55mm Low Profile Ball Head Tripod Ball Head ARTCISE KB55 Heavy Duty Tripod Head All Metal CNC Machining with Three 1/4" Quick Release Plates for Tripod, Monopod, DSLR, Camcorder, Max Load 88lbs /40kg
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- High Bearing CapacityThe KB55 uses a 55mm super-large sphere, the ultimate diameter of the ball gives it ultimate weight capacity and stability,Max Load 88lbs /40kg.The master lock knob features stainless steel ball bearings for a lifetime of silky-smooth control and powerful locking.
- Drag/Friction Knob DesignDrag/Friction knob for better control of the tension.Enjoy control and consistency with the micrometer drag tension adjustment, guaranteeing repeatable and reliable performance in every shooting scenario.Precise motion control for accurate composition.
- Dual Drop-notches DesignThe KB55 offers up to 45-degrees of tilt in all directions, and up to 90-degrees in the two drop-notches. Dual drop-notches allow maximum flexibility for positioning the camera for portrait-orientation or extreme angle shots.
- High-quality Materials and Superb CraftsmanshipThe tripod ball head was made of high strength aluminum alloy, advanced CNC manufacturing process and surface anodizing treatment technology, CNC machined components for exacting precision and dependability. It is very strong and durable.
- Wide Range of ApplicationsRemovable quick-release plate, comes with 1/4 screw and safety lock, suitable for most DSLR cameras, camcorders,telescopes; the bottom screw hole is 3/8, can be widely applied to various professional tripods, monopod, slider and other stands.
Color: Black
Brand: ARTCISE
Compatible Devices: Camera
Product Dimensions: 2.8"D x 2.8"W x 95"H
Item Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Folded Size: Approximately 10-14 inches (length), depending on the folded dimensions of the tripod legs and center column See more
Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.8 x 95 inches
Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
Item model number: KB55-LSZF-EU
Date First Available: March 13, 2024
Manufacturer: ARTCISE
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I used this ball head to replace the ball head on my cheap Geekoto ball head tripod. The mounting screw on the Geekoto protruded too far up, so when I threaded the Arctise head all the way on, the ball joint was getting stuck on the screw and couldn't move freely. So I used a compass to draw a circle on a piece of 3-ply pickguard blank material (about .088" thick ABS plastic). The Arctise base is roughly 2.8" in diameter, so I set the distance from the needle to the pencil on the compass to 1.4". Then, in the middle set mark left by the compass, I used an 11mm boring bit to drill a hole in the middle to clear the 3/8" mounting screw. I just freehand cut the circle out as having it a perfect circle is not important -- just enough to cover the whole of the base of the Arctise. And now it works great. The spacer provided the necessary distance to thread the Arctise on tight without the mounting screw obstructing the ball head. Now, onto the quality: This was a *dramatic* improvement over the stock ball head on the Geekoto, which is quite cheap. Panning shots were impossible with that. With the Arctise, the head pans slowly and securely, so you can easily get professional panning shots if you want. The 55mm ball head is a beast. An absolute beast. I got a new Laowa 60mm 2x macro lens, and I still use my old 105mm Kiron macro lens, which is quite heavy, especially since I'm using these on a Lumix GH2, which is a tiny MFT camera body. So these heavy lenses really weigh everything down unless using a tripod mount on the lens, which is quite inconvenient. I find I can use this ball head easily *without* tripod mounts on these heavier lenses. They're not *insanely* heavy, the heaviest being my 105mm Kiron macro lens. On my old Geekoto ball head, I needed to use a tripod mount adapter on the Kiron in order to use it. The ball head struggled severely with holding it up and sometimes it would just fall forward unless I really socked down the lock on the ball head. With the Arctise, with *no* tripod mount adapter, and even using a 16mm extension tube, the Kiron 105mm macro stays securely in place. I don't have to worry about it tipping forward or falling at all. QUICK RELEASE PLATES: These plates are awesome too. They can't fall out in case you accidentally don't tighten them -- they'll stop at either end if it slides forward instead of falling out. So that's a great safety feature. They also have a lot of room to slide back or forth. It's almost like a miniature, built-in focusing rail. The quick release plates seem to be made to a high quality standard. They have a solid, heavy weight, being made out of metal, and the lock is easy to tighten on the bottom to ensure solid mounting to the camera body. All in all, I'm extremely happy with this purchase. This has really taken my photography/videography to the next level. And it's made everything so much easier. Dealing with tripod mounts is a royal pain and now I don't have to, unless I get into big telephoto lenses, which I don't currently have any need for. And even then, I'd *definitely* be wanting to use this ball head, being big, strong, bulky, and secure. All in all, a joy to use, and a tremendous improvement over the cheap head I was using. I'd recommend this ball head strongly to anyone in the market for a quality ball head without wanting to break the bank. This was worth every penny. It also comes with extra Quick Release plates, which is a very nice touch, and a tremendous added value.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024 by Matt Matt
I really like this ball head, especially for the price. Quality construction. Smooth and secure mounting, even for a heavy SLR with long zoom lens.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025 by The Halls
Upgraded from a Articse LB 52. Another heavy duty beast. However it was lacking the separate fine tension control knob that I have become accustomed to. The KB 55 is extreme overkill for most gear. But if it is heavy bulky and or long it provides smooth tracking and a very positive lockup even with unbalanced loads such as a heavy rifle not centered well on tripod or a very heavy and long telephoto lens. A oversized main adjustment knob makes smooth and precise adjustments easy. When mated with an extreme tripod such as the Artcise 40 mm CS90c, CS 902c or 903c extremely stable even at full extensions. Rated at 80 something pounds hard to find anything even approaching that kind of weight to put on top of it. Two cons I can think of and they are minor. I prefer a lever over a knob on my quick release. I also prefer a separate panning lever for my release plate. Very hard to find a panning plate to fit underneath it at a reasonable price that is rated more than 10 or 15 lb. Happy with purchase as it was extremely affordable for its quality level. You would have to spend a whole lot more money to get something arguably better. Five *****
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Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025 by S.Drows
The ball head works pretty good for coyote hunting off a Tri-pod. Had to lube up the base as it froze up when hunting at 6*. Wish it came with a lower temp grease in the thrust bearing. Only issues I had was that and the knobs get hard to turn at cold temps and u have to really crank on them to lock. At warmers temps it would work a lot better. In the house it holds my 10-12lb set up perfect and doesn’t budge.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026 by Buschlatte
I really like the large diameter ball and the ability to pan. The adjustment is smooth. The large dial makes it easy to lock the camera in position. I have a 500mm zoom lens. The head holds it stably even when I extended the zoom all the way out. It’s small enough for travel purpose as well.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2026 by Ken
I bought this tripod head to match with the capacity of the Artcise AS90C tripod. My first time out with it I was disappointed because there was a little slippage. I went home and looked at the instructions, I realized there was a drag/friction knob and adjusted it, and no more slippage. This thing is tight, it holds the camera where you want it. It also came with two arca style quick release plates (2 3/4 inches long). The very large 55mm ball and very large knob make it easy to tighten. This head seems to be very well made. I've had it for over three months now and I'm happy to have this ball head. Once I got that drag knob adjusted it is super secure and easy to use. Easily the best ball head I have ever used. Just an update from a year later, this head is awesome, super well built, very impressed by all my Artcise products.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024 by P ram
Fabulous!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026 by Jima
Great value and performance. The ball head locks down tight and holds well.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025 by JDH