Comparison: Best Ice Ball Press (Updated | Oct 22nd)
Want to elevate your cocktail experience? An ice ball press creates perfectly spherical ice, melting slower and looking stunning in your glass. But with so many options available, choosing the right one can be tricky. This comparison breaks down some of the best ice ball presses on the market, focusing on features like ease of use, build quality, and ice ball size. We’ll help you understand the pros and cons of each, so you can make an informed decision and find the perfect press for your needs. Let’s dive in and explore the world of perfectly round ice!
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for quick compression:
VEVOR Ice Ball Press -
Best for sturdy and compact:
VEVOR Ice Ball Press -
Best for perfect gift:
Ice Ball Press Maker Set with Wooden Gift Box | Birthday Gifts | Premium Aluminum Ice Ball Machine for Cocktails & Whiskey (5.9 x 3.9 Inches) -
Best for perfect spheres:
Pressice Barware Ice Ball Press – Aluminum Ice Press for Father's Day Gift – Create Effortless Large Spheres – Includes Ice Tray – USA Small Business (Silver Finish) -
Best for perfect spheres:
Pressice Barware Ice Ball Press – Precision-Crafted Aluminum – Create Effortless Large Spheres – Includes Ice Tray – Made in the USA (Paloma Finish) -
Best for sturdy and durable:
VEVOR Ice Ball Press -
Best for complete kit:
Pressice Barware Ice Press Kit – 2.3" Fast Sphere Maker – American Owned & Operated – Includes Ice Mold – Aircraft-Grade Aluminum (Paloma Kit) -
Best for perfect spheres:
Pressice Barware Ice Ball Press – Aluminum Ice Press for Father's Day Gift – Create Effortless Large Spheres – Includes Ice Tray – USA Small Business (Black Finish) -
Best for crystal clear:
Klaris Ice Ball Press Kit – Aluminum Ice Sphere Press for Cocktails -
Best for slower melting:
Viski Ice Ball Press Aluminum Ice Press for Whiskey Bourbon Scotch Old Fashioned Cocktail & Rocks Beverage
Product Comparison: Best Ice Ball Press
Quick compression
VEVOR Ice Ball Press, 2.4" Ice Ball Maker, Aircraft Al Alloy Ice Ball Press Kit for 60mm Ice Sphere, Ice Press with Tong and Drip Tray, for Whiskey, Cocktail, Bourbon, Scot on Party & Holiday, Silver
VEVOR
- Quick Compression: The ice ball press utilizes gravity and the natural heat conductivity of metal to compress ice cubes, cutting them into appropriately sized ice balls. A single ice ball can be made in 40-60 seconds, and if you want to reuse it multiple times, please soak it in warm water before reuse.
- Sturdy & Compact & Non-slip: The ice ball press for whiskey is made of durable aerospace-grade aluminum. For your convenience, the surface of the metal press is treated with a non-slip coating. The internal grooved design ensures a tight and compact fit when the upper mold descends, resulting in perfectly round and intact ice balls.
- 2.4-Inch Large Ice Balls: Not only do they create a visually striking effect, but the smaller surface area of ice balls also makes them melt slower. Therefore, ice ball maker have a much longer freezing time compared to square ice cubes, making them ideal for chilling beverages while maintaining their temperature.
- Versatile: Enjoy the process of culinary DIY to the fullest. Ice cube press can be used not only in cocktails but also in your coffee, fruit juice, and milk, creating a unique sensory experience.
- Exquisite Packaging: We provide exquisite gift boxes for each ice shaper press. Whether for personal use or as a gift for friends and family, it brings a small surprise to everyone who appreciates the taste of life.
Sturdy and Compact
VEVOR Ice Ball Press, 2.4" Ice Ball Maker, Aviation Aluminum Ice Ball Press Kit for 60mm Ice Sphere, Ice Press with Tong and Drip Tray, for Whiskey, Cocktail, Bourbon, Scot on Party & Holiday, Black
VEVOR
- Quick Compression: The ice ball press utilizes gravity and the natural heat conductivity of metal to compress ice cubes, cutting them into appropriately sized ice balls. A single ice ball can be made in 40-60 seconds, and if you want to reuse it multiple times, please soak it in warm water before reuse.
- Sturdy & Compact & Non-slip: The ice ball press for whiskey is made of durable aerospace-grade aluminum. For your convenience, the surface of the metal press is treated with a non-slip coating. The internal grooved design ensures a tight and compact fit when the upper mold descends, resulting in perfectly round and intact ice balls.
