Gilbert Morgan Pass Developer T5 Weighted Rugby Ball
The Gilbert Morgan Pass Developer size 5 targets players who want to build passing strength and gain precision. With its 500 grams (versus 400 g for a regulation ball), it forces the upper body to work harder with each throw. This extra weight translates to increased muscle strength in the shoulders, arms and trunk, without distorting technical form. The textured surface provides constant grip in dry or wet conditions, hand-stitched seams guarantee durability through repeated sessions. Designed for specific training drills (static passes, movement passes, drills), it suits club players from age 14 and adults looking to progress on throwing speed and pass distance.
Does the weighted ball change the passing technique?
No, the size 5 format remains identical. Only the weight increases, which strengthens muscles without changing the movement mechanics.
Can it be used in match play?
No, the Morgan Pass Developer is strictly for training use only. Its weight exceeds World Rugby standards for competition.
How long per session with a weighted ball?
Fifteen to twenty minutes are sufficient to avoid excessive fatigue. Alternate with a standard ball to maintain smooth gesture flow.
Technical Specifications
Care InstructionsInflate between 0.67 and 0.70 bar (9.5-10 psi) to maintain rigidity without compromising the surface. Clean with warm soapy water after use on muddy fields, air dry away from heat sources. Store deflated by 20% to preserve the bladder. Avoid prolonged sun exposure which hardens the rubber. Why a weighted ball for passingThe addition of 100 grams creates progressive resistance that engages more upper body muscle fibres. Each pass becomes a mini-strengthening exercise: shoulders stabilize, triceps propel, abdominals brace the trunk to maintain balance. After three weeks of regular use (two 15-minute sessions per week), most players notice a marked improvement in throwing speed and pass distance with a standard ball. The textured rubber also forces fingers to place the grip better, which refines spiral accuracy. Gilbert recommends systematically alternating with a regulation ball at the end of the session to reintegrate real game sensations and not disrupt muscle memory. Gilbert, world specialist in rugby ballsFounded in 1823 in Rugby (England), Gilbert manufactured the first oval ball in history and remains today the official World Rugby supplier for World Cups and Six Nations. The brand designs all its balls in England, from prototyping to compliance testing, then produces them in India through certified workshops where each ball is hand-stitched. This complete control of the chain allows it to innovate on grip technologies (Multi Matrix, Vortex Elite), bladder (Air-Loc copolymer) and valve (Truflight) without relying on generalist subcontractors. The Morgan Pass Developer applies this technical requirement by adding specific specifications: maintaining the shape and feel of a match ball despite the extra weight, so the gesture remains transposable in real conditions. |
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