MagMod MagBounce 2 Review: A Portable Flash Bounce Modifier

The MagMod MagBounce 2 is for speedlight photographers who want a broad, softened look from a modifier that fits into a small kit. Its white silicone body sits in MagMod’s magnetic system and is designed for both on-camera and off-camera flash. We recommend it when you want more spread than a bare flash provides and do not need the tighter direction of a grid. The important setup check comes first: the MagBounce needs a compatible MagGrip, which the store lists separately.

On October 23, 2026, MagMod’s US store listed the exact MagBounce 2, SKU MMBOUNCE02, at $59.95. In a cleared single-item cart, code TESTED applied a $2.99 discount and brought the subtotal to $56.96. The cart said taxes were included and shipping would be calculated at checkout. We removed the item without going to checkout; no MagGrip or protection plan was in that cart.

Broad coverage in a small modifier

MagMod presents the MagBounce 2 as a compact softbox-like bounce modifier. The manufacturer says its white silicone surface increases the flash’s apparent size by 300% and diffuses light without significantly reducing output. Those are MagMod’s product claims, not CameraTested measurements. The practical appeal is a portable alternative to carrying a larger light shaper when a speedlight is already part of the kit.

The modifier is designed for portraits, weddings and event work, where a quick change in spread can help a speedlight cover a person or group more broadly. The light you get still depends on the flash, its position, subject distance and nearby surfaces. If your setup needs a large, soft source close to a subject, a conventional softbox gives you more control over source placement. If your priority is to limit spill and keep light off nearby areas, choose a grid instead.

MagMod lists the body as silicone rubber, 4.7 ounces, and 4 × 6.25 × 7.25 inches. These manufacturer specifications make it easier to judge the space it takes in a lighting bag. The modifier has embedded magnets, but it does not attach directly to a bare flash head.

Rotate for the frame you are making

MagMod says the MagBounce can rotate through 360 degrees in four configurations, which supports portrait and landscape framing without changing the camera orientation just to reposition the modifier. That flexibility is useful when a photographer moves between vertical portraits and horizontal groups during an event. The product is meant to stay quick to adjust, though the exact working position depends on how the MagGrip sits on your flash.

For off-camera use, the same magnetic attachment can be part of a speedlight setup on a stand or bracket. Keep the flash and grip combination stable and check your placement as you turn the head or change the camera framing. The MagBounce is a light-shaping accessory, not a flash or mounting stand, and does not replace those parts of the setup.

Budget for the MagGrip and check flash fit

MagMod identifies the MagGrip as the required base for its modifiers. The MagBounce 2 product page showed MagGrip 2 as a separate required product for $26.95 when checked. If you already own an original MagGrip, MagMod says its second-generation modifiers work with the earlier system, while recommending that you pair parts from the same generation for the best experience.

The grip is also the fit-critical part. MagMod says MagGrip 2 is designed for most rectangular and round-head flashes, but the company has not tested every model. Check the manufacturer’s compatibility chart for your exact speedlight before you order. The code check here covers one MagBounce 2 only; we did not add a MagGrip, calculate a complete system price or verify whether TESTED applies to the grip.

Our MagSphere 2 review covers an omnidirectional diffuser for broader fill. Our MagGrid 2 review looks at a modifier for narrowing the beam and controlling spill. They answer different lighting needs, so choose the shape that suits your flash placement rather than treating one as a universal upgrade. Our lighting basics guide explains how source size and distance affect softness, a useful starting point when choosing between a compact flash modifier and a larger light source.

Buying recommendation

Choose the MagMod MagBounce 2 if you use a speedlight and want a portable way to spread flash across portraits, events or a small room. Its appeal is the softbox-like shape, rotation options and compact silicone body. Check the MagGrip fit for your flash, and include that separate adapter in your budget if you do not already have one. If tight control is the goal, the MagGrid is the better fit; if you want broad, omnidirectional diffusion, compare the MagSphere.

MagMod listed this exact modifier at $59.95 in the US store. TESTED applied to the single-item cart, producing a $56.96 subtotal with taxes included and shipping calculated at checkout. That result covers the MagBounce 2 alone, not the separately sold MagGrip. See the MagMod offer page and confirm the fit, current code and full order total before paying.

Key specs

Model	MagMod MagBounce 2
SKU	MMBOUNCE02
Reviewed variant	39629142065246, Default Title
Type	Magnetic speedlight bounce modifier
Material	Silicone rubber, manufacturer specification
Weight	4.7 oz, manufacturer specification
Dimensions	4 × 6.25 × 7.25 in, manufacturer specifications
Required base	Compatible MagGrip, sold separately
US listed price	$59.95, checked October 23, 2026

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