How durable is the Acme 635 whistle? It looks like it would break somebody sat or stepped on it.

I do not know how strong the whistle is, but I had it twice blown out of my hand by short distance ball kicks and nothing happened to it - my hand was sore for days. I am a high school soccer ref; I had another Acme Tornado 635 for over 14 years and it worked well, until I left it behind on a field, so I bought a new one.

How durable is the Acme 635 whistle? It looks like it would break somebody sat or stepped on it.

As a volleyball official, the whistle is in my mouth most of the match. I've been able to get a good 18 months usage out of the whistle before they start chipping from biting down on them. Hope that helps.

Not sure what you mean by, 'This is ready?' If you are asking about the color, then the whistle is blue unlike the picture that shows red.

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Genuine Professional Quality BPA Free Plastic No. 635 Tornado AIRFAST Whistle, Medium Sized, High-Pitch, pealess, 117 dBA, Designed and Made in The UK.

Product ID: 14151732

Details

Brand
ACME
Color
Blue
Item Weight
9.07 g
Material
Plastic
Style
Modern

🔊117 dBA piercing sound

🛡️BPA-free, shatterproof plastic

🇬🇧Made & tested in the UK

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Description

🚨 Blow the whistle on mediocrity—command attention with ACME’s pro-grade AIRFAST power!

UNMATCHED LOUDNESS - 117 dBA high-pitch sound cuts through any noise, ensuring you’re heard when it counts.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT - At just 9 grams and under 2 inches, it’s the perfect portable whistle for professionals on the move.
PRECISION ENGINEERING - AIRFAST pealess design delivers consistent, reliable signals in all weather conditions.
HERITAGE OF EXCELLENCE - Backed by 150+ years of UK craftsmanship, trusted by referees and safety pros worldwide.
DURABILITY MEETS SAFETY - Crafted from BPA-free, shatterproof plastic that’s bite-resistant—built to withstand intense use.

The ACME No. 635 Tornado AIRFAST whistle is a medium-sized, high-pitch, pealess whistle delivering 117 dBA of sound. Made from BPA-free, shatterproof plastic in the UK, it’s designed for referees, marine safety, and water sports professionals who demand reliability and durability in all conditions.

Specifications

ASIN	B008MAAJ6U
Best Sellers Rank	#101,780 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #186 in Coach & Referee Whistles
Brand	ACME
Brand Name	ACME
Color	Blue
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 247 Reviews
Included Components	Whistle
Item Dimensions	1.89 x 1.26 x 0.87 inches
Item Weight	9.07 g
Item dimensions L x W x H	1.89 x 1.26 x 0.87 inches
Manufacturer	J Hudson & Co (Whistles) Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number	635
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	635(BLUE)
Model Number	635
Number of Items	1
Sound Profile	High-pitch
Style	Modern
UPC	717668163564
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Manufacturer warranty (english law).

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