Have you decided to build a full-fledged sports corner at home and choose a punching bag for it? Our review will help find the best projectile, if you, of course, are set to serious training.
Shells with a dry filler
RDX Silhouette 1.2m (30114) - versatile boxing bag
Hanging bag weighing 55-60 kg is suitable for working out most of the techniques in boxing, and in other forms of martial arts. The model has an unusual silhouette of eight, which allows you to correctly put any specific blow to the head or body, as if you were sparring with a real opponent. However, this pear can be used as a universal heavy projectile.
Pros:
- The double cover of the increased durability made of the reinforced imitation leather;
- The presence of gel inserts for better depreciation and reduce the risk of injury to the brushes;
- Additional bottom mount that allows you to attach the pear to the banner so that it does not swing;
- Stitched belt loops;
- Possibility of installation on the street.
Minuses:
- Open hooks on chains, which is why the pear can fly off with a strong swing.
GREEN HILL PBL-9036 Retro - heavyweight projectile
A professional bag with a size of 180x35 cm and a mass of 82 kg will suit adult athletes of the heavy weight category. The shell is made of high quality genuine leather and has a combined padding. It is based on a special regenerated fiber, pressed into the bag under precisely calibrated pressure. For greater rigidity, vertical sleeves filled with sand are located inside the bulk.
Pros:
- Spectacular appearance in the spirit of retro;
- Thick leather case - 2.5 mm;
- Perfect balancing;
- The strong seams stitched by the reinforced thread withstand even very strong blows and intense training;
- The packing does not condense over time and does not go down at the bottom of the bag;
- Super-secure with metal chain hoop.
Minuses:
- The cost is about 32 thousand rubles.
FAIRTEX UC-1 - Upper Pillow
The excellent wall pillow for working out uppercuts and side impacts has dimensions 60x40x20-34 cm (in the lower and upper parts, respectively). The case is made of thick genuine leather with nylon lining. Here, thick foam and crumb rubber are used here to provide the projectile with a stable average stiffness. The weight of the pillow is 15 kg.
Pros:
- Strong welded frame;
- Excellent wear resistance of the cover;
- Versatility - you can work out punches, kicks and even knee in a jump;
- Contrast target tags to control accuracy;
- Does not lose shape in the process of intensive training;
- Comes with reinforced anchoring.
Minuses:
- Price over 28 thousand rubles.
Water filled
CENTURY Wavemaster 2XL Pro - floor model
The combined projectile for floor installation is partially filled with dense foam, but under it there is a pressurized compartment in which water is pumped. The pear is a long cylinder on a platform that shifts the center of gravity downward. The total weight of the structure after filling reaches 123 kg. The best part is that the height of the projectile can be adjusted within wide limits from 132 to 170-175 cm.
Pros:
- Suitable for both boxing and mixed martial arts;
- Does not detach from the base and does not turn over with very strong blows;
- Perfectly maintains intense workouts and fully allows commercial use;
- There are models with numbered targets for exact punches;
- Narrow base (71 cm in diameter), allowing you to work with the projectile for a short distance;
Minuses:
- Drain water is problematic.
EVERLAST Hydrostrike Heavy Bag EV150 - Hanging Rubber Bag
The classical gidrotrush of the drop-shaped form after filling with water gains a solid weight of 68 kg. The rigidity of the projectile is slightly lower than average, so the risk of injury, even if improperly striking, is minimal.
Pros:
- 4 colors to choose from, among which there are quite bright and cheerful;
- The ability to work out almost any blows, including the bottom (the bottom of the bag feels stiffer than the walls);
- Less stress on the joints;
- Included is a secure chain mount with a powerful steel carabiner;
- There is a special nozzle for a watering hose, through which the pear is easy to fill with water.
Minuses:
- For a rubber pear, the price is tall - 25 thousand rubles.
Pnevmogrushi
V`NOKS Potente (60023) - high-speed pneumatic booster
The most popular projectile among boxers is a pneumatic punching bag suspended from a platform, which allows practicing the speed and accuracy of strikes. Specifically, this model is made of the best leather for today (Nappa), has a diameter of 19 cm and weighs only 500 grams.
Pros:
- Very strong seams, stitched with reinforced threads;
- Easily withstands intense hours of workout;
- Reliable fastening of the top loop with metal rivets;
- The ability to replace and repair the inner chamber.
Minuses:
- The price is a little overpriced (about 2,700 rubles), but you can take a similar PVC model from the same manufacturer - it will be 30-40% cheaper.
ADIDAS AdiBAC111 - Round Chaser
A round pnevmogrusha on vertical stretch marks is a compact but effective projectile for developing precision and speed of strikes. The model has a diameter of 25 cm and is made of high quality genuine leather. The chaser is fixed to the floor and ceiling with the help of dense and elastic nylon belts. Projectile weight 510 grams.
Pros:
- Chaser is well balanced;
- It is convenient to adjust the length of the belts;
- High-quality reinforced seams, plus fabric lining, which increases the strength of the cover;
- The ability to remove the pear from the long lines to hang another projectile;
- All the necessary fasteners (hooks, anchor loops) comes in the kit;
- The possibility of replacing the air chamber.
Minuses:
- The cost of 6500-7000 rubles.
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