Aqua Training Bag 12" 35 Pound Head Hunter Slip Ball Hybrid Punching Bag

Ok, so I originally wrote a review a few years ago but I’m scrapping that and here is everything you need to know. The 12 inch (35 lb) Aqua bag is NOT a bag that you’re going to pound away on although you can. The intent of this bad is to practice 1–2-Hook combos, and light uppercuts. Light meaning don’t smash it so it lifts off into the air it’s 35 lbs if filled to the brim.HOW MUCH TO PUT IN: 32 to 33 lbs is the sweet spot I found. Once you get to 34 lbs to 35 lbs, which by the way don’t go over the bad loses the ability to swing easily unless you hit like a tank. I personally have 33 lbs.WHAT IT COMES WITH: The bag, Water filling Nozzle, and a stopper plug. It comes with the horseshoe shackle, but does not come with a chain. Buy a decent one at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Will cost like $6 or $8.HOW HIGH TO HANG: Around head height or a Tad above.The Sensor they sell separately will NOT work with his bag.Ok, so my overall opinion, I like this bag it’s not to replace a slip bag it’s not replace a double End bag, however it gives me the ability to punch and move, slip punches and put some power behind it without going overboard. Now, because it is water based, and water is dense, whatever you’re hanging from make sure it holds at least three times the amount that you’re feeling. For example, it’s 35 pounds, it should be able to hold at least 100 pounds.If you’re looking for a bag that you’re gonna pound away on and put everything you want into it get the next size up. If looking for a bag that you could move, hit and slip this is the perfect bag. They do make a smaller head hunter 9 inch or 12 lbs. It's pointless. Get a slip bag for half the cost or just make one for $10.Oh, make sure you use boxing gloves. Just because it's water and rubber on the outside does not mean you won't get hurt.If I had my personal choice and I had to chose between 3 bags to have. This is a must. And then either a wrecking ball bag or angle bag. Both have major benefits so really all 3 bags but who has thar money... Lol.Have fun and work they footwork

Filled yesterday; used it this AM: Excellent! I use 8' cable, which I sling over a basketball stand in a park, and connect bag with 2 carbiners on each cable end. Yes, you need gloves to train with this! I wear weight train gloves in lieu of wraps, and MMA gloves: Perfect!Biggest challenge: Filling! No access to hose; used Camelbak Hydration Bladder instead: Remove mouthpiece, feed tubing into bag (you might need to use the supplied nipple), and fill from water inside bladder; make sure bladder is higher than bag, so water flows to lowest point (physics!). Keep plug at ready to insert, because when nearly filled, air will start pushing water out of the bag; you don't want that!This is an EXCELLENT solution for solo trainers whose gyms are closed for COVID! Initially, I'd tried carrying heavy bag to park; this proved impractical: Balancing long and heavy 75 lb. bag solo up and down stairs, carrying the heavy (and I do mean, heavy!) bag to park while also carrying backpack with gear, hanging the bag, removing the bag, in 100 degree weather! Nightmare! Never again!Not so with the 12" Aquabag! If you can lift 30-35 lbs., you can do this thing! And, because it's water-filled, the center of gravity will keep it stabilized. Easy to disassemble quickly if you suddenly need to escape and evade juvenile delinquents or other troublemakers. (Hey, it's Baltimore City, after all!)In sum, I hope you're able to make this work as well as I have! Very happy! Much appreciation to my nutritionist, who listened carefully to my dilemma, and proposed this solution! So happy!!! :)

Great for training and toughing up your hands and wrists

I do heavy bag work without gloves and wraps all the time, it's actually a good reminder to keep good technique as gloves let you punch very sloppy. DO NOT HIT THIS BAG WITHOUT GLOVES! lol. I filled it up, hung it and popped off a quick triple punch combo, OUCH! HOLY CRAP! My hands hurt all night from that. Yeah, yeah it comes with a warning, but so does everything else. So, I wrapped up, put on the Sanabul gloves and smashed the crap out of this bag. It is more substantial than I thought it would be, although a good uppercut sends it up in the air. I feel like I am punching a grizzly bear in the face when I use this bag, it's like a head, but a giant bear sized head. It feels good to punch it.... With gloves.

14yr old takes out his frustrations on this. Works great for both of us. Have it hanging from the tree in the back yard. It is heavy but so far haven't had any trouble. It was very difficult to fill with water... water kept squirting out all over since there is no exit for air, and instructions on how to get it full is poor. That is why I give it 4 stars. We have it mostly full and it works. The video makes it look easy. Do it outside and expect to get wet.

I have always hated working on a heavy bag daily as after a few days I would feel it in my joints. This water bag totally eliminates that, great absorption of your punches, and gives a satisfying feeling when landing power shots. With going to the gym not really an option this has worked out great. It's the perfect size for practicing head shots and working on your movement. The bag moves around, but nothing too wild. So far I've had 0 issues with the bag. It did arrive a big deformed and filling it was a challenge to begin with. After a couple days though the bag seemed to relax and I could fill it more easily.

if you like to box and train at home, you need one of these. I have a double end bag and a wrecking ball bag and this is now by far, my favorite. It's heavy enough to take your hard punches, yet it's light enough to move around like you're boxing a real opponent. I seriously love this bag. The best way I've found to hang it from my garage ceiling to get the best motion is from a hook in the joist, then an compact hvy duty spring, a clevis, a swivel and a section of chain. This this is so fun to hammer on. I wear wraps and 16oz gloves mostly but I have hammered it wearing just my mma gloves.