If your high school is just starting or developing a track and field throwing program, choosing the right equipment is key, and when it comes to shot puts, a lathe-turned shot put is one of the smartest investments you can make.
Lathe Turned Shots are Perfect for High School Girls
Unlike cheaper cast or unturned options, lathe-turned shot puts are precisely machined to be completely round and balanced. That might not seem like a big deal to a beginner, but it makes a huge difference. A perfectly round shot helps athletes develop better technique, feel a consistent release, and build confidence. For coaches, it means more reliable training and fewer problems with legal competition standards.
When high school girls are learning the basics, they’re developing technique and basic mechanics. If they’re throwing a lathe-turned shot put it gives them the right tool that is legal for competition.
These shot puts are also built to last; carefully machined, lathe-turned implements can be used for years. That’s important for schools working within tight budgets; you don’t want to replace gear every season.
Competition Legal
4 kilo lathe-turned shot puts is the legal weight for official meets. That means what you train with is what your athletes will compete without any surprises on meet day. Unturned iron or cast iron shots often get dents or lose weight over time, and can create chaos when the shot doesn't weigh in.
Whether your program is brand new or just looking to improve, lathe-turned shot puts are the ideal balance of quality, durability, and value. Lathe-turned iron shots are ideal for emerging shot-putters looking for a good value.
Shot Put Options
There are more expensive shots in steel and ductile iron, but for beginning throwers, lathe-turned iron shots are a perfect balance of quality and price.
Throws Pro carries a full range of shot puts that are perfect for high school programs. If you’re not sure which one to start with, check out the Shot Put Selection Guide.
Why Throws Pro is the Best Place to Buy a Shot Put
If you’re shopping for a shot put, Throws Pro is hands-down the best place to get one. Why? Because they are not just another sporting goods store, they focus on all throwing. It’s what they do, and do it better than anyone else.
