Everlast EverFlex Freestanding Heavy Bag (Black)

Last Christmas (2009) I received a similar Everlast bag; not only was it not nearly as good as this one, it only lasted for a year before fracturing where the top bolted to the base. It started "clicking" (when kicked) so I looked under the vinyl "skirt" that covered the attaching bolts and saw it had broken loose about 1/4 of the way around. This new product (2226) is superior to the last one in that it has a flexible neck that absorbs the kinetic energy and returns it to you, right away. By returning the force it provides a much greater resistance to the next punch or kick, if delivered quickly. Otherwise it wobbles pointlessly awaiting your next move. It is best used, in my opinion, as a sort of speed bag. I have it on a carpeted area which makes the "wave action" more pronounced. Keep in mind that this item is mostly made of plastic which is, well, plastic. My background is in King Tiger Tae-Kwon-Do so kicking is emphasized. There''s no doubt that I could break its "neck" with sustained and aggressive roundhouse kicks. I believe, if you can exercise control, you will not break this bag/base unit. If you really want to throw punishing kicks to this unit have a partner on the opposite side of the bag to stabilize it and add additional resistance. This will help you to prepare for sparring in tournaments. In summary, this is a very nice unit for 95% of the population. PS: I just received my new bag as a Christmas gift for 2010....Christmas came early for me. I expect it to last until I''m at least 75. Also, my wife is happy that she no longer has to hold the hand targets or kick shield when I want to work out. AHN-NYONG-HEE KAY-SHIP-SHOW

ADDENDUM 6.1.2011: Well it went 6 months+ but there is a stress fracture in the flexible neck; I have added the "manly repair" in the form of DUCT tape and hoping it holds till I figure out how to get a new one. This thing gets a workout, 5 days/week on average so I''m not shocked that this has happened. I will check back in and updat you on how my search goes. BPKD

UPDATE 6.5.11: Contacted Everlast and had a very good experience. They are shipping me a new "flex collar" gratis. You really can''t ask for more....the duct tape continues to hold up :) BPKD

I was very skeptical of a free standing heavy bag. I have read horror stories of people hitting metal bars in the middle and others saying that theirs fell apart after a few uses. I found this to be not true in my case.

It took my wife and I a few trips back and forth from the sink filling ice tea pitchers to get the bottom nice and full. It is very simple to put together. I use this bag 4-5 days a week for 30-40 minutes each session. I recommend a good set of gloves and a couple sets of wraps. I also use a round timer and an exercise bike to make it a full workout.

I have had this product for nearly a month and highly recommend this bag to anyone looking to get a good solid heavy-bag workout at home. It holds up with any ceiling hanging bag I have ever used as far as quality of the workout. Though nothing can replace an actual heavy-bag this comes very close.

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I wanted to get a good workout when not at the gym so I took a chance on this bag. It took me about 20 minutes with an electric screwdriver to assemble it. I chose to fill it with water versus sand to make it easier to move later. I have been using it with intensity and it is holding up well. Because water gives it less weight than sand it tends to migrate slightly across my satillo tile floor, but it does not harm the floor and I direct it back to the center of the room with some good workouts. I may get a gym grade grip mat to prevent the sliding, but it does not move alot. So far, quality is solid and its a great workout.

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I have been a chinese martial arts and kickboxing practitioner for around 5 years now and I bought this bag to use at home for combo drills and workouts. I guess I should have seen it coming but the stand snapped just above the base during my second workout. I train to generate power which means I don''t tap the bag, I actually hit it. So if you plan to use the bag for anything other than basic cardio work, don''t bother.

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I''m writing this review because I want you to buy this product (if you''re looking for a punching bag of course). It''s worth the money and it works like a punching bag should. I wanted to start working out so I purchased Everlast Cardio Strike Punching bag and it wasn''t good. It got punctured and it was way too soft when I punched hard I hit the pole so I returned it and got this. I''m telling you this because if you''re looking for an Everlast punching bag with a price of around $100, you''re two options are either the Cardio Strike bag or this bag, and this bag is the obvious better choice. It''s heavy (filling the base to the top was hard and took a lot of time but you gotta do what you gotta do) which means it stands heavy punches, weighing about 230lb. when the base is filled, it might tip a little but certainly not scoot or get knocked down. The neck is flexible, and the padding is firm, and well made. Nevertheless, THIS BAG WORKS LIKE A GOOD PUNCHING BAG WOULD WORK, IT''S GOOD FOR PUNCHING. I''m happy with it and you will be if you buy it; cause I want the BEST for you. Really I do.