Wrecking ball bag · Esprit Boxe50 cm / 20 in diameterCarabiner included
The essentials: an Esprit Boxe wrecking ball bag in PU leather, 50 cm / 20 in across, hung from straps and a carabiner. For speed, accuracy and timing. €149 — free delivery.
On a heavy bag you build power and endurance. On a wrecking ball bag you build what a heavy bag cannot teach: speed off the mark, accuracy and timing. The target is small and it moves after every strike. This one is 50 cm / 20 in across, in premium PU leather, supplied with its carabiner.
Why train on a round bag
- Hand speed: an approximate strike is a missed bag. The feedback is instant
- Timing: a pendulum path that changes every round — read it or miss it
- Coordination: eyes on a moving target, feet working, hands releasing on cue
Technical specifications
Wrecking ball bag or heavy bag?
The wrecking ball bag builds speed off the mark and timing on a target that gets away. The 130 cm / 51 in heavy bag brings power and mass transfer on a target that holds its ground. Hung side by side, the two cover the whole of bag work.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a wrecking ball bag and a heavy bag?
A heavy bag builds power on a target that resists. A wrecking ball bag builds speed and timing on a target that moves. The spherical shape also opens the angles: uppercuts and short hooks land clean underneath it.
How do you hang a wrecking ball bag?
With the carabiner supplied. A round bag is far lighter than a heavy bag, so a standard eye bolt into a joist is enough. For a wall bracket, a load-bearing wall is required.
Which gloves for bag work?
Hand wraps and 10 to 12 oz gloves: that weight keeps the hand light and the release quick, which is what a moving target calls for.
What punching bag weight should I choose for my discipline?
For boxing, 30 to 50 kg / 66 to 110 lb is the reference range; for kickboxing and muay thai, where kicks come into play, it rises to 50-70 kg / 110-154 lb. To start out, or to work mainly on speed, 20 to 30 kg / 44 to 66 lb is enough.
What is a wrecking ball bag filled with?
It ships unfilled, which keeps the delivery light and lets you set the density yourself. Shredded textile packed in even layers gives the most consistent feel; filling is also available on request before dispatch.
You may also like
- Heavy bag 130 cm — a target that holds its ground over its full height, if you want power and mass transfer.
- Teardrop uppercut bag — a low belly at plexus height, if you want to work rising shots.
- Speed bag — an inflated bag under a platform, if you want the triple rhythm.
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