Fastball Phone Mount Review: Does it Work?
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Should of tested it on a textured surface anyway afterwards, just to compare it.
Yeah, I've used other mounts that use 3m tape as well and they worked just fine on my textured dash. I'm sure the don't use on a textured service is just to cover them legally so if the tape fails and breaks your phone.
@@Stoneysilence I think the harder part is removal. The string method wouldn't slide under the adhesive as well on a textured surface.
I agree please test on a textured surface
Might as well get a SCOOCH case and magnet. It can also go into the vents
Should have*
An option to this. Since it seems to work, for the most part. You could get an inexpensive plain phone case, and add the magnetic holder to that instead of your phone. Thanks for the review.
That's a good solution.
I was about to suggest the same thing. Glad I read through first :)
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Great minds think alike. 👍
@@emerencespringer sure do ;) 👍
I have an Otter box case and it has a cutout on the back where the Apple logo is and the magnetic piece fits in there perfectly so the phone still lays flat.
I love this channel. You review stuff people are interested in trying, but not wanting to buy unless they know it is as advertised. You also care about your videos and dont push 3 out a day for revenue. Great content!
Velcro.
I have one half of the velcro on my case and the second half of the velcro on multiple locations in my truck (dash, steering wheel, visor, etc.)
I wish Otterbox would maketheir own accesories that are integrated into the actual cases. Maybe have a pre-built in magnet and their own stand.
Otterbox cases are already expensive as hell adding more features would make them more money
All you need is a Mounting Disk for Car Dashboards and then put the Fastball Phone Mount on that and it should work!! It's not good to have your phone by the car vents!! If you turn the heat on, however, you may overheat it. So don't put your phone by the A/C vents if you are going to pump hot air out of them. Great review!!
Those sticky mounts are decent concepts but far from ideal. I bought an Anker one last year before a Europe trip and it worked fine, bought it back to the States and it worked fine until a few hot summer days and the adhesive just melted; fell right off. They're good if you're in a pinch but you might as well get one of the air vent mounts or one that mounts on the windshield.
The Anker, might I add, actually had a flat magnetic plate to put on your phone, though I just placed it on the inside of my phone case 😄
It looks perfect for me, except for the textured-surface limitation. I'd just throw a cheap phone cover in my car and attach the magnet to it and just switch cases when I needed to mount it so I wouldn't have to deal with the double thickness of the phone+mount.
Just for the hell of it, I'd like to see you do a quick test on a textured surface in your car. Perhaps it may work if the texture isn't too deep. Thanks for the review!
Now I can stick my phone on my leg, because I have a metal plate from a surgery. Muahahahahaha!!!
JustAMessenger - the plate in your leg is likely not ferromagnetic. Otherwise you can imagine the disaster that would occur in an MRI.
Demeter ! Yikes
That would be cool..lol..now we can see people with plates in their head walking around "hands free". Won"t break the law driving...
Yo like this comment bahaha lol
Stainless and titanium arent magnetic most of the surgical grade metal isnt magnetic
I'm a professional photographer.
Like most in my industry, I utilize digital-radio transmitter/ receivers
to to trigger my studio lights from the camera.
Rather than the previous method of hanging the receivers on the lights with a small strap which allowed the receivers to swing and bang against the light whenever the light was readjusted...I now use these mounts with very satisfying results.
Curious to see how it would hold up in the heat of Summer. Things that I've attached to my dash always end up falling off from the heat melting whatever adhesive is being used.
Does fine. Have had a Steelie (similar to video) in my car for over a year in South Florida with my cars thermometer reading 110 degrees and being in high humidity
They use 3M VHB.
That shit if you let it cure and wipe the surface beforehand, works better than steel bolts man. Its very very strong
Superglue the fker..
You can replace the adhesive with 3m wall mount...ehat you pointed out is the only "flaw" the magnet is incredibly strong and in fact, just saved my phone I left on my car roof...thank you fastball
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Walmart has a $4 magnetic mount that attaches to the vent and has a flat metal plate that can go underneath your case. Works great.
I use the Steelie mount which is similar but the ball mount has a clip for air con vents and it works really well. I think the magnet is slightly smaller than the one you reviewed but it still prevents use on a flat surface. Being able to stick my phone on any metal surface is very handy though.
I've had a similar mount with the same design. It magnetized my compass, completely breaking my navigation.
