Mad Dog (Black) Sling Shot

Name: Mad Dog (Black) Sling Shot
Brand: MB SlingShot
Rating: 4.22 (6 reviews)

The Mad Dog is the stiffest model in Mark Bell’s three-tier Sling Shot lineup (Reactive, then Original, then Mad Dog), built for raw benchers already pressing 405+ lbs. Double-ply, Level 6 material construction delivers the most support of any Sling Shot, letting elite lifters press roughly 15-25% more than their raw max while reinforcing bench form and reducing shoulder strain and elbow flare. It’s black with red branding, sold in sizes L through 3XL, and comes from a patented design (US Patents 8,771,155 and 9,265,983).

It’s a narrow tool by design – Lift Vault’s buying guide and the manufacturer both frame it as overkill below a 405 lb raw bench, with the Original or Reactive models recommended instead for lighter lifters. Two independent bench-press demonstrations (a 470 lb press and a 450 lb press) show it performing as advertised at the top end of that range.

Color	black with red branding
Sizes	L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Patents	US 8,771,155; US 9,265,983
Construction	double-ply neoprene
Recommended for	raw bench press max of 405+ lbs
Material stiffness	Level 6 (stiffest in the Sling Shot lineup)

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What’s in Miscellaneous

This is the catch-all for the conditioning tools and accessories that don’t fit a single equipment class — weighted vests and plate carriers, medicine and slam balls, plyo boxes, ab mats, and the odds and ends that round out a garage gym. Items land here because their job (loaded carries, jumps, core work) cuts across the categories rather than sitting neatly inside one.

Who it’s for

Anyone filling in the gaps around the big pieces. If you already have a rack, bar, and plates, this is where you find the vest for rucking and weighted push-ups, the ball for slams and wall throws, or the box for step-ups and box jumps. Match the tool to the training you actually do — a plate carrier for conditioning and rucking, plyo boxes for explosive work — rather than buying the whole shelf.

How it compares

	Mad Dog (Black) Sling Shot	VEVOR 3 in 1 Plyometric Jump Box	Rogue Chalk Bag	Multi Belt
GymRadar rating	4.22/5	4.22/5	4.22/5	4.21/5
Price	$67.50		$70.00	$95.00
Color	black with red branding			Black with Rogue logo on gray
Sizes	L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Patents	US 8,771,155; US 9,265,983
Construction	double-ply neoprene
Recommended for	raw bench press max of 405+ lbs
Material stiffness	Level 6 (stiffest in the Sling Shot lineup)

4.2/5 · 6 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.22/5	6 reviews
Retailer	5.0/5	12 reviews
Youtube	4.5/5	2 reviews

The stiffest, most advanced tier of Mark Bell’s Sling Shot lineup, and it delivers on that narrow brief: two independent bench-press demonstrations (470 lbs and 450 lbs) confirm it performs as advertised at the elite end of raw benching. Its standout dimension is functionality – double-ply Level 6 construction gives real support at 405+ lb loads, and GymRadar’s owner reviews (4.22/5 across 6 reviews) back that up independently of the manufacturer’s own rating. Its weakest dimension is durability – Mark Bell’s own warranty explicitly excludes front-panel tearing damage, and reviewer reports of stitching failing on first use are common enough to flag, so treat the manufacturer’s polished marketing copy with some caution on long-term wear.

+Functionality: proven at elite loads -- independent bench-press demonstrations at 470 lbs (RamsayPowerlifting) and 450 lbs (Kris McKenna) confirm real-world performance
+Functionality: reinforces bench form and reduces shoulder strain/elbow flare at 405+ lb raw loads (manufacturer)
+Build quality: double-ply, Level 6 neoprene construction -- the stiffest and thickest option in the Sling Shot lineup (manufacturer; Lift Vault buying guide)
+Value: $67.50 direct from the manufacturer with free shipping over $100 and a 30-day return window (manufacturer)

−Durability: the manufacturer's own warranty explicitly excludes front-panel tearing/scraping damage, and reviewer reports of stitching tearing on first use recur often enough to flag (Amazon customer review signal)
−Versatility: a single-purpose tool that's overkill below a 405 lb raw bench -- Lift Vault's buying guide and the manufacturer both steer lighter lifters to the Original or Reactive models instead
−Functionality: independent GymRadar coverage is thin (6 reviews averaging 4.22/5) and sits meaningfully below the retailer's self-hosted 5.0/12 on Rogue, a gap worth noting rather than smoothing over

$67.50

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