I have this horrible $7. TKO ball hook that I bought back when I started. The ball & hook mechanism is as one piece and it's horribly designed. The hook is very narrow and none of my cleto's, the title, or even the TKO bag I have fit comfortably in it. And, this thing is VERY clanky and loud. It's virtually unusable.
I was enjoying a can of Guinness one evening and decided to cut the empty can open to extract the "floating widget", it's a little round plastic hollow ball. I've cut it in half and drilled a pilot hole as you see below. Next step is to hunt down the other parts. A visit to Lowes should do the trick. This will be a major improvement with the action and the noise. I think
..just a reminder, you have to enjoy a pint to get to the ball
Pimp my swivel
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Originally posted by ventanakazI have a Deville base with no ball or hook in it, But I can't remember where the ball & hook went, i'm at dialysis, Mom's getting a treatment but when I go home I could take a pic of what I have and post it here.
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Originally posted by BagBoy View PostI'll admit it, I'm sooo jealous of you guys with the Deville's. I have the two forza's and I really like them but it would be nice to compare a forza to a Deville. Or maybe have one of each on two different platforms.
From what I can tell they ran out of Deville's back in 2013 ish?
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Originally posted by BagBoy View PostFrom what I can tell they ran out of Deville's back in 2013 ish?
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Originally posted by jaja6009 View PostFunny I have the same Watkins ball and hook with Everlast plastic base hybrid sitting on a shelf. I have never hit on it because just like you I love the Deville too much.
From what I can tell they ran out of Deville's back in 2013 ish?
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Originally posted by Bagger D View PostI did the same thing with my plastic everlast. I put a Watkins ball and hook in it and it actually hits alright. But I only got it for a couple days because the Deville is a much much better choice
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I did the same thing with my plastic everlast. I put a Watkins ball and hook in it and it actually hits alright. But I only got it for a couple days because the Deville is a much much better choice
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Originally posted by JoMan View PostI have the same everlast plastic swivel & base. I ordered a 1" 1/4-20 brass ball and used that to replace the original white plastic ball...it's a MUCH better setup and I prefer it to the title u-swivel (which is really only good for "boxing style", imo)...
So far so good, but looking at your setup can you advise me why you feel the metal s-hook needs replacing? Also, can you point me to where to get upgraded metal hook parts??? Thanks
Cheers
L
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Originally posted by ventanakazMy Swivel setup
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I have the same everlast plastic swivel & base. I ordered a 1" 1/4-20 brass ball and used that to replace the original white plastic ball...it's a MUCH better setup and I prefer it to the title u-swivel (which is really only good for "boxing style", imo)...
So far so good, but looking at your setup can you advise me why you feel the metal s-hook needs replacing? Also, can you point me to where to get upgraded metal hook parts??? Thanks
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Originally posted by Davidlwilkie View PostI remember when I first started hitting the bag and tried a bunch of different stuff to help. I think the one thing that helped the most was adding music. I have never had much rhythm before but putting the bag and music together helped me get a little rhythm and helped my timing. Everything else we try helps too. You are doing great for a beginner. Elbows up.
Cheers
L
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I remember when I first started hitting the bag and tried a bunch of different stuff to help. I think the one thing that helped the most was adding music. I have never had much rhythm before but putting the bag and music together helped me get a little rhythm and helped my timing. Everything else we try helps too. You are doing great for a beginner. Elbows up.
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Originally posted by Lee Chapman View PostCool
So where do I get one of these balls, are they available online?. I have been trying to get hold of Msdeville, but she's not replied yet.
Cheers
Lee
You can get brass or steel bearings threaded.... Do not know if they ship international? Give them a shot
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Originally posted by ventanakazMy Swivel setup
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So where do I get one of these balls, are they available online?. I have been trying to get hold of Msdeville, but she's not replied yet.
Cheers
Lee
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Originally posted by southtexaskevin 2.0 View PostLooks cool. Is the noise you are referring to the "ball" jumping, or was the caribiner making the noise? I know im nobody special, but try keeping your hands up, you are dropping them down near your chest and it's causing you to hit up instead of straight. I'm only suggesting because when I started someone said the same about me and it helped out alot.
I am hitting slightly upwards causing the ball to jump and also the caribeener is jumping.
I am working on keeping my hands up and hitting through the bag. I also downsized the bag last week so there's a lot going on at the moment.
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L
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Looks cool. Is the noise you are referring to the "ball" jumping, or was the caribiner making the noise? I know im nobody special, but try keeping your hands up, you are dropping them down near your chest and it's causing you to hit up instead of straight. I'm only suggesting because when I started someone said the same about me and it helped out alot.
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