It works great. My problem is when I put a credit card in my shirt pocket with my phone with the " magnet". I've killed several credit cards before I figured out the problem.
The magnetic part should be where you mount the phone. Just a piece of thin metal should be attached to your phone
Schosche makes a much better one the phone part is flat and just a metal plate the magnet is the part that goes on the dash. I had the same product a few years ago with their first model that was the magnet on the phone and the metal ball
Scosche
To be honest I avoid all EDC products that got strong magnet. It's just too risky and not worth it.
I've done that too!
Couldn't the magnet potentially interfere with a phone's magnetometer? It looks like it didn't with yours, but other models?
I've not used Fastball, but I have been using Scosche's MagicMount Dash and I've been pretty impressed. My phone(s) have yet to fall and the adhesive works great. The Dash mount has two flexible feet to help adhere to curved surfaces, and the magnets inside are strong enough to work through most thin cases.
I got a cheap Amazon add-on item that is somewhat like the Fastball. What goes on the phone is not the magnet but just a flat circle, thinner than a dime. The mount in the car is the ball, but also a flat top with a similar concave as what was on your phone. The ball is fixed, but the top can be removed. I have mounted it on my dash for 6 months, and the dash is textured like carbon fiber... This thing is solid and very convenient.
How about attaching it to a phone case, and leaving the case in your car. Whenever you need to use it, just pop the phone in that case.
I love my iOttie Qi mount. It’s got a super strong suction cup with gel adhesive stuff so you can use it on curved and textured surfaces, it has a button in the center the phone pushes against to clamp it shut automatically, it stays in place but is still easy to switch portrait/landscape and charges wirelessly. Love it.
Might leave some residue after it is in the same spot for a prolonged period of time. (Sure some Goo-Gone or Rubbing Alchohol) would solve that. Also good to see a 3M product used and not a cheap generic tape.
Getting around the textured surface limitation is easy. I faced a similar problem with a different phone mount.
Get some 3M foam adhesive, or some other adhesive that works on a textured surface. Then cut a small piece of plexiglass to fit. Apply both to the dashboard and now you have a smooth flat surface. It also works for evening out slight curves that may interfere with mounting stuff to the dashboard.
Good thing I read the comments because that's exactly what I was about to suggest !
That 3m stuff is super good, been holding my phone on a very textured dash for two years now, and that's in summer heat of 118 degrees !
Great suggestion! I have big problems with things requiring the use of suction cups, and never can get those things to stick very long. Betting your suggestion would be good for suction cups as well! Thanks
My wife and I have been using a Scosche MagicMount for years, we ran across it at BestBuy. It is magnetic but only the dash mount has the magnet, the plate that attaches to the phone or case is not magnetic and has a really strong connection. You would consider the MagicMount plate to be "ultra thin" compared to Fastball. We use the dash mount version which is adhesive but they have suction versions as well if you don't want a permanent mount on your dash. I highly recommend the Scosche mount. The price is around $17-$20. Well worth the price.
if the size is an issue you can get a second case for your phone without the mount (i have to remove my phone from my case to charge wireless.............. and also you can get more than one and mouth the base to the other locations you think you will need them.
thank you for "doing your thing" there are products out there I have never heard of.... your videos help!
It looks like it works good but the concern I have is that magnet on the back of the phone what if he gets Exposed to your credit cards or your wallet and It will demagnetize them so that could be a negative
Just curious why you didn't mount it on the left side of the vents, where it's closer to you the driver and less chance of being distracted using phone while driving.
Exactly, the mount should be within arm's reach (esp. if you don't have a hands-free setup).
I watched another review for this product where a bit heavier phone was used with the mount in a car, and the phone did not stay in one position, that is to say, when the reviewer placed the phone focused on her while she was driving, the phone would slowly start to face downwards. It may not work great for all phones.
Sandy Ell niteize makes a larger stronger magnet for big phones/ tablets or they are used for people the off-road.
As an truck driver, we have something like this in truck stops.
(1)the magnet is stronger than the magic mount sold in Walmart.
(2)Put it on an phone case.
(3) there's way more vibration in an semi. I had never had it fall down due to bumps.
NiteIze makes a similar mount system. Though this one looks better because the ball mouth has the added texture on it. The major flaw with both of these systems, however, is the fact the magnetic piece sits on the phone. I've personally had my debit card's magnetic strip demagnetized because I had my phone and wallet in the same pocket.
