Introducing The DEVILLE Swivel (aka "A-51")

[Tim]

couldnt fit everyone on there sorry..plus Im kinda new here

Wow, we've got people with talent... less than 60 minutes later. I am impressed!

[tjgonz]

Somebody needs to photoshop that movie poster into an ad for Speedbag 2012. Put a more recognizable swivel silhouette, and something like "I Know What I'm Doing This Summer"

couldnt fit everyone on there sorry..plus Im kinda new here

[Python]

I laughted loud at work on the I know what you did last summer pic

[aad03]

Somebody needs to photoshop that movie poster into an ad for Speedbag 2012. Put a more recognizable swivel silhouette, and something like "I Know What I'm Doing This Summer"

[Tim]

Delurking to say thanks for this. I am not loving my title chain link swivel very much.

I wish more of our lurkers would de-lurk We're nice, we don't bite!

[shacke]

Delurking to say thanks for this. I am not loving my title chain link swivel very much.

[ebozyn]

I dig that swiv with the light. That's Punch Drumming Video worthy. Could get some some small led lights to make sure that the speed bag is dimly lit, and let that swivel take the stage do it's thang.

Ms D. How is Raul bending his S-Hooks? is he just using a hammer? hammer and heat?

Which one of these S-Hooks was featured in the motion picture "I Know What Your Swivel Did Last Summer"?

[MsDeville]

Nice! Both the swivel and the punching. Great job!

Thanks, Kevin! I guess I'm a full-fledged speed bag addict. I'm making my own gear!

Very cool your making these! Hope they go smoothly without many snags! If u run into any problems lemme know. Two minds are better than one & maybe i can help if its something i have experience in! Bag on!

Thanks so much, Ryan. And I agree about two heads being better than one! Thanks for the offer to help with any problems. It's appreciated. I've never done anything like this – and it's a little nerve-wracking...

I'm excited that so many members are willing to take the plunge and try it out. Hopefully, they'll be a success. There's always room for something new in the speed bagger's world.

[PunchDrummer]

Nice! Both the swivel and the punching. Great job!

[jumpcannon]

Very cool your making these! Hope they go smoothly without many snags! If u run into any problems lemme know. Two minds are better than one & maybe i can help if its something i have experience in! Bag on!

[MsDeville]

This is my swivel: Pro "Grant" style Swivel

in the vid did you hear any noise come directly from the swivel?
Didn't think so and it sounds the same for me but im not as fast as pac obviously

That Grant is a nice swivel. Nicer than the old Everlast u-bolt I had. If you are from a boxing background, then it looks like the U-bolt definitely serves your purpose. I love watching Pacquiao on the speed bag. He is one focused individual.

U-bolts are definitely quiet, but consistently hitting side punches is somewhat tricky on many u-bolt models, which is why a lot of "bible style" punchers prefer ball hooks.

Here's some Deville swivel, I like it a lot. I used the zip tie that came with it to attach the bag which makes for a wicked fast short rebound, especially with a small 8x5 bag (that's a Pro-Mex)

Thanks for posting this video, Tim. I knew you'd put it to the speed test. Sorry about not including an S-hook when I sent it. Raul hadn't made any yet, and I was just too anxious to get it to you. I'll drop one in the mail tomorrow for you. It shouldn't be too difficult with the proper pliers or vice grips, or whatever...

Good lordy thats fast baggin Tim!
I'd love one of those awesome swivs MsD. : ]]
I work online so all my money is tied in paypal if that would work.
Do they come in purple?!

Hey tj. If you're interested, PayPal works for me. You can Private Message me with your address and I can give you my PayPal account name. Thanks for your interest.

Oh yeah, about the purple. We're going to experiment with a few colors... not sure about purple. But, like Gozzee suggests, you could probably paint it, but you would need to make sure that it is the kind of paint that will adhere to neoprene-type material.

[tjgonz]

Good lordy thats fast baggin Tim!
I'd love one of those awesome swivs MsD. : ]]
I work online so all my money is tied in paypal if that would work.
Do they come in purple?!

[Tim]

in the vid did you hear any noise come directly from the swivel?
Didn't think so and it sounds the same for me but im not as fast as pac obviously

U-bolts are definitely quiet, but consistently hitting side punches is somewhat tricky on many u-bolt models, which is why a lot of "bible style" punchers prefer ball hooks.

Here's some Deville swivel, I like it a lot. I used the zip tie that came with it to attach the bag which makes for a wicked fast short rebound, especially with a small 8x5 bag (that's a Pro-Mex)

[MsDeville]

i prefer u bolts.

much smoother and easier to control

Yes, I agree, it is definitely smoother and easier to control on the basic boxing punches. I preferred the U-bolt for my first 6 months or so. I thought there wasn't anything better than a U-bolt. But, I kept reading about the benefits of the S-hook for the fancier punching and took the plunge. It took me a little while to adjust, but once I learned how to control it, I fell in love with it.

The drawback of using the u-bolt for what I do, is that it tends to rattle a lot and I had a hard time controlling my elbow punches. (Well, my Everlast U-bolt was noisy.) Which brand do you have? How long have you been using the speed bag?

Here is a video of me punch-drumming at 6 months in, on a U-bolt. This was pre-SpeedB.A.G. 2010, so it's pretty rough:

[MsDeville]

What are you going to do with your other swivels that you don't use?

If you mean my old swivels, from Everlast, original prototypes, etc.? We will most likely hold on to them, for now. And, I'll never let loose of my Powermill. Even though I don't use it often for punch-drumming, it's a classic.