--- title: "exercise ball — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (61/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/sports-outdoors/exercise-ball" last_updated: "2026-07-10T05:33:33.160Z" locale: en meta: description: "exercise ball shows low returns (2.9%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.5★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "exercise ball shows low returns (2.9%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.5★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "exercise ball — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (61/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **exercise ball** **Worth a look****61/100 ** exercise ball shows low returns (2.9%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.5★) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$4.8M** **Growth (1y)** **+131.6%** **Products** **27** **Brands** **15** was 10 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Price range** **$8.17–$34.73** **Returns** **2.9%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Worth a look** Scored 61/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **62** ×0.30 Growth **69** ×0.30 Competition **53** ×0.20 Quality gap **36** ×0.10 Returns **77** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +131.6% year over year. 135K67KPrime Day '24Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3× ## **Competition** - Trideer28% - ProBody Pilates16% - APEXUP12% - YOTTOY10% - Fitvids8% - BABYGO6% - Other (9 brands)20% The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 17 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▲rising was 10 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Top 5 brand share** **74%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Trideer Exercise Ball for Yoga Pilates & Fitness Stability Ball Equipment for Home Gym & Office Chair Core & Balance Training Accessories Physical Therapy Equipment Quick Pump Included 5 Sizes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sym2MdcWL.jpg) [**Trideer Exercise Ball for Yoga Pilates & Fitness Stability Ball Equipment for Home Gym & Office Chair Core & Balance Training Accessories Physical Therapy Equipment Quick Pump Included 5 Sizes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DK9QZV9) Trideer$17.564.6★44,98018%▼falling 2 ![ProBody Pilates Exercise Ball - Multiple Sizes Gym Grade Balance Ball for Fitness Workout Pregnancy & Physical Therapy Stability Yoga Ball Chair (Blue 65cm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419MNc88YbL.jpg) [**ProBody Pilates Exercise Ball - Multiple Sizes Gym Grade Balance Ball for Fitness Workout Pregnancy & Physical Therapy Stability Yoga Ball Chair (Blue 65cm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TIO30U) ProBody Pilates$18.634.5★12,39010%▲rising 3 ![YOTTOY Exercise Ball for Pregnancy Anti-Burst Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Stability Ball for Ball Chair Fitness with Pump (Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qWMM32UQL.jpg) [**YOTTOY Exercise Ball for Pregnancy Anti-Burst Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Stability Ball for Ball Chair Fitness with Pump (Pink)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYYPFB86) YOTTOY$18.274.6★2,72310%▼falling 4 ![APEXUP Yoga Ball 660 lbs Anti-Burst Exercise Ball with Pump 5 Sizes (L (23~26) 65cm Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pYQ3dYfaL.jpg) [**APEXUP Yoga Ball 660 lbs Anti-Burst Exercise Ball with Pump 5 Sizes (L (23~26) 65cm Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLQ8XNN) APEXUP$16.904.6★4,9249%—flat 5 ![Trideer Exercise Ball Stability Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Active Sitting Pregnancy & Birth Labor Prep Core Strength Balance Training Posture Improvement and Daily Stretching 55/65/75cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V+eIUGF7L.jpg) [**Trideer Exercise Ball Stability Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Active Sitting Pregnancy & Birth Labor Prep Core Strength Balance Training Posture Improvement and Daily Stretching 55/65/75cm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCZG1QZ) Trideer$18.494.6★5,8047%▼falling 6 ![Fitvids Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Exercise Ball Yoga Ball Fitness Ball Birthing Ball with Quick Pump 2 000-Pound Capacity Blue 22-inch M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31or1yO+i8L.jpg) [**Fitvids Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Exercise Ball Yoga Ball Fitness Ball Birthing Ball with Quick Pump 2 000-Pound Capacity Blue 22-inch M**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RX2J294) Fitvids$11.994.5★46,4716%▲rising 7 ![BABYGO Birthing Ball - Pregnancy Yoga Labor & Exercise Ball & Book Set Trimester Targeting Maternity Physio Birth & Recovery Plan Included Anti Burst