- 2.4-Inch Large Ice Balls: Not only do they create a visually striking effect, but the smaller surface area of ice balls also makes them melt slower. Therefore, ice ball maker have a much longer freezing time compared to square ice cubes, making them ideal for chilling beverages while maintaining their temperature.
- Versatile: Enjoy the process of culinary DIY to the fullest. Ice cube press can be used not only in cocktails but also in your coffee, fruit juice, and milk, creating a unique sensory experience.
- Exquisite Packaging: We provide exquisite gift boxes for each ice shaper press. Whether for personal use or as a gift for friends and family, it brings a small surprise to everyone who appreciates the taste of life.
Perfect gift
Ice Ball Press Maker Set with Wooden Gift Box | Birthday Gifts | Premium Aluminum Ice Ball Machine for Cocktails & Whiskey (5.9 x 3.9 Inches)
ciAmore
- Aerospace Grade Aluminum: Made from aerospace-grade aluminum, this ice ball maker is durable and corrosion-resistant. It produces crystal-clear ice balls in minutes, making it ideal for home gatherings, bars, and outdoor activities
- Perfect Gift: The wooden gift box adds a touch of luxury, making storage and transport convenient. This ice ball maker perfect for home parties, bar drinks, or outdoor events, it's an ideal choice for birthdays, business occasions, or weddings.
- Elegant Packaging: This premium ice ball maker set includes an ice ball machine, wooden gift box, bar coasters, and ice tongs. Each part is meticulously designed and packaged, perfect for gifting or personal use.
- Professional Performance: This machine produces 2.4-inch ice balls that melt slowly, preserving the original flavor of your drinks. The smooth, rounded shape adds elegance and sophistication.
- Easy Operation: Simply fill the top compartment with ice, and let gravity do the work. It's convenient and quick, allowing you to enjoy chilled drinks effortlessly.
Perfect spheres
Pressice Barware Ice Ball Press – Aluminum Ice Press for Father's Day Gift – Create Effortless Large Spheres – Includes Ice Tray – USA Small Business (Silver Finish)
Pressice Barware
- GIANT ICE BALLS IN SECONDS – Simply remove an ice cube from our BPA free silicon mold, place in your press and wait 30 seconds for the perfect ice sphere. Attractive gift box packaging made to impress the avid drink enthusiast.
- PERFECT SPHERES EVERYTIME – Everyday ice molds produce inconsistent and imperfect ice spheres. The weight and conduction of our anodized aluminum ice press compresses the ice cube into a solid sphere resistant to melting.
- IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS – Effortlessly transform an ice cube into a perfect 58 mm (2.3") sphere in less than a minute. Re-heat and repeat our Ice Ball Press for unlimited spheres.
- QUALITY MATCHED WITH INTEGRITY – Made in the US from Gainesville, FL, our press is machined from 6061 superior grade aluminum stored in a elegant gift box. Our customer service team is at your service 24/7. If you run into any problems with your ice press kit or have any Pressice Barware-related questions, never hesitate to contact us. Our team’s top priority is your satisfaction.
- WITHOUT A DOUBT THE PERFECT GIFT FOR COCKTAIL ENTHUSIASTS – Used by bartenders and home-tenders across the country, a cold drink with this product no longer means a watered-down drink. Chilling the spirits without diluting their distinctive flavors with a perfectly pressed sphere of ice is the secret to serving any cocktail on the rocks.
Perfect spheres
Pressice Barware Ice Ball Press – Precision-Crafted Aluminum – Create Effortless Large Spheres – Includes Ice Tray – Made in the USA (Paloma Finish)
Pressice Barware
- GIANT ICE BALLS IN SECONDS – Simply remove an ice cube from our BPA free silicon mold, place in your press and wait 30 seconds for the perfect ice sphere. Attractive gift box packaging made to impress the avid drink enthusiast.
- PERFECT SPHERES EVERYTIME – Everyday ice molds produce inconsistent and imperfect ice spheres. The weight and conduction of our anodized aluminum ice press compresses the ice cube into a solid sphere resistant to melting.
- IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS – Effortlessly transform an ice cube into a perfect 2.3 inch sphere in less than a minute. Re-heat and repeat our Ice Ball Press for unlimited spheres.
- QUALITY MATCHED WITH INTEGRITY – Made in the US from Gainesville, FL, our press is machined from 6061 superior grade aluminum stored in a elegant gift box. Our customer service team is at your service 24/7. If you run into any problems with your ice press kit or have any Pressice Barware-related questions, never hesitate to contact us. Our team’s top priority is your satisfaction.
