This is a good bumper. I have a 5 month old lab who is just starting to retrieve, this is one of the few things he will actually bring back to me.

I have used a number of different bumpers over the years, but settled on these Averys as my preferred type and have used them exclusively for water retrieves with my Chessies for over a decade now. I don't hunt, so didn't really train them to have soft mouths. As a result, over time, the dogs would bite through them, creating openings and bite holes that allowed water into them. In the past, this would take months and dozens of outings to be serious enough for them to make the holes big enough to let enough water in to sink them. The dogs are well trained to return them directly to me, so it's not like they get a chance to hold on to them and gnaw on them. The most recent batch that I purchased last month cut and tore on the first outing and will not last but a time or two more. It would be interesting to know if they changed the composition of the bumpers that soften them to bite pressure. At this point I am disappointed in a product that I have been most happy with in prior purchases. So I am on the fence as to purchasing more. May need to experiment with the other brands again. But I gave up on some of the others for this same reason.

Great product

My 16 week old GSP Agnes just LOVES this toy. She can play fetch with it until she just plops down exhausted! It is great, easy to see and lightweight to throw numerous times. Will get a larger one when she is fully grown.

I bought several black and white combo bumpers. Dog seems to like them. They are smaller than my other ones which tend to make them sink even in short grass and become invisible. Because they are smaller, you can fit a bunch in your bag or bucket. There are no sharp spots on them that can cause the dog's mouth to bleed. I can huck them quite a distance.

It's great for training and playing with your dogs. It's small enough to fit comfortably in the waistband of your shorts to be brought out as a reward. The white color is easily seen on creeks and on the Sound.

Our neighbors had this for their hunting dog; we bought some just for our puppy to have as toys, and water training tools. Works great.

Great training aid.

The product is what it says. Good bumper no holes. Dog loves both B&W and orange.

Has enough weight to be able to throw well and the dog seems to like it better

Solid quality bumper.

My dogs love them, but they are Dobermans who use them for retrieval play and so they DO NOT have a soft mouth on them and destroy them really quickly. But I'd say if used by a dog the way they are intended they would get a 5.0 easily!

My lab loves the bumpers.

The product is great but the rope that comes with It was way too short and came off after a few days. Easy enough to replace but then again why should I have to?

These are the only bumpers we buy - durable! The only ones they can't destroy!

Durable training tool.

They are too soft.

Durability is lacking. Lasted less than a week before it was punctured and the rope came out. It's a lot softer than the other bumpers I ordered. Could be good for a teething pup.

I am using this with my 4 month old Lab pup. It is a nice size for him.

Very good and durable bumper, I highly recommend these.The black and white are great for hand thrown marks. They are very visible in the air, but not so obvious on the ground, which is preferred.

Best bumper for the money.

Awesome product and super fast on receiving your order.

The hexabumper works great for duck dog training! My dog can hold it easy in her mouth and can find it quickly no matter what environment you practice in.

Shipping was really fast. Good follow up with customer service. And the product is just as great as every Avery product I bought in the past.

I actually bought the Large size first after reading reviews, but it was too big for my pup. He was 5 months when the bumper arrived. We took it to the dog beach, and he went after it every time I threw it. We're still working on the bring it back part, but the bumper is holding up to its end of the bargain. Built well, easy to throw, easy for the pup to hold, easy to clean and durable. Bonus - he doesn't seem to want to chew it like he does everything else.

Really like it. My dog sees the black and white so much better than the orange.

These bumpers are durable, long lasting and a great training tool.

Great product.

Love the bumper. It is just the right size for a 10 week old puppy or a full grown dog.

Very easy for my lab pup to pick up. Has great grip and texture. Does great for water retrieves.

My 3 year old black lab loves his retrieving dummy. I buy several at a time. We keep them in both vehicles. They hold up well to this active boy.

GREAT BUMPER. My dogs love them. Very well built, and they throw extremely well.

These are soft and dense. Easy to throw, and my dog can't see them in the grass. Got these to work on memory marks. That is, dog sees the fall and has to mark it. He can spot a white bumper from 50 feet; isn't forced to remember the exact fall area. The orange are near invisible to him, he has to concentrate and line right to them. Makes him a better marker. I'll stick to canvas for pile work, because $$$, but there are a quality item.

I really like the black/white bumpers better than others, and the hex design does seem to help the dogs with really soft mouths hold them a little better.

I use this bumper for DockDogs training and competition. I like the alternating black/white so my dog can see it against all backgrounds. The weight is ideal, it is easy to toss but doesn't get blown off track in the wind. When this bumper comes out, she knows it's time for fun!

These bumpers throw easy and young pups drop less than cylinder style. I like them!

The hexagon shape really helps training a retriever to hold with just the right pressure.

I love these bumpers. No valve for the boy to chew off. Soft on his mouth and most of all the shape. He's a smaller dog, just under 40 pounds, and he has no issue retrieving and swimming with this dummy. We use them for dock diving.

Couldn't be happier! Thank you.

It needs to be a 1/2 inch wider.

Throws great. You may need to re-tie the knot in the ends of the rope but other than that it's very durable. My dog loves it.

Throw ropes fell off each one.

She really has fun with it.

Works pretty well, made of a softer plastic than other bumpers. Lost a couple of the throw ropes already. Wish I would have gotten the larger size instead.

A little shorter than the round bumper. The included rope is great, and ready to go out of the package.

Perfect for our training needs!