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Fox 40 Classic Official Whistle

Made by Fox 40

Sales Rank on Amazon.com: 3313

Lowest Price: $5.50

Average Review: 5 stars

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Amazon.com Reviews

Average Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars

The following review received 3 helpful votes out of 3 total votes:
Review Date: 2006-10-11
"Excellent whistle for referees"

I referee several sports, and the Fox 40 Classic has been the best whistle that I've ever used. It never fails to sound, unlike traditional whistles, and is loud enough to be heard over the loudest crowds. It's no wonder that the Fox 40 is trusted by so many officials. 5 stars

The following review received 1 helpful votes out of 1 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-03-26
"Makes you a better official the instant you put it in your mouth"

The Fox 40 whistle is so simple that it amazes me that anyone ever used pea whistles for professional sports officiating. The loud blasts stops game action in its tracks, and players and spectators will tend to respect you more.

The key to this whistle is in its multiple chambered design. Each chamber sounds a single note, fairly loudly, but that does not "trill" as we expect whistles to do. However, each chamber is tuned to a very slightly different note. The combination of close but different pitches leads to a "beating" effect which sounds like trilling. Try whistling two close but different notes with a friend and you'll quickly see what I'm talking about.

There are no moving parts, so it doesn't matter if it's wet, and it doesn't jam when you blow too hard.

For about 8 bucks delivered, you can have the same whistle used by the professionals in the NBA, NCAA, NFL, and the NHL, just to name the most popular American sports.

One word of caution: This is not a toy. Giving one to a kid is guaranteed to make your life miserable and could maybe even damage your hearing. It's that loud. 5 stars

Review Date: 2007-11-05
"Best whistle ever"

This is a great whistle - commands attention and extremely loud. Make sure you give it plenty of air, it blows loud or not at all. Lots of fun to use as well. I highly recommend this for anyone (official, coach, PE teacher) who needs to get students' attention quickly. 5 stars