- WITHOUT A DOUBT THE PERFECT GIFT FOR COCKTAIL ENTHUSIASTS – Used by bartenders and home-tenders across the country, a cold drink with this product no longer means a watered-down drink. Chilling the spirits without diluting their distinctive flavors with a perfectly pressed sphere of ice is the secret to serving any cocktail on the rocks.
Sturdy and Durable
VEVOR Ice Ball Press, 2.1" Ice Ball Maker, Aviation Aluminum Ice Ball Press Kit for 53mm Ice Sphere, Ice Press with Tong and Drip Tray, for Whiskey, Cocktail, Bourbon, Scot on Party & Holiday
VEVOR
- Quick Compression: The ice ball press utilizes gravity and the natural heat conductivity of metal to compress ice cubes, cutting them into appropriately sized ice balls. A single ice ball can be made in 40-60 seconds, and if you want to reuse it multiple times, please soak it in warm water before reuse.
- Multipurpose: The 2.1-inch large ice ball provides a special visual impact. It can be used not only in fine wines but also added to your Americano, fruit juice, or milk, creating a different taste experience.
- Sturdy and Durable: The ice ball press is made of aviation aluminum, sturdy and durable from corrosion. It comes with ice tongs and a drip tray to collect any water leaked during the ice ball pressing process, keeping your tabletop clean.
- Slip-resistant & Good Sealing: For your convenience, the metal press surface is treated with an anti-slip finish. The grooves inside offer good sealing after the upper mold falls, producing a complete and smooth ice ball.
- Exquisite Packaging: We provide an exquisite gift box for each ice ball press, whether for personal use or as a gift for friends and family, bringing a little surprise to every one of you who appreciates a tasteful life.
Complete kit
Pressice Barware Ice Press Kit – 2.3" Fast Sphere Maker – American Owned & Operated – Includes Ice Mold – Aircraft-Grade Aluminum (Paloma Kit)
Pressice Barware
- INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE REFINED DRINKING EXPERIENCE – Our Ice Press Kit V2 includes an Ice Press made from anodized aluminum made in the USA, a pair of stainless-steel tongs, two whiskey glasses, a Pressice Barware cocktail bar mat, two black leather coasters, a (4) cube ice tray with lid, and a drip tray.
- NEW COLOR- Our new color "Paloma" is perfect for those that want to add a little spice to their bar cart!
- NO MORE CHEAP SILICONE TRAYS – Our press is machined from 6061 superior grade aluminum stored in a pine wood box designed to last a lifetime. Everyday ice trays produce inconsistent and imperfect ice spheres. The weight and conduction of our anodized aluminum ice press compresses the ice cube during formation, helping to align grain boundaries and form a solid sphere resistant to melting.
- WITHOUT A DOUBT THE PERFECT GIFT FOR COCKTAIL ENTHUSIASTS – Effortlessly transform an ice cube into a perfect 2.3” sphere in less than a minute. Re-heat and repeat our Ice Ball Press for unlimited spheres. Used by bartenders across the country, a cold drink no longer means a watered-down drink. Chilling the spirits without diluting their distinctive flavors is the secret to serving any cocktail on the rocks.
- QUALITY MATCHED WITH INTEGRITY – Our customer service team is at your service 24/7. Did your pine box or ice press arrive damaged? We’ll replace it. Questions, comments, or concerns? Please reach out to us, we’d love to hear from you. Our team’s top priority is your satisfaction.
Perfect spheres
Pressice Barware Ice Ball Press – Aluminum Ice Press for Father's Day Gift – Create Effortless Large Spheres – Includes Ice Tray – USA Small Business (Black Finish)
Pressice Barware
- GIANT ICE BALLS IN SECONDS – Simply remove an ice cube from our BPA free silicon mold, place in your press and wait 30 seconds for the perfect ice sphere. Attractive gift box packaging made to impress the avid drink enthusiast.
- PERFECT SPHERES EVERYTIME – Everyday ice molds produce inconsistent and imperfect ice spheres. The weight and conduction of our anodized aluminum ice press compresses the ice cube into a solid sphere resistant to melting.
- IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS – Effortlessly transform an ice cube into a perfect 58 mm (2.3") sphere in less than a minute. Re-heat and repeat our Ice Ball Press for unlimited spheres.
- QUALITY MATCHED WITH INTEGRITY – Made in the US from Gainesville, FL, our press is machined from 6061 superior grade aluminum stored in a elegant gift box. Our customer service team is at your service 24/7. If you run into any problems with your ice press kit or have any Pressice Barware-related questions, never hesitate to contact us. Our team’s top priority is your satisfaction.