"vivian tries" had a similar result on her channel.
heavier phones don't work as well.
.....and its ironic that both used dental floss to remove.
You mean coincidental.
And she got it at bed bath n beyond using a 20% coupon. Cheaper
I’ve used this style for a few years. It worked pretty well. One downside is when the magnet is on the phone it attracts metal dust. After a while the phone drifts/tilt down. Very annoying. The strong magnet is tough to clean. Thanks for the review.
I have one for work that’s a suction cup that attaches to the windshield and then has a firm bendable “tube” that has a magnet on the end of it. A thin piece of metal attaches to your phone (I attached mine to my textured phone case) and you’re ready to go. Plus, aside from the thin metal piece, you can remove the mount and it’s like it was never there. Then you can re install it anywhere it’ll suction to.
As always, great video!
I bought one like this through the Next Deal shop. Finding the right place on your Dash is crucial. The adhesive didn’t last too long in the extreme weather conditions of Chicago, so once I found a good spot, I removed their adhesive backing and used Gorilla Super Glue to mount it. When you use the Gorilla Super Glue it doesn’t matter if the surface is textured or not. As for the piece on the back of the phone, I use an Otterbox case and put the mount right on top of the Apple logo. There is an indention right there in the case so the phone sits flat. I now have a mount in every vehicle and it makes attaching my phone to it super easy and VERY secure.
I'm a UA-cam trucker and I use something thats like this [not this band but same thing] and it does work on the textured surface that I saw in both of the cars that you have or should if it has the padded tape on it. BUT here is a tip/trick..if you don't need the "ball" you can use some 3m tape some metal to a dash or other place you may want to use it and there you go..an extra mount. Also if you have to work on your car you can move it to where you need it or in my case doing a pretrip I can use the flashlight and put it where I want/need it on some metal so my hands are free. as a pro tip..get a cell phone case [like a otter box] that way you can pop your phone in and out of the case easy when you want to use the mount or not just my two cents anyway good vid
I hate these mounts with a passion. The best mounts are the ones with the thin magnet that hides behind your phone cover.
That's what I had expected when I first saw this.
I've been using the Nite-Ize Steelie for months. It is essentially the same as this one with an almost identical magnet on the phone. Size has been a non issue and I never really notice it.
I've been using the Nite-Ize Steelie for months. It is essentially the same as this one with an almost identical magnet on the phone. Size has been a non issue and I never really notice it.
The Nite-Ize Steelie is great! Any chance you can do a review on it Freakin’ Reviews?
Nite ize steelie is great but its also like 3x the price of this one
I bought a similar phone mount made by VAVA on Amazon. The ball base is the same. But instead of having the magnetic socket part stuck directly to your phone, it is a separate piece that is the middle man between the ball and a thin metal disc that sticks to the phone. It gives you the same exact function but gets rid of the annoying thickness of the magnet.
I like how strong the magnet is. But I like that mine sits between my phone and my case, so no bump. I'll stick with mine.
Please compare to a popsocket and mount
I've had this mount for over a year now. Never once has it dropped my phone. My dash is textured AND curved, mount sticks to it just fine. I actually love the magnet on my phone. Where I work, there's an abundance of metal surfaces and it's nice to be able to stick my phone to just about anything.
Always use alcohol to clean any surface to apply adhesives to especially in cars where you might have used product in your car like Armerall!
A few drops of hand sanitizer and a glasses cleaning cloth does the trick. ;)
Love the video. Keep em coming. My only suggestion is I think you over thought the textured surface. True the dashes are technically textured but I think it’s referring more to heavily textured stuff. Car dashboards are usually okay for those adhesive pads
Nite Ize has a series of phone mounts like this one at different sizes. The magnet you mount on the back of the phone is thinner and the ball bearings are a little bit smaller and easier to mount in the car. They also use 3M adhesive for the mounting adhesive though.
If you don't need or want your phone to have a big magnet stuck to it, just search for "air vent magnetic phone mount" which you can install in 5 seconds and which uses magnet in the base and a thin metal plate you stick to your phone (or to the inside of a thin phone case, as I have). Cheap ones typically don't have much holding power, so shop around if you have a big, heavy phone.
