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# **pinewood derby weights**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (1.5%), but soft demand (-86.3% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 37Growth 0Conversion 60Competition 70Returns 85Price range 49Avg price 67Brand share 72Review moat 79Quality gap 25

**Returns**

**Great****1.5%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Review moat**

**Great****420.36**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Good****62%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Competition**

**Good****43%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Avg price**

**Good****$14.05**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Good****5.2%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Okay****$7.05–$22.78**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Market size**

**Okay****$186K**

$186K/yr · 252K searches

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-86.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 43% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**21 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**51**

**Top-5 brand share**

**62%**

**Open market**

**31%**

- Derbopine20% - CKAuto14% - DerbyCraftPro12% - QoTang9% - pinedash pro7% - Woodland Scenics7%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%4%$7K8%$15K12%$22K16%$30K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 39 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![CKAuto 1/4oz 0.25oz Grey Adhesive Stick on Wheel Weights EasyPeel Type. Cars Trucks SUVs Motorcycles RC Cars. Low Profile 12oz/Box U.S. OEM Quality (48pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IPY8r8hML.jpg)**CKAuto 1/4oz 0.25oz Grey Adhesive Stick on Wheel Weights EasyPeel Type. Cars Trucks SUVs Motorcycles RC Cars. Low Profile 12oz/Box U.S. OEM Quality (48pcs)**CKAuto**$8.13**4.6★6,553 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085L74KS4) [2![Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 9.375 OZ (40 pcs 3/8 Inch) Derby Car Kit for Racing Car Balance & Speed Optimization](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41le34qjSrL.jpg)**Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 9.375 OZ (40 pcs 3/8 Inch) Derby Car Kit for Racing Car Balance & Speed Optimization**Derbopine**$15.89**4.5★35 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G42V2YW9) [3![QoTang 24 PCS Cylindrical Stainless Steel Weight 6.8 Ounce 4 Different Sizes Incremental Cylinders Car Weights Compatible with Pinewood Car Derby to Optimize Speed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d5iM0WBnL.jpg)**QoTang 24 PCS Cylindrical Stainless Steel Weight 6.8 Ounce 4 Different Sizes Incremental Cylinders Car Weights Compatible with Pinewood Car Derby to Optimize Speed**QoTang**$12.46**4.6★42 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNTQQLD) [4![DerbyCraftPro Pinewood Car Weights Kit |Lead-Free 4oz Derby Car Weights+0.5oz Graphite Powder|Graphite Lubricant Works on Pine Wheels & Axles|Low-Profile Weights Adjust The COG Easy Peel & Stick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lXuUhotuL.jpg)**DerbyCraftPro Pinewood Car Weights Kit |Lead-Free 4oz Derby Car Weights+0.5oz Graphite Powder|Graphite Lubricant Works on Pine Wheels & Axles|Low-Profile Weights Adjust The COG Easy Peel & Stick**DerbyCraftPro**$14.34**4.4★20 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKYKT3GB) [5![Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 5.625 OZ (24 pcs 3/8 Inch) and Center of Gravity Stand Derby Car Kit for Racing Car Balance & Speed Optimization](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AB4QPrsRL.jpg)**Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 5.625 OZ (24 pcs 3/8 Inch) and Center of Gravity Stand Derby Car Kit for Racing Car Balance & Speed Optimization**Derbopine**$22.78**4.8★16 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G42Y16QL)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![30 PCS Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 8.1 OZ Cylindrical Stainless Steel Weights for Derby Car 4 Different Sizes to Racing Car Balance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V-LOGyDyL.jpg)**30 PCS Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 8.1 OZ Cylindrical Stainless Steel Weights for Derby Car 4 Different Sizes to Racing Car Balance**FUYITE**$9.13**0 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXJB1T4K) [![Fukaisu 24pcs Wooden Derby Car Weights Kit 3 Size Pinewood Wheel Buffer Weights with Backing Adhesive for Pinewood Derby Car Racing Speed & Balance Tuning(1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ak8GFCAwL.jpg)**Fukaisu 24pcs Wooden Derby Car Weights Kit 3 Size Pinewood Wheel Buffer Weights with Backing Adhesive for Pinewood Derby Car Racing Speed & Balance Tuning(1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz)**Fukaisu**$12.94**3 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTK8LDQP) [![12pcs Weights for Pinewood Derby Car 4OZ Total 2 Size Adhesive Low-Profile Weights Set for Race Car Wheels Axles COG Speed Adjustment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31URRzl8PxL.jpg)**12pcs Weights for Pinewood Derby Car 4OZ Total 2 Size Adhesive Low-Profile Weights Set for Race Car Wheels Axles COG Speed Adjustment**Fukaisu**$7.87**1 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT2RDJRL) [![Penitue Weights