New speed bag "please help"

[Bownzy81]

Hi

I have just received a new speed bag for Xmas and I can't seem to get any good results.
I'm still very new to boxing but I know it isn't right.
No matter how hard the bag has been hit there isn't much bounce. The bag is property inflated but I'm not sure about the link.... Is it to long??

Any help would be much appreciated

[Speedbag Seaweed Man]

Hi Bownzy81. Yeah it is a bit long. Perhaps try replacing the carabiner with something else and get the bag loop as near to the eye bolt as you can. That will shorten the bag's arc and get it moving a bit quicker. A cable tie or just a bit of cord will do the trick.

[speedball708]

For beginners the everlast u bolt swivel is the best to start with. Starting with a ball hook swivel will make it difficult to establish a nice 3 bounce rhythm. You can get an everlast u bolt swivel for about 20$. You'll notice a big difference immediately.

[Speedbag Seaweed Man]

Does the bag have an orange colour bladder in it or a black one? Black ones can have way less bounce in them. Title orange replacement bladders make a bag come alive. They even work in a shoe.

[BaggerBob]

Start here, when back in stock

http://www.speedbagshack.com/swivels/swiveltek-ltx-ball-hook-swivel

If you have little success in a couple weeks, imo, try another make of speed bag, in 6x9.

Hope this helps

BB

[stefoz]

Hi

I have just received a new speed bag for Xmas and I can't seem to get any good results.
I'm still very new to boxing but I know it isn't right.
No matter how hard the bag has been hit there isn't much bounce. The bag is property inflated but I'm not sure about the link.... Is it to long??

Any help would be much appreciated

No name bags or swivels and weak platforms have been known to be time wasters.The right tools make a good maestro.
I know the feeling how frustrating it is when you using the wrong tools .
Unfortunately there is no way around it .you need to invest to get results .
And i doesn't have to be money,if you have time to look around (ebay,gumtree etc) there is a lot of cheap quality stuff going around.
I paid $130 au for 2 Jim Bradley adjustable platforms.(2 speed bags included)

my recommendation would be:reinforce your existing platform with plywood and purchase the deville 13 swivel and the 6x9 title bag (for practicing) and 5x8 title bag ( for hammering)along with pink bladder replacements .
most of the guys in here are using them, i am pretty sure most members agree with me.(not all of them but most)
We here to help.just by joining the forum you are half way there.
cheers.