Toys and Games

Phlat Ball Woosh Review

Outdoor Toy

Reviewed by Joy Wright

Throw a disc, catch a ball! That’s the Phlat Ball motto. Or in this case, throw it, catch it, hear it! Because the Phlat Ball Woosh makes a noise!

Made by Australian company Wahu, this is an outdoor toy, because that’s what Wahu specialise in. It begins as a 23cm disc wrapped in a cardboard outer. The packaging advises warming the toy up before you get cracking so that it is flexible and malleable, able to collapse to the flat position or pop into the ball shape.

It’s described as a unique outdoor toy which transforms from a flying disc to a flexible ball when thrown. Moving from one shape to the next in mid-air and this is described as a time delay feature by the manufacturer. And in the case of the Phlat Ball Woosh it has an additional unique feature which allows it to whistle when thrown, adding an extra dimension to the fun.

My son had been hankering for a Phlat Ball for a while. When we first took it out of the cardboard package it was in the flat position and unwilling to maintain one shape or another. The packaging advised us to run the ball under warm water or allowing it to warm up over time in order to enable the toy to suction together into the flat position and for the plastic to maximise its ability to flex. We did notice it became increasing flexible over time once out of the packaging.

The ridged design means it’s easy to grip and catch and even for little hands.

It’s recommended for children aged 6 and up. My seven-year-old son found he could throw it with relative ease, though not over large distances.

The whistle sound was dependent on my son’s ability to throw at some speed and he found that a little disappointing. However, when it did whistle, that made him smile!

The ball, when taken outside was inclined to pop apart when it shouldn’t, not quite as hoped. But then this is an English Winter rather than a balmy Australian Summer.

Ideal for a pool party, on the beach, games in the garden and park and most likely in the summer when the toy will be flexible and able to adhere to the original intention.

It’s a definite activity toy which is great to get everyone moving and contributing to daily exercise for the whole family.

It could potentially fold flat for storage when travelling, especially in a full car when going on holiday, this could be an unexpected bonus of the Phlat Ball Woosh.

The Phlat Ball Woosh is one of a range of multi-coloured, multi-functional, multi-featured outdoor toys and widely available at most places which stock toys. The prices are reasonable and as the Phlat Ball appears relatively durable it will most likely be worth the cost.

Available in a range of colours, ours was red, orange and yellow, very fiery looking.

Suitable for girls or boys.

Rating: 3/5

RRP: £15

Available to buy from www.thetoyshop.com.

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