Eco Friendly (Lavender 65cm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-k-k9tjcL.jpg) [**BABYGO Birthing Ball - Pregnancy Yoga Labor & Exercise Ball & Book Set Trimester Targeting Maternity Physio Birth & Recovery Plan Included Anti Burst Eco Friendly (Lavender 65cm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8J5PJZ8) BABYGO$32.334.7★9,8804%▲rising 8 ![MANTRA SPORTS Exercise Ball Yoga Ball for Pilates & Fitness - Birthing for Pregnancy Stability Core Balance Therapy for Physical Rehab Workout for Home Gym & Office Chair Fast Pump Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d--zElpRL.jpg) [**MANTRA SPORTS Exercise Ball Yoga Ball for Pilates & Fitness - Birthing for Pregnancy Stability Core Balance Therapy for Physical Rehab Workout for Home Gym & Office Chair Fast Pump Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8QVBHSJ) MANTRA SPORTS$17.394.7★2,3993%▲rising 9 ![ProBody Pilates Yoga Ball - Fresh Colors Exercise Ball for Stability Pregnancy Workout Physical Therapy & Birthing Balance Ball Chair (Sky 65 cm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uk3qi+MDL.jpg) [**ProBody Pilates Yoga Ball - Fresh Colors Exercise Ball for Stability Pregnancy Workout Physical Therapy & Birthing Balance Ball Chair (Sky 65 cm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DVHNRVM) ProBody Pilates$19.994.5★2,7133%▲rising 10 ![kisnbld Exercise Ball Extra Thick Yoga Ball for Workout Pregnancy Stability 4 Sizes Anti-Burst Balance Ball with Foot Pump - Heavy Duty Fitness Ball Chair for Office Home & Gym](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lMjXrRdvL.jpg) [**kisnbld Exercise Ball Extra Thick Yoga Ball for Workout Pregnancy Stability 4 Sizes Anti-Burst Balance Ball with Foot Pump - Heavy Duty Fitness Ball Chair for Office Home & Gym**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWZL3593) kisnbld$17.174.3★8343%▲rising 11 ![APEXUP Yoga Ball 660 lbs Anti-Burst Exercise Ball with Pump 5 Sizes (M (19~22) 55cm Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31b1E+VdY+L.jpg) [**APEXUP Yoga Ball 660 lbs Anti-Burst Exercise Ball with Pump 5 Sizes (M (19~22) 55cm Pink)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW14NRQQ) APEXUP$16.844.6★4,9243%—flat 12 ![ProBody Pilates Pregnancy Ball - Yoga Ball for Pregnancy with Book Prenatal Labor & Postnatal Maternity Exercise (Rose 65 cm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BIWrPdXZL.jpg) [**ProBody Pilates Pregnancy Ball - Yoga Ball for Pregnancy with Book Prenatal Labor & Postnatal Maternity Exercise (Rose 65 cm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW5V4KV) ProBody Pilates$28.754.6★1,1043%▲rising 13 ![Retrospec Luna Exercise Ball with Pump - Anti-Burst Fitness Equipment for Yoga Core Training & Stability - Home Gym Swiss Ball for Office & Pregnancy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LwWPrtuHL.jpg) [**Retrospec Luna Exercise Ball with Pump - Anti-Burst Fitness Equipment for Yoga Core Training & Stability - Home Gym Swiss Ball for Office & Pregnancy**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095CTGFKS) Retrospec$25.784.4★1,9022%—flat 14 ![Core Balance Exercise Ball for Workouts Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Swiss Yoga Ball for Pregnancy Stability Fitness and Physical Therapy 4 Sizes with Pump (22 / 55cm Teal)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IHMDa93kL.jpg) [**Core Balance Exercise Ball for Workouts Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Swiss Yoga Ball for Pregnancy Stability Fitness and Physical Therapy 4 Sizes with Pump (22 / 55cm Teal)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R61Z2PG) Core Balance$16.944.6★12,1922%—flat 15 ![Trideer Pregnancy Birthing Ball 1.7mm Extra Thick Yoga Ball for Maternity Labor Physio Recovery Exercise Guide & Daily Comfort Tips for All Trimesters 1000LB Anti-Burst Non-Slip Stability Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wTUbERK1L.jpg) [**Trideer Pregnancy Birthing Ball 1.7mm Extra Thick Yoga Ball for Maternity Labor Physio Recovery Exercise Guide & Daily Comfort Tips for All Trimesters 1000LB Anti-Burst Non-Slip Stability Ball**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5R1S9D1) Trideer$28.374.7★1,1172%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 27 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 27 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Trideer Exercise Ball for Yoga Pilates & Fitness Stability Ball Equipment for Home Gym & Office Chair Core & Balance Training Accessories Physical Therapy Equipment Quick Pump Included 5 Sizes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sym2MdcWL.jpg)**Trideer Exercise Ball for Yoga Pilates & Fitness Stability Ball Equipment for Home Gym & Office Chair Core & Balance Training Accessories Physical Therapy Equipment Quick Pump Included 5 Sizes** Trideer**$17.56**4.6★44,980 