Hitting the Top Contender 4x7
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Originally posted by metaldad View PostI dug out the Top Contender 4x7 bag I bought two years ago. This so far as I know is the smallest bag made for actual use. I think Everlast and Title go down to 5x6 only. Am I correct in this assumption? Not a big bag collection, but all things in time.
I don't really like those tiny bags because they are too light. You would think they'd go faster because they are smaller but it's hard to go fast on a feather. That is kinda the problem I see on your video with the top contender 7x4. It's just too light and the fists tend to slide off. I Have that same bag, but I just don't enjoy hitting it cause it doesn't go anywere. It's got a great shape, but just needs a bit more resistance inside. Maybe heavier leather or something.... I'd much rather hit my 8x5's.
Now I did use Skunk's small everlast inside the the speed bag truck in detroit. BT has one in there. That is a pretty heavy bag for such a smaller one.
Hey M.D, you might check out this earlier thread on the forum.Last edited by Speedbag; 10-10-2009, 07:10 PM.Speed Bag
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Originally posted by Speedbag View PostActually I think the Grant CampeĆ³n Speed Bag goes to 6x4. I had one for a while and sent it to Skunk a few years ago. You can tell in the video the bag isn't going nearly as fast as you'd expect from the force and speed of his movements. It just floats off on contact. His normal bag speed is much faster than this on his other bags. Skunk can set a land-speed record on speed bag, just not on this one...
I don't really like those tiny bags because they are too light. You would think they'd go faster because they are smaller but it's hard to go fast on a feather. That is kinda the problem I see on your video with the top contender 7x4. It's just too light and the fists tend to slide off. I Have that same bag, but I just don't enjoy hitting it cause it doesn't go anywere. It's got a great shape, but just needs a bit more resistance inside. Maybe heavier leather or something.... I'd much rather hit my 8x5's.
Now I did use Skunk's small everlast inside the the speed bag truck in detroit. BT has one in there. That is a pretty heavy bag for such a smaller one.
Hey M.D, you might check out this earlier thread on the forum.
Originally posted by ukspeedbag View PostThat is a small bag MD.
Your T-OES are looking good mate especially on that smaller bag.
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Originally posted by goju View PostGreat job with the smaller bag MD..you just get better with each vid you postsigpic
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It's great to switch it up METALDAD. I find that with the lighter smaller bags function way better with a ball hook swiv because I think the mass and weight of the chain link and pro type swivels are too much for small bags. Don't give up on that Top Contender just yet. I think they're great for learning control especially if you slow them down. As far as small bags go, I posted a comparison pic of the TC 4x7, Rival 6x4, and Everlast 8x5. That Rival is crazy to hit, very hard to keep going, I haven't seen too many other people hit em other than KYLE, and B-MACK. Keep on Punchin!!!
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Originally posted by metaldad View Post
Thanks Vini, that's David in the background who I'm talking with. I did shoot a vid of him trying to hit. My wife and I think we should give him more practice before posting. I may just post it anyway as we give a shout out to you and Joey in it.
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