Question 1

How do they work?

Accepted Answer

I use several dozen of these in the 6" and  9" inch sizes to fix and tension a 16' x 9' outdoor movie screen on a metal frame. They are doubled and function under considerable tension. While in place the 6" bungees remain at more than 80% of their maximum length. The 9" are used at about 65% of their maximum length The screen usually goes up and comes down in the span of 1 or 2 days. However, the screen sometimes remains up for more than a week or so.  I have now used them for eight screenings and they remain as strong and nearly as stretchy as when new. You could say that they work great.

Question 2

How big are the balls?  And I am serious about this

Accepted Answer

According to AC/DC they've got big balls.
So, I'd say they're big balls...

Question 3

What is the real length of the bungee and how much stretch?  Previous answers contradict.  Is a 6" bungee ball to ball or is it really 12"?

Accepted Answer

My guess is, it depends on how the bungee is being used.  If one is using it to stretch the entire unit around an object, (much like a rubber band is placed around a rolled newspaper), the "ball to ball" length, ( measured in it's passive state and then it it's fully stretched length ),would be in accordance with the 12" rating.( Note: The "ball lock / anchor" feature is really of no use in this application.)  -  -  -- Otherwise, given the intended "ball lock / anchor - fastener" key feature of the design, the same rules  would apply to the 6" minimum rating instead.  Based on this key feature of the design, ( which is the ball anchor / fastener ), it seems to me that the advertised  6" specification is correct accordingly. Note: Using the 6" specification, my bungee has a "minimum" stretch of 6". The approximate "maximum" was 14".  Using the 12" specification, using it as a "newspaper rubber band", it will contain a minimum circumference of 12" and a maximum circumference of 28" accordingly.

Question 4

Is the length from the ball to the top of the loop 6" or is the full bungee 6" (3" total length because it is folded in half)?

Accepted Answer

It is 6" plus 6" back to ball, so more like a 12" bungie, but when you double back for the loop around the ball it ends up being 3".

ASIN	B00DPLM5YU
Best Sellers Rank	#36,725 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #78 in Bungee Cords
Brand	Kotap
Brand Name	Kotap
Color	Black
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 12,777 Reviews
Fastener Type	Ball
Global Trade Identification Number	00720434930307
Hardware Material	Metal
Included Components	Ball Bungee Cords
Item Diameter	5 Millimeters
Item Dimensions L x W	15.2L x 2.5W centimeters
Item Length	15.2 Centimeters
Item Type Name	Ball Bungee Cord, Heavy-Duty & Versatile, Indoor & Outdoor, Tarp Tie-Down, Organize & Secure
Item Weight	0.73 Pounds
Length Range	0-8.5"
Line Weight	heavy
Manufacturer	Kotap
Manufacturer Part Number	BB-6B
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Manufactures limited warranty.
Material	Nylon , Rubber
Material Type	Nylon, Rubber
Model Number	BB-6B
Number of Items	25
Number of Pieces	25
Other Special Features of the Product	Durable, Heavy-Duty, Versatile
Product Style	25-Pack
Product dimensions	15.2L x 2.5W centimeters
Size	21.6 cm x 5 mm
Strap Type	Adjustable
Style	25-Pack
UPC	720434930307
Unit Count	25 Count

Kotap BB-6B Ball Bungee Cord, Heavy-Duty & Versatile, Indoor & Outdoor, Tarp Tie-Down, Organize & Secure, 6-Inch, Black, 25 Pack

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