Natural conformation to your hand. Provides stress relieving hand carriage. This is the Ultra Race Handheld. Hybrid between a hard bottle and soft flask. Super light weight and squeezable.
First, I am a HUGE fan of the 550 flask!! Secondly I do not prefer hand held options, but I made the exception with this one. This past summer I wanted to take a small 3-5 mile run the day before Highland Sky 40 Miler and since I only had my Zygos 2.0 with me I did not want to have that much with me during this run. So I grabbed one of my 550 bottles and just carried it through my run. Surprisingly it was nice to carry as is so I knew that buying this handheld would be a perfect fit and a little more comfortable with the support strap holding the bottle on my hand. Plus since holding this flask in more of a traditional running form this is much more comfortable to run with then other companies bottles where you have to keep your thumb wrapped around the bottle. For someone who would normally not use a hand held, THIS changed my perspective!!
Great job UltrAspire
Rated 5 out of 5
Greg Johnson –
Simplicity is the name of the game. It carries fluid, and it does it well with no gimmicks or bells and whistles. The flask is easy to grip and squeeze, and the hand retention system is snug, breathable, and extremely comfortable. I had no hesitation using it during at the Devil Dog 100k, and it never left my hand. Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Giff –
My go-to handheld. The harness is really comfortable for long runs and holds the bottle for you with zero thumb effort/numbness. The bottle itself is easy to squeeze, flows well and doesn’t leak. It has a big enough opening to get drink mix/ice in without too much hassle and if you need to stash it in your shorts for a bit there aren’t any zippers to cause discomfort. I have tried squeezing it to reduce sloshing on the go but it doesn’t conform to my hand after doing that so I just leave the bottle un-squeezed (the sloshing isn’t bad anyhow). If you want a really simple and comfy handheld with no bells or whistles this is my top pick.
Rated 5 out of 5
Cara –
By-far the best handheld. My hands are somewhat small, but the bottle conforms well and the strap adjusts to fit perfectly. It doesn’t move while I’m running nor does it cause any discomfort in my hand. Easy to drink out of and really lightweight. Love this handheld!
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert Lancaster –
The perfect race handheld. . Lightweight and comfortable great for any distance. Also it fits nicely in the fitted belt.
Rated 5 out of 5
Henry Howard –
I really like this handheld. While my hands are on the small side, it fits me so perfectly that I forget I am carrying a bottle when I am out on my runs. Additionally, it is easy to grab a quick sip or gulp on the run but also secure the cap. The bottle is easy to clean, too. With summer and hotter weather on the way, I am glad to have such a useful handheld to take with me on long runs so I can be properly hydrated.
Rated 5 out of 5
Henry –
I really like this handheld. While my hands are on the small side, it fits me so perfectly that I forget I am carrying a bottle when I am out on my runs. Additionally, it is easy to grab a quick sip or gulp on the run but also secure the cap. The bottle is easy to clean, too. With summer and hotter weather on the way, I am glad to have such a useful handheld to take with me on long runs so I can be properly hydrated.
Rated 5 out of 5
Chelsea Rambo –
I want to preface this with the disclaimer that I am not a handheld person. I decided to give this bottle a try during a base building phase where runs where just long enough that I would want to carry fluids, but not really long enough to necessitate pulling out a vest and bladder. I am suprised at how comfortable it is to run with a handheld. I haven’t experienced any muscle fatigue or numbness from using the botltle. It took a little getting used to a first. I had to break myself of the habit of gripping the bottle. But now this handheld and the fitted waistbelt are the gear set up for most of my mid-mileage runs.
Rated 5 out of 5
Candace Gonzo (verified owner)–
I’ve never liked handhelds. Every one I’ve tried has never worked for me. However, I don’t love waist belts and my vest is too much for a short run so I had to give this handheld a try. Not only that but UltraAspire generously gave the running group Trailtinos as discount. I ordered it and I’m so glad I did. I love it! I use it for my short runs and stay plenty hydrated.
Rated 5 out of 5
Cody –
I’ve used other handhelds in the past and this is by far the most comfortable I have tried. When fully loaded it still feels light and there is no strain on your hand/wrist that I have felt with some competitors products. The bottle itself is made of some crazy material and it really does feel like a mix of a normal hard bottle and a soft flask – I think that helps with the comfort level and you sort of get the best of both worlds because of it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tatiana Uys (verified owner)–
I absolutely love this 550 RACE HANDHELD for my shorter runs. It fits perfectly into the palm of my hand and I do not even have to grip the bottle to carry it because of how smart the straps are designed. This handheld is the perfect size for my runs up to about 2 hours where I do not have to refill. Highly recommend this product! Love my Ultraspire 550 RACE HANDHELD!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sungho Park (verified owner)–
Bought 2x of these as a gift for my brothers who recently got into running and they ABSOLUTELY loved it.
Perfect running essentials for a hot toasty days in Missouri & Maryland.
They plan to use these on their first half marathon race in august!
Excited to find more tools from Ultraspire to advance in our running careers.
You guys killed it with this product!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sungho Park (Jake) (verified owner)–
Perfect gift for novice to expert runners.
All around solid 10/10 products that meets customers intents.
Bought 2x for my brothers who recently got into running and it quickly became their running essentials for hot toasty days in Missouri & Maryland.
Would recommend this item to anyone who appreciates simplicity and light!
Good job Ultraspire!
Rated 4 out of 5
Lucas (verified owner)–
These bottles don’t leak at all and they strike a perfect balance between a hard bottle and soft flask. They’re very easy to clean as well. They initially left an after taste in my water though, but that went away after a few uses.
