Punch bag

Joined : 23 Jan 2008 Posts : 14

Hello All,

I'm looking at buying a punch bag to put up in my out- house and would like some recommendations. Do I go for a pvcu one or leather ? 5 ' or longer, etc ? What about brands ,lonsadale ,BBE, Everlast, etc. TIA.

Regards

Dave

Subject: Re: Punch bag Mon May 05, 2008 10:38 am

Hi Dave,
All the brands you mentioned are fine. Other ones to check out are Title, Ringside, and Tuf-Wear. Do a google search and you'll find them all.

Anyway, I have several types of heavy bags but my favorite all-around one is a six-foot, 14" diameter, approximately 110 lbs banana bag. As far as the material is concerned, leather is the best but the hybrid vinyl "pleather" ones are really durable too.

Oh, I recommend using a spring attachment too, especially if you plan on hanging the bag off of a ceiling stud.

As far as solo training equipment is concerned, nothing beats a heavy bag for all-around utility, especially when it comes to power development. I've pretty much got every piece of solo training equipment around and the heavy bag is my hands-down favorite.

Anyway, I hope this helps. Good hunting and good luck...

Take Care,
Lito
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Subject: Re: Punch bag Mon May 12, 2008 2:07 pm

Hey Dave,

I'm not sure what you mean by an "out-house." You're not talking about the 'john' are you? Smile

Anyways, I agree with Lito on the selection of bags. Leather has been regarded as the most durable, but I've had no problems with a good pleather or nylon bag.

Everlast is a pretty good brand from my experience with their bags, they're even kind enough to put their logo right where you'd throw your punches.

I never used a spring before, but I noticed that by hanging your heavy bag onto something that's higher, and by using a longer rope/chain, the bag will move much more which helps reinforce footwork. If the bottom of the bag is on the same level with your waist, then you'll be able to dip down and do a short half-uppercut. Giving the bag a push you'll also be able to duck/bob under the bag the way that boxer's like Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, Marciano, Mickey Walker and many others would do.

One set up that you can do is to have the bottom of the bag tied back with a piece of rope so that the bag is 90 degrees perpendicular to the floor. Once it's secure you can practice throwing uppercuts.

I know that I'm probably too late on one, but I just want to give you some more things to consider.