Bought this bag as back up to my Everlast model (A) striking/speed bag, These 8x11 bags have a more old school feel to them and as Alan would put it, they are heavy on the hands but not for me as i'm used to the heavier hitter bags, unfortunately even with my heavy leather treatment it already started cracking on one of the panels, everything on the bag is original, the bladder had a tiny tear at the top but i was able to repair that by using krazy glue and folding it over onto it's self, this one has the zipper top. Dutchman