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OXO Good Grips Melon Baller, Double Sided, Silicone Stainless Steel, Black, 9 in
Best dual-sided tool for home cooks preparing fruit and desserts.
Effortlessly prepare fruits and vegetables with the OXO Good Grips Melon Baller. This versatile, double-sided tool features two stainless steel scoops of varying sizes, perfect for creating uniform melon balls, portioning cookie dough, or cleanly removing seeds from vegetables. Its sharp yet safe edges ensure precise scooping without piercing fruit skin. The comfortable, slim handle offers an easy grip for enhanced control. Ideal for crafting fruit salads, desserts, and garnishes, this durable baller is also dishwasher safe for convenient cleanup.
$5.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
1
/ 81
Best Melon Ballers
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Overall Length
9
/ inches
Who it's for
- Busy families prioritizing low-maintenance, long-lasting kitchen tools
- Home cooks prepping large batches of fruit
- Culinary enthusiasts needing multiple scoop sizes for garnishes
Who should skip it
- Minimalists with limited drawer or utensil storage space
- Users seeking a lifetime tool that never degrades
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for basic, affordable kitchen gadgets
Performance breakdown
Scoop Precision
Sharp edges carve clean, uniform spheres with minimal physical effort.
Ergonomic Comfort
The signature soft-grip handle prevents hand fatigue during repetitive kitchen tasks.
Versatility
Dual-sized heads handle everything from delicate melon to dense cookie dough.
Build Durability
Stainless steel construction ensures long-term resistance to rust and bending.
Maintenance Ease
Dishwasher-safe design makes post-prep cleanup quick and entirely stress-free.
Control and Balance
The nine-inch length provides excellent leverage for deep, consistent scooping.
Key Specs
Overall Length
9 inches
Material
Stainless steel and santoprene
Made in China
Small scoop diameter
1 inch (25.4 mm)
Large scoop diameter
1.25 inches (31.75 mm)
Blade edge type
Serrated
Handle material
Silicone
Dishwasher safe
True
Features
- Double-sided stainless steel scoops
- Two sizes for versatile use
- Sharp edges for clean scooping
- Separates fruit without piercing skin
- Cleanly removes seeds
- Comfortable handle for ease of use
- Creates uniform melon balls
- Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the OXO Good Grips Melon Baller for its superior comfort and functional design. The signature silicone handle provides exceptional non-slip security, making fruit preparation significantly less strenuous. Reviewers consistently praise the dual-sided feature, offering versatility with two distinct scoop sizes for various culinary tasks. The stainless steel scoops are noted for their sharpness, cleanly cutting through firm melons to create perfect spheres. High quality is evident in the tool's durability, holding up well over time and through dishwashing. While priced higher than generic options, the consensus is that the enhanced performance and user experience fully justify the investment, resulting in high satisfaction.
Know before you buy
The smaller scoop measures 1 inch (25.4 mm) in diameter, while the larger scoop measures 1.25 inches (31.75 mm).
Yes, the sharp stainless steel edges are versatile enough to portion cookie dough, remove seeds from vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini, and create decorative garnishes.
The handle is made from a soft, non-slip silicone material designed to provide a secure and comfortable grip, even when your hands are wet.
Yes, the entire tool is dishwasher safe, making cleanup quick and easy after food preparation.
The edges are engineered to be sharp enough to scoop cleanly through flesh while remaining safe enough to avoid piercing or tearing the outer skin of the fruit.
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