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Big Kudos to Sugarrays! I got my Lonsdale bags today after ordering them only last Wednesday!!! I think those bags got here quicker from the UK than my Title bags shipped from here in the US.
All I can say is, these Lonsdale's are SWEET!
I got the Authentic Speedball and the Authentic Peanut Ball. So far, I have only hit on the larger one. What a piece of craftsmanship!! Beautiful leather, perfectly sewn, with a lot of attention to detail. The leather is soft and the bag feels very lightweight for its size. And it is way fast for its size as well. Definitely feels faster than my Title bags. The size seems to be somewhere between my Title 7x10 and 8x11, but it rebounds faster than both of them. It is keeping me on my toes just trying to keep up with it.
The Lonsdale Authentic is very pleasing to the eye, with a classic teardrop shape that is long and narrow in the neck. The leather is impeccable. It is an eight panel bag, rather than six panel like the Title bags. And it really does seem to have a much truer bounce than the Titles. By that, I mean a very slight change in fist trajectory produces a slight but distinctly different angle of bounce, which I just don't notice happening with the Title bags.
It also does a much better job on the U-bolt swivel for side punches. It doesn't seem to climb up the swivel like the Title bags. This bag is an instant favorite. And it is fast enough that I am scared to even try the Peanut Ball! (That won't last long, of course)
I will post pictures and some detailed measurements a little later when I have some more time. For everyone's info, it cost me 100 pounds total for both bags plus shipping (which translates to about $160). And it got here in less than a week. No customs charges, which surprised me.
All I can say is, these Lonsdale's are SWEET!
I got the Authentic Speedball and the Authentic Peanut Ball. So far, I have only hit on the larger one. What a piece of craftsmanship!! Beautiful leather, perfectly sewn, with a lot of attention to detail. The leather is soft and the bag feels very lightweight for its size. And it is way fast for its size as well. Definitely feels faster than my Title bags. The size seems to be somewhere between my Title 7x10 and 8x11, but it rebounds faster than both of them. It is keeping me on my toes just trying to keep up with it.The Lonsdale Authentic is very pleasing to the eye, with a classic teardrop shape that is long and narrow in the neck. The leather is impeccable. It is an eight panel bag, rather than six panel like the Title bags. And it really does seem to have a much truer bounce than the Titles. By that, I mean a very slight change in fist trajectory produces a slight but distinctly different angle of bounce, which I just don't notice happening with the Title bags.
It also does a much better job on the U-bolt swivel for side punches. It doesn't seem to climb up the swivel like the Title bags. This bag is an instant favorite. And it is fast enough that I am scared to even try the Peanut Ball! (That won't last long, of course)
I will post pictures and some detailed measurements a little later when I have some more time. For everyone's info, it cost me 100 pounds total for both bags plus shipping (which translates to about $160). And it got here in less than a week. No customs charges, which surprised me.
Lonsdale rules!
It is, like the Lonsdale, a bag of superior craftmanship. But the Lonsdale authentic peanut remains my favorit. I, however, am looking forward to get to know the mexican better. It is a bit more sluggish and slightly harder than the Brit. Can this be an advantage in some situations?
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