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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Good news for Coaches, Bad News for RefereesJul 08, 2009
By Brittney Bradner
This whistle would be the perfect practice whistle, it's easy to use, clear and loud. As a referee I could not use this whistle for indoor use. Sometimes it whistles uncontrollably and it is embarrassing. I have also heard other costumers say that this product breaks easily.
This whislte has three tone settings and two out of the three are pointless. This whistle would have been better if it just had one setting and a volume control.
I use it outside when I officiate sand volleyball. It does the job in a casual setting and it has with-stained some water damage and it still works.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 THE WHISTLE!Nov 24, 2008
By O. M. Gil
""CH1NO""
As it sounds!
Yes, if you are a coach or PE teacher (or just like to use a whistle in your classes) this is THE WHISTLE!
It's easy to use, allow multiple tasks (calling for someone or giving directions or cheering or modifying calls, etc), has 3 different tones so you can program a work with a specific move for each tone or a stop-go-jump (i.e.) according to each one (the button for the change of tones is very easy to switch).
Also and obvious but nonetheless very very important: HYGIENIC! Not even thinking about sharing the old regular whistle with someone else (unless you're thinking on Angelina... or perhaps Bratt for the ladies...), but let's imagine you have the flu... Where do you think all of your virus and evil germs are going to end up (don't forget the phlegm) when you whistle??? Yep, right into that tiny little obscure and humid space called whistle. And when you're healthy again, are you going to put your lips right there!?!...
After being a little bit explicit, let's continue with the review... It has an ADJUSTABLE LANYARD that's just the right size for keeping the whistle at reach of your hand without having to deal with lanyard knots for excessive length.
The LOUDNESS.... ok, here's where you have to use your imagination: in a close environment (regular high-school basketball gym) it can be heard from end to end easily (no crowd included). On open environments like a soccer or football field with stands on sides it will be heard all around the field not so easily, but heard! Just fine for a coaching need. (again no crowd included). Not tested yet for swimming coaching but I think it'll be heard if your pupils aren't to deep in water. (BTW, if you're coaching 20-30 noisy kids, it'll do the job for calling to attention)
Now, if you put it right next to your ear.... you'll probably lose a little bit of your hearing capacity... and hear a little buzzing for a while (Watch out if you lend it to one of your kids, that's the first thing they're going to do on someone else's ear, some even on their own.. amazing...) So conclusion: it's very loud but it won't reach the higher loudness of a regular whistle blown with anger.
I almost forgot, if you are wondering if it has a volume button or similar... nop, manual though! Just put one finger on the top part of the whistle and there you go! Manual Volume Regulation!! How many space you left open of the hole will determinate a higher volume. (no, you won't hurt your fingers and I don't think it could damage the whistle, I've done it many times, still ten fingers, still a working whistle)
The MATERIALS: well mostly it's made of hard plastic and the black grips (I think) from some sort of hard silicon (rubber like). Feels good to touch and easy to hold, with a very sweaty hand (really heavy sweaty hand or really wet for those thinking to use it on swimming coaching) it may slipper just a little (here comes handy that ADJUSTABLE lanyard). The shape it's hand-ergonomic-like.
I've drop mine a few times (not on purpose right) and it just got a little bit scratched on a side, nothing that indicates it could break in pieces if it's dropped. I might say that the finish isn't the best, but for the price and the functionality it works! Conclusion: good materials, doesn't seem to be easy to break (try not to jump on it of course!)
The SIZE: it's about 4 x 1 x 1 inches. (1x1 wide part)
PROS:
-HYGIENE
-HYGIENE (it's worth also the second place)
-GOOD DURABLE MATERIALS
-MULTITASKING COACHING
-3 TONES (3 whistles in 1)
-ADJUSTABLE VOLUME (manual but adjustable, specially for those really closed environments)
-JUST THE RIGHT SIZE
-EASY TO USE
CONS:
-NOT TOO LOUD (not loud enough to use it for refereeing on open environments, though it will work on closed ones)
-NOT A FINE FINISH (just for those who like all your stuff with a shining look)
-THE STICKY WHISTLE BUTTON (if you press it too hard the button may sometimes get stuck down till you press it again... could be a little bit annoying, but it's nothing you can learn to do kindly)
-THE PRICE (I leave it last because it's kind of relative, since you can buy a regular whistle for $1, why to spend so much on this non "important" item for coaching?... well... because you can make it really a part of your training or coaching situations and most important your HEALTH, so for me, it's worth every penny!!!)
PD. I've owned it for about 3 months and I use it every day for around 5-6 hours/day.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Too Quiet!Aug 03, 2010
By C. Julian
"Point Where?"
Although the concept of an electric whistle is a good one, this product is simply not loud enough for use as a referee's whistle in many circumstances. I coach indoor volleyball, a sport played in a gym environment and where the players are reasonably close to the ref (a volleyball court is only 30 x 60 feet) and my players have trouble hearing this whistle. For basketball or (I shudder to think) soccer, I suspect the problem would be even worse because of the larger playing area. At best, I would say this whistle is marginally suitable for a practice environment, when there are no fans present and the gym is quieter. Great idea Spalding, but make it louder!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Decent, but not quite loud enoughNov 24, 2009
By Philippe Mesritz
When I purchased this whistle, my plan was to use it for my volleyball club. I'm going to have to step back and get a regular whistle for 1/2 of my purpose.
I've used the whistle in two different settings -- both indoors. One is during practices when there's only two teams in the gym. At that time, it's certainly loud enough and gets the attention of the players. The other is during tournaments when there are four games running on four courts. At this time, it is barely audible by the ref on the other side of the court and the players really complain that they can't hear it well enough. Due to the various other whistles going on, the whistle on the court needs to be much louder.
There are three tones, but the third one is completely useless. Only the first two are usable, but realistically, they're basically the same .. just one slightly louder than the other.
If your plan is to use this in an outdoor setting or where there's only a small amount of external noise, it's probably fine.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
hand held whistleMay 04, 2009
By PE Teacher
I am a physical education teacher and referee. I love the whistle. A lot easier on the ears. All my peers want one now.
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