purposefully dropping it on a sibling's head, you know? Or slinging it into someone's crotch. That junk WILL hurt, even with the small size. For that purpose, I'd definitely supervise the use of it until the tween years, unless your younger child is crazy responsible and considerate.Honestly, the hardest part was figuring out how far in to stick the water-inflation needle. For the record, you gotta stick it allll the way in there. Otherwise it'll just spit around the opening. Stop giggling in the back of the room.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this thing turned out to be a total win. It’s not your typical floaty—it’s filled with water, so it sinks and hovers underwater, which makes pool games way more fun. You can dribble it like a basketball, pass it around, or just bounce it off the pool floor. It’s surprisingly versatile.Setup is easy: it comes with a hose adapter and filling needles, and once it’s full, it weighs about 14.5 lbs. It’s made of tough PVC, so it holds up well even with rough play1.What I liked most:It encourages movement and teamwork—great for kids, teens, and adults.The watermelon design is cute and easy to spot underwater.It doesn’t leak or deflate, even after hours of play.Downsides? Not really. Just don’t expect it to float like a beach ball—it’s meant to stay underwater. And it’s a bit heavy outside the pool, but that’s part of the charm.Final thought: It’s fun, durable, and totally worth the price

Great ball! I purchased this ball in May 2021 and it is still up and running. This Ball lives in our pool and so it’s constantly exposed to the pool chemicals and the Florida UV rays. In addition, I have two kids who both played with the extremely aggressively and often. Over the last year or two, some of the markings have faded to the point where they have almost disappeared, but I would’ve thought that would’ve happened within a month. The fact that they can still throw the ball around is a wonder. They also sometimes throw this fall out of the water or try to throw it as far as they possibly can which I would imagine, puts quite a bit of strain on it.. especially when it’s hitting concrete or travertine with its full weight.I would absolutely buy this ball again!

Super fun pool toy. The instructions are a little confusing but once you figure them out it’s great!

What a simply and fun addition to pool play! Who says you need all these blow up pool toys to have fun? These balls are WAY more entertaining than any other pool toy we’ve had. My kids find many ways to entertain themselves with these balls and also play cooperative games with them in the pool. It’s great for all ages. My only problem is that they are such a hit when other kids come over that they fight over them…I’ll probably have to buy another 2 pack…

We have 2 different types of balls from this company. One is a football with only air in it for the pool. The other is the ball filled with water. It is very fun to play with how it can be bounced underwater like a basketball and passed back and forth in the water. Very unique ball and enjoyed by all ages.

The smaller ball sunk to the bottom and doesn’t float after only a few days. Maybe it can be fixed not sure. I enjoy tossing it and bouncing it under water. Big one still going after a month.

The ball was absolutely awesome! The kids (ages 11-13) played with it for over 6 hours straight and had a blast the entire time. It's the perfect size for all kinds of games, and the quality is top-notch — durable, well-made, and held up beautifully through all the fun. Definitely a great purchase!