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Hydration for Ultra Athletes
The journey of the Ultra-Athlete begins with desire, a compelling need to go beyond the last point of return…and then some…and more…and so on, and so on…
In a world with the possibility of endless power and potential – You supply the Aspiration, we’ll supply the water bottles, running belts, running vests, and triathlon gear to keep the perspiration flowing.
dj.crites14 –
DJ Crites
First, I am a HUGE fan of the 550 flask!! Secondly I do not prefer hand held options, but I made the exception with this one. This past summer I wanted to take a small 3-5 mile run the day before Highland Sky 40 Miler and since I only had my Zygos 2.0 with me I did not want to have that much with me during this run. So I grabbed one of my 550 bottles and just carried it through my run.
Surprisingly it was nice to carry as is so I knew that buying this handheld would be a perfect fit and a little more comfortable with the support strap holding the bottle on my hand. Plus since holding this flask in more of a traditional running form this is much more comfortable to run with then other companies bottles where you have to keep your thumb wrapped around the bottle.
For someone who would normally not use a hand held, THIS changed my perspective!!
Great job UltrAspire
Greg Johnson –
Simplicity is the name of the game. It carries fluid, and it does it well with no gimmicks or bells and whistles. The flask is easy to grip and squeeze, and the hand retention system is snug, breathable, and extremely comfortable. I had no hesitation using it during at the Devil Dog 100k, and it never left my hand. Highly recommend!
Giff –
My go-to handheld. The harness is really comfortable for long runs and holds the bottle for you with zero thumb effort/numbness. The bottle itself is easy to squeeze, flows well and doesn’t leak. It has a big enough opening to get drink mix/ice in without too much hassle and if you need to stash it in your shorts for a bit there aren’t any zippers to cause discomfort. I have tried squeezing it to reduce sloshing on the go but it doesn’t conform to my hand after doing that so I just leave the bottle un-squeezed (the sloshing isn’t bad anyhow). If you want a really simple and comfy handheld with no bells or whistles this is my top pick.
Cara –
By-far the best handheld. My hands are somewhat small, but the bottle conforms well and the strap adjusts to fit perfectly. It doesn’t move while I’m running nor does it cause any discomfort in my hand. Easy to drink out of and really lightweight. Love this handheld!
Robert Lancaster –
The perfect race handheld. . Lightweight and comfortable great for any distance. Also it fits nicely in the fitted belt.
Henry Howard –
I really like this handheld. While my hands are on the small side, it fits me so perfectly that I forget I am carrying a bottle when I am out on my runs. Additionally, it is easy to grab a quick sip or gulp on the run but also secure the cap. The bottle is easy to clean, too. With summer and hotter weather on the way, I am glad to have such a useful handheld to take with me on long runs so I can be properly hydrated.
Henry –
I really like this handheld. While my hands are on the small side, it fits me so perfectly that I forget I am carrying a bottle when I am out on my runs. Additionally, it is easy to grab a quick sip or gulp on the run but also secure the cap. The bottle is easy to clean, too. With summer and hotter weather on the way, I am glad to have such a useful handheld to take with me on long runs so I can be properly hydrated.
Chelsea Rambo –
I want to preface this with the disclaimer that I am not a handheld person. I decided to give this bottle a try during a base building phase where runs where just long enough that I would want to carry fluids, but not really long enough to necessitate pulling out a vest and bladder. I am suprised at how comfortable it is to run with a handheld. I haven’t experienced any muscle fatigue or numbness from using the botltle. It took a little getting used to a first. I had to break myself of the habit of gripping the bottle. But now this handheld and the fitted waistbelt are the gear set up for most of my mid-mileage runs.
Candace Gonzo (verified owner) –
I’ve never liked handhelds. Every one I’ve tried has never worked for me. However, I don’t love waist belts and my vest is too much for a short run so I had to give this handheld a try. Not only that but UltraAspire generously gave the running group Trailtinos as discount. I ordered it and I’m so glad I did. I love it! I use it for my short runs and stay plenty hydrated.
Cody –
I’ve used other handhelds in the past and this is by far the most comfortable I have tried. When fully loaded it still feels light and there is no strain on your hand/wrist that I have felt with some competitors products. The bottle itself is made of some crazy material and it really does feel like a mix of a normal hard bottle and a soft flask – I think that helps with the comfort level and you sort of get the best of both worlds because of it.
Tatiana Uys (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this 550 RACE HANDHELD for my shorter runs. It fits perfectly into the palm of my hand and I do not even have to grip the bottle to carry it because of how smart the straps are designed.
This handheld is the perfect size for my runs up to about 2 hours where I do not have to refill.
Highly recommend this product! Love my Ultraspire 550 RACE HANDHELD!
Sungho Park (verified owner) –
Bought 2x of these as a gift for my brothers who recently got into running and they ABSOLUTELY loved it.
Perfect running essentials for a hot toasty days in Missouri & Maryland.
They plan to use these on their first half marathon race in august!
Excited to find more tools from Ultraspire to advance in our running careers.
You guys killed it with this product!
Sungho Park (Jake) (verified owner) –
Perfect gift for novice to expert runners.
All around solid 10/10 products that meets customers intents.
Bought 2x for my brothers who recently got into running and it quickly became their running essentials for hot toasty days in Missouri & Maryland.
Would recommend this item to anyone who appreciates simplicity and light!
Good job Ultraspire!
Lucas (verified owner) –
These bottles don’t leak at all and they strike a perfect balance between a hard bottle and soft flask. They’re very easy to clean as well. They initially left an after taste in my water though, but that went away after a few uses.