- WITHOUT A DOUBT THE PERFECT GIFT FOR COCKTAIL ENTHUSIASTS – Used by bartenders and home-tenders across the country, a cold drink with this product no longer means a watered-down drink. Chilling the spirits without diluting their distinctive flavors with a perfectly pressed sphere of ice is the secret to serving any cocktail on the rocks.
Crystal clear
Klaris Ice Ball Press Kit – Aluminum Ice Sphere Press for Cocktails, Whiskey & Bourbon – Create 1.9 in. Clear Ice Balls – Includes Ice Press & Impression Patterns, Bar Mat, & Ice Tongs
Klaris
- CRYSTAL CLEAR ICE SPHERE – The ice ball press uses a 2 in. Klaris ice cube to forge a 1.9 in. (48mm) crystal clear sphere. A sphere offers the best surface-to-volume ratio. It chills while not diluting single-pour spirits. Klaris Ice Maker not Included.
- LUXURY DRINKS AT HOME – Our meltdown ice press brings high-end bar sophistication home with craft ice spheres, elevating your drinks with perfectly clear, slow-melting ice balls. They can be enjoyed immediately or placed in Klaris 2 in. storage containers for later use (sold separately).
- EASY TO USE – Simply place a Klaris 2 in. ice cube diagonally on the press and attach the top. No power is required, the aluminum press's thermal conductivity and weight effortlessly forge a sphere in just 2-3 minutes. Use the ice tongs to remove. Rinse the press under warm water for 15-30 seconds in between presses. Hand wash only.
- CREATE INTRICATE PATTERNS – The Klaris Ice Press not only crafts flawless spheres but also imprints intricate patterns, elevating the refinement and visual appeal of your craft drinks.
- GREAT GIFT IDEA – Our ice sphere press kit is a perfect gift for whiskey lovers, mixology enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates a top-shelf cocktail experience. It includes the ice ball press & impression patterns, bar mat, and ice tongs.
Slower melting
Viski Ice Ball Press Aluminum Ice Press for Whiskey Bourbon Scotch Old Fashioned Cocktail & Rocks Beverage, Clear Ice Ball Maker Mold Size, Barware Equipment & Gift Essentials, 55mm / 2.1", Silver
Viski
- FOR SERIOUS SCOTCH, BOURBON AND FANCY COCKTAIL DRINKERS, this is the ice mold you need! Respect your spirits and make ice to match your fancy cocktail glasses, old fashioned glasses, coupe cocktail glasses, and fine crystal cocktail glasses.
- TRANSFORM ICE INTO PERFECT SPHERES with this aluminum ice ball maker and ice sphere mold. Place a large ice cube into the center of the mold, and let gravity and the natural heat conducting properties of metal do the work.
- PREVENT OVER-DILUTING YOUR FINE LIQUOR – Preserve the taste of high quality bourbon whiskey, scotch whisky, american whiskeys, blended whiskey, rye whiskey. Don't water down cocktails like a manhattan, old fashioned, negroni and more.
- LESS SURFACE AREA MEANS SLOWER MELTING so your ice sphere stays frozen much longer than square ice cubes from oversize silicone square ice cube trays. Works better than large square ice cubes for chilling drinks and maintaining temperature.
- PROFESSIONAL QUALITY BARWARE AND GLASSWARE – Stunning materials and giftable packaging define our bar tools and glassware. We vet our products with our professional bartender community to make sure they look beautiful and work perfectly.
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FAQs
What is an ice ball press?
An ice ball press is a device used to create perfectly round ice spheres, typically used for chilling drinks like whiskey and cocktails.
What are the benefits of using ice balls instead of regular ice cubes?
Ice balls melt slower than ice cubes due to their smaller surface area, thus diluting your drink less and keeping it colder for longer.
What materials are ice ball presses typically made from?
Ice ball presses are commonly made from aluminum alloys, known for their thermal conductivity and durability.
What size ice balls do these presses typically make?
The ice ball presses listed typically create ice balls ranging from 2.1 to 2.4 inches in diameter.
How do I use an ice ball press?
You start with a roughly cylindrical piece of ice, place it in the press, and then use the press to mold it into a sphere. The process usually takes a few minutes.
Are these ice ball presses suitable as gifts?
Yes, many ice ball presses are packaged in gift boxes and marketed as gifts for occasions like birthdays or Father's Day.
What should I look for when choosing an ice ball press?
Consider the material quality, the size of the ice balls it produces, ease of use, and any included accessories or packaging.
How do I maintain my ice ball press?
Typically, you should clean and dry the press after each use to prevent any buildup or corrosion.
