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Rebounder Buying Guide & Comparison Chart (2024/2025)
| Buying your first rebounder (or upgrading an older one) is a big decision! Here, we've tried to compile and provide an amalgamation of information to provide a guide on choosing the right rebounder. Note that we've tried to make this guide as unbiased as possible. As most product review articles and lists you'll find are driven by affiliate commissions, it is hard to find accurate information about what may be the best rebounder for any one individual. |
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Here we introduce you to the competitors with information we have calculated to the best of our ability from customer reviews and sales across the internet. Use this as an entry point and proceed downward. All prices are approximate in USD given a comparable product (size, bounce, options). |
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| #1:Price |
If price is the only concern then going to your local sports store or going for one on Amazon is the clear winner. You'll spend less money than on the higher priced ones, and in-store you can test it out. However, the drawback to this is the risk in buying something that may not be safe or pleasant to use, making your small investment a potential waste. From the many customer reviews we've read on the more expensive rebounders, most consumers that did so regretted purchasing a cheaper brand first. On the other end of the scale are two bungee cord rebounders, the JumpSport and the Bellicon, both with hefty price tags. The JumpSport comes with a plethora of different models. Their highest end model is the only one that comes close to the others in regards to mat size and quality, and in tune with the other rope-driven rebounder, is quite expensive. In the mid range you have Needak, ACON, Leaps & Rebounds, and the Cellerciser, with the Cellerciser being more expensive. Based on our market share estimates, most customers who want a cheap rebounder opt for the BCAN or cheaper model of one of the bungee rebounders, and the rest go for a Needak. |
| #2:Reputation |
When polling a variety of neutral 3rd party review sites such as Amazon, Ebay and Google, we found Needak to consistently receive a positive approval rating by customers. The negative reviews we found appeared to be due to customer frustration due to a lack of experience with rebounders in general or complaints about having to replace springs. Bellicon customers also enjoyed their rebounder, complimenting the quiet and soft bounce of the bungee spring system (though with some reports of ankles hurting due to the uneven surface/curved spots). The rest of the rebounders, such as the BCAN, ACON, Leaps and Rebounds, JumpSport and Cellerciser seem to all have a similar reputation: initially, people are happy, but longevity proves to be an issue. From poor manufacturing (parts that don't fit or are warped) to a lack of replacement parts or false claims of longevity, all of the models that are manufactured in Asia have common quality control issues, as well as a lack of sustainable build strength. For the majority, in fact, once a spring breaks, or the mat tears, the entire device must be disposed of as replacement parts are exceedingly expensive or not available at all. Sentiment surrounding local store-bought brands was overwhelmingly negative. Most customers complained of the rebounder breaking with any serious use and most regretted their investment. Overall customer sentiment seemed to suggest that Needak and Bellicon made the best rebounders while the lower priced models were good for a month or two. |
| #3:Build Quality |
The quality comparison of the different rebounders mirrors customer sentiment. The two non-Asian made brands claim the top spots, with the Leaps & Rebounds, ACON and Cellerciser coming in close behind followed by the JumpSport. The longevity and repair-ability of the Needak rebounders were something that customers liked, with some citing having the same model for over 25 years. We could not locate reviews on the Bellicon's build quality as most customers seemed to like its comfortable bounce, however the replacement cords were expensive and did not last as long as spring based models. Most customers likewise found the ACON, JumpSport and Cellerciser to be of superior quality to the cheaper models, albeit with some complaints. The JumpSport seemed to be hit and miss with some reviews complaining of poor workmanship with others liking it. Without exception, even in positive reviews, customers slammed the local bought/cheaper rebounders' build quality. |
| #4:The Bounce |
Both the Bellicon and Needak receive consistently positive feedback from customers on the quality of the bounce. Bellicon has the most positive results mostly due to its unique bungee spring system, with Needak tying with a nearly flawless record. The Cellerciser also received positive feedback, but not enough to warrant increasing its placement. The JumpSport was also hit and miss in this department, with some people praising the cord system bounce while others disliked the overly stiff spring system. The JumpSport consistently received poor marks towards the small mat size. We found, however, that most people tend to like the bounce of their product no matter what they buy. Therefore, this category may be the most difficult to gauge remotely as the best way is to compare them side to side. It is our impression from the reviews we have read that the Bellicon and Needak provide the most reliably comfortable bounce, with the Bellicon and Needak receiving near perfect recommendations from customers. |
| #5:Warranty |
It seems that the two cord based systems (JumpSport and Bellicon) have very expensive rebounders that require cord replacement quite often. Without exception long-term customers for both brands complained about cords stretching or breaking. |
| #6:Aesthetics |
As revealed by a number of user reviews, at the bottom of our list are the locally bought rebounders, which most reviewers said looked cheaper than the higher quality rebounders. We found it hard to locate reviews on the Cellerciser, and JumpSport that addressed this perspective, but from a cosmetic standpoint the Needak's solid black and sporty blue models stood out from the mid-range competitors. A clear winner in this regard, however, was the Bellicon, with its sleek orange styling and unique noiseless bungee cord spring system. The Needak comes next, with the other bungee systems third, then the Cellerciser and finally the local brands. Most customers, however, felt that the aesthetics of the rebounders was only skin deep, and that with even one bounce their friends could immediately feel the difference between a 100 dollar rebounder and a 400 dollar rebounder, overriding their initial impression of the device. |
| The Final Verdict |
The JumpSport, as well, is ambiguous with their products. Their lower priced rebounders suffer from a variety of drawbacks that seem to be in place to keep the price low on what seems to be an expensive cord system. We could not find many reviews on their $620 model, but surmise it suffers from the same lack of longevity due to the aesthetically pleasing but weaker cord bounce system as on the Bellicon. |
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