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DK9QZV9) [![ProBody Pilates Exercise Ball - Multiple Sizes Gym Grade Balance Ball for Fitness Workout Pregnancy & Physical Therapy Stability Yoga Ball Chair (Blue 65cm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419MNc88YbL.jpg)**ProBody Pilates Exercise Ball - Multiple Sizes Gym Grade Balance Ball for Fitness Workout Pregnancy & Physical Therapy Stability Yoga Ball Chair (Blue 65cm)** ProBody Pilates**$18.63**4.5★12,390 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TIO30U) [![YOTTOY Exercise Ball for Pregnancy Anti-Burst Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Stability Ball for Ball Chair Fitness with Pump (Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qWMM32UQL.jpg)**YOTTOY Exercise Ball for Pregnancy Anti-Burst Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Stability Ball for Ball Chair Fitness with Pump (Pink)** YOTTOY**$18.27**4.6★2,723 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYYPFB86) [![APEXUP Yoga Ball 660 lbs Anti-Burst Exercise Ball with Pump 5 Sizes (L (23~26) 65cm Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pYQ3dYfaL.jpg)**APEXUP Yoga Ball 660 lbs Anti-Burst Exercise Ball with Pump 5 Sizes (L (23~26) 65cm Black)** APEXUP**$16.90**4.6★4,924 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLQ8XNN) [![Trideer Exercise Ball Stability Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Active Sitting Pregnancy & Birth Labor Prep Core Strength Balance Training Posture Improvement and Daily Stretching 55/65/75cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V+eIUGF7L.jpg)**Trideer Exercise Ball Stability Yoga Ball for Physical Therapy Active Sitting Pregnancy & Birth Labor Prep Core Strength Balance Training Posture Improvement and Daily Stretching 55/65/75cm** Trideer**$18.49**4.6★5,804 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCZG1QZ) [![Fitvids Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Exercise Ball Yoga Ball Fitness Ball Birthing Ball with Quick Pump 2 000-Pound Capacity Blue 22-inch M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31or1yO+i8L.jpg)**Fitvids Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Exercise Ball Yoga Ball Fitness Ball Birthing Ball with Quick Pump 2 000-Pound Capacity Blue 22-inch M** Fitvids**$11.99**4.5★46,471 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RX2J294) [![BABYGO Birthing Ball - Pregnancy Yoga Labor & Exercise Ball & Book Set Trimester Targeting Maternity Physio Birth & Recovery Plan Included Anti Burst Eco Friendly (Lavender 65cm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-k-k9tjcL.jpg)**BABYGO Birthing Ball - Pregnancy Yoga Labor & Exercise Ball & Book Set Trimester Targeting Maternity Physio Birth & Recovery Plan Included Anti Burst Eco Friendly (Lavender 65cm)** BABYGO**$32.33**4.7★9,880 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8J5PJZ8) [![MANTRA SPORTS Exercise Ball Yoga Ball for Pilates & Fitness - Birthing for Pregnancy Stability Core Balance Therapy for Physical Rehab Workout for Home Gym & Office Chair Fast Pump Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d--zElpRL.jpg)**MANTRA SPORTS Exercise Ball Yoga Ball for Pilates & Fitness - Birthing for Pregnancy Stability Core Balance Therapy for Physical Rehab Workout for Home Gym & Office Chair Fast Pump Included** MANTRA SPORTS**$17.39**4.7★2,399 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8QVBHSJ) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**18% *“The quality of this ball is quite good”* **Inflation/Deflation**11% *“Easy to inflate”* **Exercise/Sports Suitability**8% *“I like to walk”* **Value For Money**7% *“Excellent value for money”* **Size-Overall**6% *“big enough”* **Durability**5% *“The PVC material feels durable”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“As advertised”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Easy to use”* **Material Quality**3% *“Good material”* **Color**3% *“Love the color”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Inflation/Deflation**18% *“Keeps deflating”* **Size-Overall**10% *“SIZING RUNS SMALL”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“But the pump itself is very low quality”* **Durability**9% *“Broke within a month”* **Leak-Proof**6% *“Started leaking immediately”* **Material Quality**2% *“made of flimsy material”* **Strength**2% *“Un sturdy”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“Super hard to pump”* **Value For Money**2% *“Band is cheaper”* **Thickness**2% *“Thickness seemed a little thin as ball would deflate more often than it should”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall63% - Inflation/Deflation8% - Value For Money5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Leak-Proof2% - Material Quality2% - Product Condition2% - Color2% - Exercise/Sports Suitability1%