Chuckit! Classic Dog Ball Launcher, 26", includes 1 medium ball

Use the Chuckit! Classic dog ball launcher to pick up a ball without bending over and to throw it further than a hand can. The handle measures 26" from end to cup, and the launcher takes 2.5" tennis balls or medium Chuckit! balls. One brightly coloured, high-bounce Chuckit! ball is in the pack, and the brand sizes this launcher for dogs weighing 20 to 60 lbs.

Claw cup, long handle and a launcher ball in the pack

The claw at the end of the launcher is the pickup part: it goes over the ball and takes it off the ground when pressed down. Because the handle is 26" long, the ball sits at arm's length rather than at your feet, so you can collect it without stooping.

The launcher comes with one medium Chuckit! ball in a bright colour, and a high bounce is stated for that ball. Either 2.5" tennis balls or medium Chuckit! balls work in this launcher, and play can happen indoors or outdoors. Only after those two checks are satisfied should you decide on the launcher, since a ball outside the stated size will not be gripped by the claw.

Throwing with an overhand motion

Hold the launcher by the handle, load a 2.5" tennis ball or a medium Chuckit! ball into the claw, and throw overhand. The brand states that following through on the throw gives the most distance.

To collect a ball, set the claw on top of it and push down; the cup takes the ball up so you are not bending over for it.

Checks before you buy

The launcher is intended for dogs weighing between 20 and 60 lbs. A dog much lighter or heavier than that range falls outside the brand's stated sizing.

Ball size is the second check. The cup takes 2.5" tennis balls and medium Chuckit! balls, and there is no other size listed for this model. Measure the balls you already own if you want to use them with it.

What is in the pack?

• One Chuckit! Classic 26M ball launcher with a 26" handle
• One medium Chuckit! ball, brightly coloured and high-bounce

Questions buyers ask

What size of ball does the launcher take?

It fits 2.5" tennis balls and medium Chuckit! balls. This model is the 26" Classic launcher.

Does a ball come with the launcher?

Yes, the pack contains one medium Chuckit! ball in a bright colour.

How long is the handle?

The handle is 26" long, which is the figure given for this model.

What size of dog is the launcher made for?

The brand lists dogs weighing 20 to 60 lbs for this launcher.

What customers say

Customers find the ball launcher fantastic, saying their dogs absolutely love it and can throw it much farther than usual. Moreover, the product makes playing fetch much easier and saves arm strain, with one customer noting it allows them to throw balls over 3 house lengths with ease. However, durability receives mixed feedback - while some say it lasts forever, others report it breaking within two weeks.