The shot, a metal ball (7.26kg/16lb for men, 4kg/8.8lb for women), is put – not thrown – with one hand.

How much do shot put weights?

In NCAA, Olympic, national and international competition, men use a 16 lb. shot while women continue to use the 8.8 lb. shot. National and international competitions for junior men or those younger than 20 years of age at the beginning of the year use a 13.2 lb.

How much does shot put ball weigh?

In men's competitions, the ball is 16 pounds and in women's competitions it's 8.8 pounds.