Speed Bag Swivel?
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I have an Everlast one that works just fine. Wasn't that expensive either. One of the very few Everlast products I own that actually works well. To be honest.....I think practically all of the steel swivels are made the same. Some companies might use big words to talk theirs up commanding a higher price.
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Good deal
it will work well for you.
it will work well for you.
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There are two main types of swivels that have different applications.
1) ball-bearing swivels: they are the fastest swivels, however, the bags float if you change it's direction (i.e., forward, forward, side).
http://www.ringside.com/ringside/ringside-super-swivel.html
2) ball and socket: they are slow, however, they keep a better rhythm.
http://www.speedbagforums.com/forums/album.php?albumid=100
You also have a locking swivel that is good for gyms, where, people steal the equipment. However, they are just a crapy version of the ball-bearing design.
http://www.topbrandfitness.com/products/bearing-swivel-by-amber-sporting-goods-asw-3102
EDIT: the only good ball and socket swivels are OLD everlast or custom made. Almost all of those youtube "speed bag experts" use a custom made ball and socket swivel.
1) ball-bearing swivels: they are the fastest swivels, however, the bags float if you change it's direction (i.e., forward, forward, side).
http://www.ringside.com/ringside/ringside-super-swivel.html
2) ball and socket: they are slow, however, they keep a better rhythm.
http://www.speedbagforums.com/forums/album.php?albumid=100
You also have a locking swivel that is good for gyms, where, people steal the equipment. However, they are just a crapy version of the ball-bearing design.
http://www.topbrandfitness.com/products/bearing-swivel-by-amber-sporting-goods-asw-3102
EDIT: the only good ball and socket swivels are OLD everlast or custom made. Almost all of those youtube "speed bag experts" use a custom made ball and socket swivel.
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I use a D ring swivel aka ball bearing swivel, I think it is the best type of swivel you can get. I never had direction change issues and they are smooth and transition well. Downside is they are the most expensive often retailing around 40 us.
I'm not a fan a fan of the ball and socket the movement doesn't feel smooth they are my least favorite.
The chain swivel offers good rhythm but they are noisy and they don't like a sudden change in direction, but I see them the most these retail around 20.
I'm not a fan a fan of the ball and socket the movement doesn't feel smooth they are my least favorite.
The chain swivel offers good rhythm but they are noisy and they don't like a sudden change in direction, but I see them the most these retail around 20.