The Scosche Magic Mount (dash and window) is BY FAR the best mount I've ever used. The mount has 4 small magnets behind a rubberized pad. And the part that "mounts" to your dash or window is the sticky pad. The kind that if it gets dirty, you can just wash it off in warm water and it gets VERY sticky again. I mount it on my trucks textured dash and it's been there for 2 years and has never fallen. The part that "adheres" to the mount is a very thin metal type pad. They give you like 3 different sizes I believe. Small, medium, and large. The small and medium can hold any phone. The large is for tablets and it holds that as well. I HIGHLY suggest trying that mount.
And to pre answer comments/ issues others have had with mounts... The mount I described above is used in Minnesota. Over 100 degrees in the summer and over 30 below 0 I the winter. Still hasn't fallen off my textured uneven surface on my dash.
I bought a magnetic cell phone holder from the app WISH for a $1.00. The magnet on the back of the phone is super thin round disk. The holder on my dashboard is about a 1/4 inch thick. It works very well, but if you don't place the dot on the back of your cell on the holder stuck on the dashboard it will fall off. One other thing is you can't rotate your phone as you did with the Fastball. Once it is magnetically together it stays in place very well.
One test I would like to have seen would have been it while plugged in to a charger. Lots of the time when I plug in my charger, especially for loner road trips, the weight slowly starts to tilt my phone/ can some times even pull it off.
I use the Steelie. Same concept but the magnet on the phone is about half the thickness of the fast ball. And the base of the steelie ball is round not square. I would say the actual ball is smaller as well. Purchased mine at Lowes and I love it.
I would be interested to find out how it would have done on a textured surface anyway and how or if it stays in place while going over speed bumps.
Just mounted mine a few days ago. Initially I tried to return it because there is no level surface on my dashboard. But because of Covid-19 the store was not taking any unopened products back. Lol so I figured wth..I'll try it! So far so good! The only drawback is that I couldn't put the phone magnet on the middle of the phone case. But it still works. Bonus: My phone can now stick to anything metal..lol. So when in bed I attach it to my bedside lamp. It never falls off.😉
I have a steelie which is essentially the same thing. 3M adhesive. I have it on a slightly textured curved surface and it’s fine. The steelie phone thing is a little smaller than that but they make a three part one as well with a thing metal disc that magnets to the thicker convex magnet and then finally to the ball. I use mine on heavy equipment at work and just magnet it to that.
I wonder if I could use it to hold my TomTom gps? My mount broke and I am looking for something to hold it.
My husband saw this on TV and wanted me to get him one so I wanted to see some reviews. Great review, by the way, very informative. I personally think, however, that Fastball has way too many cons and I prefer the mount that I got as a Christmas gift. It is the Universal Dashboard car mount. Pros: it attaches to any surface on your car with a pretty strong suction cup (no adhesive to attach to phone or car). The mount has clamps to hold your phone securely and it has a telescopic arm and 360 degree ball head that provide just as much adjust ability as the Fast Ball. To remove the phone from the holder, you just press a button that releases the clamps. Plus, there is no concern about magnets. Cons: I haven't discovered any yet. After watching this review, I'm going to ask my husband if he is sure he wants this one or one like mine.
I bought one of these a few years ago, but it's still in the packaging because of the profile of the magnetic piece you must attach to the phone. I decided to search it and ended up here. Nice review by the way! :) I now have an iPhone 13 Pro. I always use Gear4 protective covers on my smartphones and the iPhone 13 uses MagSafe charging, which is great. However MagSafe presents a challenge here.
After watching this, I am convinced the FastBall is a good solution, however, the only way I could/would use it with magnetic charging like MagSafe after seeing this is to buy a 2nd Gear4 cover for use in the car and one for all other use outside the car. However, that would mean frequently changing the Gear4 cover. Another solution would be a buy a dash mount smartphone holder with adjustable horizontal and vertical arms. I saw one of these recently in a rental car. I would prefer that to 2 protective covers that must be switched.
Great review, side note it seems to work on my textured dash just fine (ram)
All mine on textured surfaces for years now..love it..thx for the review
Thank you for your videos. I am always leery about shopping from tv or As Seen On TV stores. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks again
I work at a local cal big box home improvement store, and we sell a magnetic phone holder called "Steelie". I bought one for my wife. The magnet is thinner, and protrudes out about half the distance of this one you tested. You might check it out as a comparison.
