Reactive (Blue) Sling Shot

Name: Reactive (Blue) Sling Shot
Brand: MB SlingShot
Rating: 4.76 (15 reviews)

The lightest-tension entry in Mark Bell’s Sling Shot line, built for lifters with a raw bench max around 275 lbs or less who want extra reps and volume without overloading their shoulders and elbows. Made from a stretchy, single-ply Level 2 material, it’s noticeably more pliable and easier to put on than the stiffer Original (red) or Maddog (black) versions – owners and Mark Bell himself describe it as giving “some assistance” rather than the heavy spring-back of the Original, adding roughly 5-10% to working weight versus the Original’s 10-15%. That lighter assist makes it a confidence builder for lifters approaching a new bench milestone (several reviewers specifically mention using it to work toward 275-300 lbs) and a rehab- friendly option for working around shoulder pain, while still supporting push-ups and dips. The main tradeoff independent reviewers raise is cost relative to how often a lifter will actually use it – it’s positioned as an accessory to a solid bench program, not a substitute for one – and that the light assist level means stronger lifters looking for maximum overload should size up to the Original or a stiffer variant instead.

Type	Bench press assist / shoulder-support sling
Sizing	S/M (under 140 lb), L (140-180 lb), XL (181-220 lb), 2XL (221-300 lb), 3XL (over 300 lb)
Patents	US 8,771,155 and 9,265,983
Best for	Raw bench max around 275 lbs or less
Material	Single-ply stretch fabric
Use cases	Bench press, push-ups, dips, shoulder-pain workarounds
Manufacturer	Mark Bell Sling Shot
Tension level	Level 2 (lightest in the Sling Shot line)
Overload assist	Approximately 5-10% over raw max

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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

	Reactive (Blue) Sling Shot	Onnit Steel Clubs	Calf Raise Block - Custom/DIY	Rogue Oly Platform
GymRadar rating	4.76/5	4.75/5	4.75/5	4.75/5
Price	$52.00			$495.00
Type	Bench press assist / shoulder-support sling
Sizing	S/M (under 140 lb), L (140-180 lb), XL (181-220 lb), 2XL (221-300 lb), 3XL (over 300 lb)
Patents	US 8,771,155 and 9,265,983
Best for	Raw bench max around 275 lbs or less
Material	Single-ply stretch fabric
Use cases	Bench press, push-ups, dips, shoulder-pain workarounds
Manufacturer	Mark Bell Sling Shot
Tension level	Level 2 (lightest in the Sling Shot line)
Overload assist	Approximately 5-10% over raw max

4.8/5 · 15 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.76/5	15 reviews
Retailer	4.9/5	56 reviews
Youtube	4.5/5	2 reviews

The gentlest-tension option in Mark Bell’s Sling Shot line, and reviewers consistently frame it as an entry point rather than a max-effort tool – owners describe it as giving “way less support than the original” while still adding real confidence and a handful of extra reps at a given weight. Functionality is the standout: it does exactly what it promises for its target lifter (sub-275 lb raw bench, shoulder-pain workarounds, push-ups/dips) without the stronger spring-back that makes the stiffer Original or Maddog feel like cheating. Value is the weakest dimension – at roughly $52 for what’s essentially an accessory to an existing bench program, reviewers who don’t bench heavy or often question whether it’s worth the cost over just training raw.

+Functionality: noticeably lighter, more pliable assist than the Original or Maddog, described as giving "some assistance" rather than a heavy spring-back (manufacturer; YouTube: Mark Bell brand video)
+Functionality: builds confidence at new bench weights -- one reviewer used it at 235 lb specifically to work toward 300 lb with more confidence (YouTube: AM Training)
+Versatility: works across bench press, push-ups, and dips, and doubles as a shoulder-pain workaround per manufacturer copy (manufacturer product page)
+Build quality: single-ply stretch material is easy to put on and comfortable compared to the stiffer versions (manufacturer product page)
+Functionality: one reviewer reports benching more total weight over time with it than raw, and recommends it for peaking sessions before a meet (YouTube: Talitetuc)

−Value: roughly $52 for an accessory tool draws skepticism from lifters who don't bench heavy or often enough to justify the cost (manufacturer reviews context; GymRadar)
−Functionality: the lightest assist level in the line means stronger lifters chasing maximum overload will outgrow it and need the stiffer Original or Maddog instead (manufacturer product page; YouTube: Mark Bell brand video)
−Durability: no long-term wear reports surfaced in available coverage -- independent signal is limited to first-use and short-term videos

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