AMXL-003 White sandalwood massage handball

White sandalwood is known as the “understated aristocrat” of the rosewood family. Its heartwood is dark reddish-brown with exquisite grain and color, and some parts have fish-scale patterns. The cross-section of the wood often has distinct black stripes, which are very beautiful. If you smell it carefully, it has the unique sour aroma of rosewood.

White sandalwood handballs have exquisite wood grain, a smooth and rounded surface, and are characterized by temperature regulation, impact resistance, and durability. They lack the cold feel of metal balls, making them comfortable to use year-round. Furthermore, metal balls are generally quite heavy, and if not chosen carefully, they can easily injure hand joints and ligaments during playing. Wooden balls, on the other hand, are typically weighed under 200 grams. While they may feel light at first, after about half an hour of use, they become very comfortable and easy to use.

Playing with wooden handballs can massage and activate the meridians and acupoints in the hands ，and improve hand dexterity , which is very helpful in improving symptoms such as numbness, coldness, and soreness of the hands.

While fitness handballs may appear to be a hand exercise, they are actually a full-body workout. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the hands and feet are connected to the whole body, with different parts of the hands and feet corresponding to different internal organs. Regular use of handballs by the elderly can also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists have conducted experiments showing that working continuously at a computer for six hours puts pressure on the fingers equivalent to the pressure on the legs when walking 40 kilometers at high speed. The consequence of this is that prolonged, repetitive movements can cause the wrist to develop “mouse hand,” leading to symptoms such as numbness, weakness, and pain in the hands. Playing with a wooden hand ball can effectively alleviate these symptoms.

Handball maintenance tips:

(1) Do not wash the handball with water, otherwise it will easily crack;

(2) Wipe it simply with a damp cloth after wringing out the water;

(3) After playing with it, store it in a storage bag;

(4) With frequent handling, the handball will become shinier, the oil patina inside the wood will come out, and the wood grain will become more obvious and beautiful;

(5)When the handball gets warm from playing, it will also emit a faint wood fragrance.