Also, have you thought about using 3M Command strips to apply those that need a adhesive tape to stay in place? Easy application and removal.
I have use a similar magnetic phone holder but I found that the magnetic part that attach onto the back of the phone make my phone lagging, inaccurate to touch & some time phone just getting freeze
I've wanted to try this but didnt know if it was any good ..thanks to you, I now know it IS good. Thanks a ton!! Keep up the good work, love the vids!
I had a different magnetic mount and my phone never once fell off, despite a lot of bumpy roads. I am a fan of them!
Veva makes a great wallet case that has a magnetic flap that doubles as a stand. I just used that with a decent mountable magnet in my car. As long as you don't place the phone with the "hinge" on the bottom, the phone doesn't move at all.
Looks pretty cool. I have a similar mount but it doesn't hold it as well. Unfortunately, the deal breaker for me would be the thickness of the attachment on the phone itself. However, for people that don't mind something like a pop socket it would probably be just fine.
If you want a phone mount for your car I have the iottie with wireless charging you can mount just about anywhere or on any surface. I love it
I have a different but similar phone holder. The adhesive worked fine on my textured dash board. I was surprised but it's been there for a year or so with no problem.
I use the Nite Ize Steelie on my phone. I placed a mount in my vehicle, above my kitchen sink, and in a shower. The magnet alone is useful to have. My friend put a Steelie on his Harley's gas tank and never had a problem with it falling off. Another friend has one mounted to his kayak for fishing.
this is almost identical to the mount i use, except the brand i purchased has a razor thin phone plate. it also removes the magnet from the phone plate and keeps it on the ball so you dont have a magnet on your phone/pocket at all times. if you search for "VAVA phone mount" you should find it easily.
I really wish you would have attempted mounting the base to the dash. It may have enough surface area to adequately support the phone. Seems to be a great product, I would have liked to see that attempt.
I've used a couple of phone mounts like that. The issue I normally run into is the adhesive melting during the summer. I live in Texas, so internal car temperatures get pretty hot. Maybe revisit this review in the summer months?
Don't use it with a case - mine - a otter box - the backing was too flexible and the backing wouldn't hold the adhesive. I did had the ball part on a textured dash and that held great. I drop my phone all the time and would rather have the protection.
I have an Otterbox Defender case and had the same problem with a pop socket mount. The pop socket would lose adhesion to the flexible case. I recently swapped it for a magnetic mount, one where the thin steel plate sticks to the inside of the case (the plastic under the rubber), and that has been working just fine. Maybe try that out? ;)
I got a free phone mount from Stop Wrex when I rode in a Ride of Silence. The base fits in one of the air vents which has a powerful magnet. Then there is a thin steel plate that sticks on your phone or inside the protective case (I put mine inside my case0. One disadvantage is if I have the heat on I am afraid my phone will overheat, also you can only mount it in a car air vent or similar structure.
If your phone supports wireless charging it probably will work without adding a metal or magnetic plate to it. I have a mount with about a 2" pad that holds my Note 8 without anything added to it. It's not as strong but it's good enough. I'm not going to glue anything to my phone. It wasn't so bad when you could remove the back and stick a plate under it but now we don't have that option with waterproof phones.
As a tech nerd.....I know having a big magnet on your phone = trouble lol
That's one reason I didn't use it on my newer phone!
Yup
This used to be a problem with things like CRT monitors, but nowadays a magnet this weak won't hurt your phone.
@@MrNitua That is not exactly correct, I had one on my S8, could not use wireless charging or NFC payments.
@@MrNitua Neodymium magnets are a member of the Rare Earth magnet family and are the most powerful permanent magnets in the world
Btw buying any 3m foam tape will do the same, but it’ll stick on most textured dash and slightly curved dashes.
A popsocket beats it
I like the iOttie mounts. They're easy to use, their "suction cup" is sticky and will adhere to pretty much anything, and you don't have to attach anything to your phone.
I love magnetic phone holders. Got a Vaness, I think thats the name, vent mounted phone holder from Amazon and a super sleek magnetic phone case with a kickstand and I just love the crap outta the both of them.
For people that prefer a smaller footprint, check out the magmate. It's a normal suction mount, but with a magnetic end and you put a thin steel plate (
Essentially identical in design and size to the Nite-Ize Steelie which I've been using for months. Love it. Holds firm and has never been an issue. Phone magnet size is just enough to let ya know it's there. Hasn't caused me a single issue. 10/10 imo.