for Pinewood Derby 3oz Flexible Strip Adhesive Tungsten Weights Alternative Compatible with Pinewood Racing Cars Easy to Cut & Customize for Maximum Speed (Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zkBKqH-QL.jpg)**Penitue Weights for Pinewood Derby 3oz Flexible Strip Adhesive Tungsten Weights Alternative Compatible with Pinewood Racing Cars Easy to Cut & Customize for Maximum Speed (Gray)**Penitue**$8.17**2 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVWKKC5) [![7oz Weights Kit for Pinewood Derby Cars 13pcs No-Drill Adhesive Pine Wood Car Weights with 3oz Flexible Strip & 1/4oz 1/2oz Blocks Accessorie for Race Car Wheels Axles COG Speed Adjustment (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EXF0KaTFL.jpg)**7oz Weights Kit for Pinewood Derby Cars 13pcs No-Drill Adhesive Pine Wood Car Weights with 3oz Flexible Strip & 1/4oz 1/2oz Blocks Accessorie for Race Car Wheels Axles COG Speed Adjustment (Black)**Fukaisu**$9.94**5 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLZ994K1)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![30 PCS Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 8.1 OZ Cylindrical Stainless Steel Weights for Derby Car 4 Different Sizes to Racing Car Balance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V-LOGyDyL.jpg)**30 PCS Pinewood Stainless Steel Weights 8.1 OZ Cylindrical Stainless Steel Weights for Derby Car 4 Different Sizes to Racing Car Balance**FUYITE**$9.13**0.0★**▲ 482%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXJB1T4K) [![Penitue Weights for Pinewood Derby 3oz Flexible Strip Adhesive Tungsten Weights Alternative Compatible with Pinewood Racing Cars Easy to Cut & Customize for Maximum Speed (Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zkBKqH-QL.jpg)**Penitue Weights for Pinewood Derby 3oz Flexible Strip Adhesive Tungsten Weights Alternative Compatible with Pinewood Racing Cars Easy to Cut & Customize for Maximum Speed (Gray)**Penitue**$8.17**4.5★**▲ 467%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVWKKC5) [![DerbyCraftPro Pinewood Car Weights and Graphite Powder Steel with Graphite](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Wbu-y0vaL.jpg)**DerbyCraftPro Pinewood Car Weights and Graphite Powder Steel with Graphite**DerbyCraftPro**$15.59**4.0★**▲ 463%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKP73HZM) [![Fukaisu 24pcs Wooden Derby Car Weights Kit 3 Size Pinewood Wheel Buffer Weights with Backing Adhesive for Pinewood Derby Car Racing Speed & Balance Tuning(1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ak8GFCAwL.jpg)**Fukaisu 24pcs Wooden Derby Car Weights Kit 3 Size Pinewood Wheel Buffer Weights with Backing Adhesive for Pinewood Derby Car Racing Speed & Balance Tuning(1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz)**Fukaisu**$12.94**4.6★**▲ 452%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTK8LDQP) [![12pcs Weights for Pinewood Derby Car 4OZ Total 2 Size Adhesive Low-Profile Weights Set for Race Car Wheels Axles COG Speed Adjustment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31URRzl8PxL.jpg)**12pcs Weights for Pinewood Derby Car 4OZ Total 2 Size Adhesive Low-Profile Weights Set for Race Car Wheels Axles COG Speed Adjustment**Fukaisu**$7.87**5.0★**▲ 450%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT2RDJRL)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -86.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

23K18KSpike '24Black Friday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar · busiest ÷ quietest = 47.8×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“this is a great quality set”*

**Ease Of Use**13%

*“super easy to work with”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%

*“Just what we needed”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**10%

*“Sticks good”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Good value”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“come in two needed sizes”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“This kit is helpful if youre working on a pinewood derby car”*

**Weight Light**4%

*“The weights feel light quality”*

**Weight Heavy**4%

*“the weights were accurate”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Great variety of items to help build a winner”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**19%

*“Adhesive SUCKS”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“They are a little bigger than expected though”*

**Weight Heavy**7%

*“Its heavy, it sticks to stuff”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Therefore, they appear to be significantly under the advertised weight of 7 g. thats a pretty large error”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“more expensive”*

**Thickness**6%

*“Less dense than tungsten”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Garbage”*

**Durability**3%

*“Not great had a few fall off”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**2%

*“I didn't check them with a scale for accuracy as that isn't important to me”*

**Strength**1%

*“Case is weak”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Weight Heavy**21%

**Size-Overall**16%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**12%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Value For Money**6%

**Weight Light**6%

**Functionality-Overall**5%

**Defective Material/Parts**5%

**Wheel Quality**4%

**Material Quality**2%