Thinking of Getting a "Wrecking Ball" Bag

[Discipulus]

What do you guys who use these bags say? I find that I enjoy working on movement and angles the most when I use this bag at the gym. It's honestly my favorite bag to work boxing on. They have it hanging at such a height that it works more for uppercuts than body shots, but it is obviously useful for practicing both depending on how high you hang it.

Is it worth getting one to use in addition to my Thai bag? Anyone know of a good, affordable brand?

 

[FIGHTER1980]

I had a Ringside Body Snatcher Bag like that I used (think it's the same only cheaper without the Throwdown name on it) and I liked it alot. I got rid of it several months back because I had way too much equipment so I had to sell a few things to actually have room to move around in my garage. Only bags I have now is a 150lb heavy bag, double end bag, speed bag, and slip bag. Go ahead and buy it, I think you'll like it alot.

 

[FIGHTER1980]

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This was the bag I had and was happy with it for the most part. Only thing I would of liked different is if it was a little firmer.

 

[Reyesnuthugr]

I prefer the teardrop bag, almost the same thing, similar uses



to me, the teardrop bag feels/responds almost exactly like a person when you hit it, so I like that feedback. The assistant coach at the gym echos that sentiment, so it must not just be me.

I would be happy to have a wreckingball bag as well, it just seems a little less like a person when you're in really close. If your heart tells you to get one, then you more or less have to. Don't let others spoil it. Plus I don't know anyone that regrets getting one, so there's that

 

[BudoNoah]

I really enjoy the wrecking ball bag we have at my dojo--I can hit it with upward techniques that I can't do on a regular heavy bag and I can still do all the linear and circular techniques I normally would do on a heavy bag. I have to say that I really like it for elbow practice, as well. It's definitely on my list to get once I have a house (they don't take kindly to hanging heavy bags in apartments ) so I would definitely say you should get it--you have already said you like it, after all.

 

[Discipulus]

I prefer the teardrop bag, almost the same thing, similar uses



to me, the teardrop bag feels/responds almost exactly like a person when you hit it, so I like that feedback. The assistant coach at the gym echos that sentiment, so it must not just be me.

I would be happy to have a wreckingball bag as well, it just seems a little less like a person when you're in really close. If your heart tells you to get one, then you more or less have to. Don't let others spoil it. Plus I don't know anyone that regrets getting one, so there's that

A teardop bag is an option as well, but I have to say I really don't like the ones at my gym. If I ever got a teardrop bag, it'd have to be one of the ones with plenty of excess leather at the top like you see in Thailand gyms, for grabbing on to and clinching. However, I'm not sure if I feel comfortable hanging my considerable weight from an already heavy bag like that on my current hanging set up.

I really enjoy the wrecking ball bag we have at my dojo--I can hit it with upward techniques that I can't do on a regular heavy bag and I can still do all the linear and circular techniques I normally would do on a heavy bag. I have to say that I really like it for elbow practice, as well. It's definitely on my list to get once I have a house (they don't take kindly to hanging heavy bags in apartments ) so I would definitely say you should get it--you have already said you like it, after all.

They are a blast for working elbows, you're absolutely right. Definitely my favorite elbow bag in the gym as well.

I know Sully has one. If he ever shows his face around these parts again I'd love to hear if he advises getting one. Or Sinister, if you see this thread, do the guys at your gym work them at all? I tend to use the one at the gym the way your guys used the small heavy bag at Tocco's. StrykerX, you can probably tell me about this as well!

Thanks guys.

 

[gotobread]

These things are fantastic. I don't own one, but if I had the space, I'd have one of these and an uppercut pad (in addition to a banana bag, of course) up in seconds. When I'm training at a spot with a wrecking ball, I'll usually spend a few rounds there.

 

[Grok]

I wish we had one of those at my gym. We only have standard heavy bags so unless you can find someone to come in and hold mits all the time, its hard to work on uppercuts effectively.

 

[Discipulus]

It's worthwhile to work your uppercuts on a straight heavy bag too, though. Helps you focus on the outward action of the punch. But I agree, it's hard to really dig into the punch unless you have either a very soft bag, or one angled like this. I found the Title version, which weighs 60 pounds, on Amazon for 100 bucks, which seems like a pretty good bargain. I think I'll go for it!