Basically its the 3M VHB (Very High Bond) adhesive that does the job. Otherwise this is just an ordinary magnetic holder. VHB tape is good on textured surfaces also, try it.
My suction cup mounted magnetic holder I got from the dollar store is better than this lol. It has a thin metal plate that sticks to the back of my phone (less than that 1mm), and the magnetic base suction cups anywhere that's flat so you can move it if you need to. It was 3$...
just a thought. Get a very light easy on/off case and stick it to that not the phone. Also I had to stick a phone ring to the back of my spigen tough armor case and because it was felt like I cleaned it with rubbing alcohol it stuck and is still there!
So I've used this product for years. I have used this on roadtrips, on the side of a warships preservating, on top of a radio tower rigging antennas. It finally broke a few weeks ago and I immediately bought it again. FYI, it broke because I put it on a stronger magnet that pulled my magnet out of the socket. But it worked for years.
Even freaked out a few people 😆
I got one on ebay that's the same but the part on your phone is just a thin metal disc. I love it.
Seems like this would be great for an extra tablet I have, to keep in the kitchen for recipes and videos while cooking, or as GPS for a road trip. If you ever do a follow up, I'd be interested to see how well they hold 7-10inch tablets.
I bought one that the thing you have on the back of your phone is on the ball and I have a flat metal disk under my case. It worked well... but the phone was infront of my vent and it would overheat when I had the heater going. With the AC it was happy and great.
You could stick it to a window for a flat surface.
The Scoshe magic mount is really good. I put the magnet plate between my phone and case, still flat everywhere
Considering the varieties of the 3m adhesives and their strength you could make something yourself quite easily, including using absurdly strong magnets and/or thinner ones.
You want to use these with a phone case. That way you can take your phone out of the case and not have to worry about the mount on the back. A cheap plastic tcp case works fine. Also this is a re-branded product that was sold by a small one man producer back in 2012-2013. I had one, it was smaller in design. Worked great but due to the size when I upgraded to a larger phone it didn't hold very well horizontally. It looks like they upgraded to a larger magnet.
It is a bit thick, but to get a curved magnetic surface like that it can only get so thin. You could just put that base on a phone cover and just swap out the covers as needed, though that's its own sort of downside.
I'm confused about the non-textured requirement, the photo on the packaging looks like a textured dash. But still, a lot of cars have hard and smooth plastic spots around the infotainment centers that can be used. As for the thickness, I agree with another comment, that putting the back on a phone case for use with the base would be a good idea, even getting a cheap base and cutting out a hole for it to stick through so that it's either flush or close to it when attached directly to the phone would work. For ~$8 I'm going to pick it up to see how it goes for a trip I'm taking.
This one will need a summertime update. I will be interested to see how that adhesive holds up to our Las Vegas heat!
Yes, I use a cup mounted magnetic holder from Macally. It's awesome although I had to jury rig a containment cup. My cup holders are smaller than standard. It's working really well!
That's a mighty fine way to get you window broken and phone stolen. Especially in Vegas. Get tinted windows bro. I love your reviews keep up the good work.
Only mount I've used with any of my phones is the "GripGo". It seems to do a good enough job, so I'm happy with it.
I use the nitize Steelie which is very similar. I have a sacrifical cheap case on both of my phones and enjoy the mount. Hasn't budged since installed. Little more expensive at $20, but I picked up two door both my phones / cars for cheaper than some fancier mounts.
Near the end you said the mount sticks on a magnetic surface without the need to use the adhesive. Are you saying you could stick it on a refrigerator, for example? Another interesting idea you brought up is if you had to move the base, that would be a hassle because you would have to remove it each time. I was thinking maybe if you bought a lot of those, you could put them in different locations, and not only could you use different smartphones, you could also use the same smartphone, attaching it to different bases. Of course with that idea you would have to buy a lot of those things.
Glue a phone case to your dash.
I have owned one of these for about 3 years now I drive about 8 to 10,000 miles a month I go all over the place. I absolutely love my fastball The only con that I really have is the rubber on the ball starts wearing out and your phone moves around a little bit more than what it does in the beginning.
Another great review, It seems like most phone mounts dont work great and fail this one seems like a better design. I may have to try it