Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good price for combo
Comment: I bought this product about a month ago. I thought it would be good to let some aggression out on bag as I did in my younger years. I shopped for a while and came across this deal....thought it was to good to be true. Ordered it and it was an awesome deal. The bag was easy to set up, the rope worked great once it was stretched out, and the gloves provided the minimal protection that I needed. Overall, a great product and price....and extra bonuses that you do not get with other products!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: outstanding quality
Comment: when i got this bag, i was worried it wouldnt be able to take a beating. but i was dead wrong. i can kick this thing for hours and it wont budge. an absolute great buy.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Teeters, no jump rope.
Comment: The box came very beat up, and with the rope missing. I originally filled the base with water but it seems to moved quite a bit, so I am going to try sand, which weighs more. Overall, it's pretty good. I got this instead of getting a hanging bag because I wanted something in the basement and I live in a an old place that probably wouldn't support the weight. Kind of noisy too, but I really like the gloves that came with it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Wavemaster is Great, the Other Two Items...
Comment: The "original" Wavemaster free-standing training bag is an older design, but it is still one of the top models available. The large base allows the bag to be hit with significant force without tipping, and the long center pole provides a target area up to a rough height of five and a half feet. The unpadded plastic base is resistant to damage, but can still be broken if accidentally kicked with too much force - an important aspect to realize, since this "no-kick" area is the first foot and a half of the device. The bag can be pushed/rolled into a corner when not in use, but be aware that it is somewhat difficult to move when completely filled. And, while this bag is especially good at absorbing the force of non-linear strikes (round kicks, hook kicks, hook punches), linear strikes that go UPWARD (non-thrusting front kick, grazing uppercuts) will tend to rip the padding from the glue/center that holds it in place, breaking the bag. Still, this is definitely one of the best models to get for the price (at the time of this writing, the combo cost roughly $120 after S&H is taken into consideration), and I highly recommend it.
But, is a free-standing bag for you? This type of bag IS NOT for everyone in every instance. A free standing bag...
- is NOT SILENT. If you live in an apartment building or have people living below you, THEY WILL HEAR/FEEL you striking this bag (just like a more traditional punching bag).
- is NOT IMMOVABLE. All bags move when struck - hanging bags, however, eventually swing back into position. The "give" this movement provides is a good thing, as anyone that has ever kicked a telephone pole or punched a brick wall can tell you. The bag provides significant resistance to strikes, but it can be knocked over or slid if struck with too much force or improper technique. Try working both sides of the bag during a workout in order to keep it in the same general place.
What about the other two items in this combo besides the Wavemaster? The jump rope is the standard Century "cheap" model that is next to worthless - better models can be purchased at a supermarket for $10. The bag gloves are decent, but I personally prefer hand wraps (between $4 and $10 depending on length). What you are really buying in this combo is the Wavemaster bag at a reasonable price, so keep that in mind.
Customer Rating:
Summary: good combo at a great price
Comment: The bag:
The Wavemaster alone is a great product. For those who don't want to spend a fortune installing a heavy bag from the ceiling, this is the perfect alternative. Not only does it not cause you to make holes in your house, but you always have the option of moving it around where ever you please. I myself use it for martial arts and it's great for when i have to adjust the pad's height for high kicks. The firm padding helps strengthen your punches too. The only "con" is that it makes a "big scene" when you really wail on it. What i mean by this is that when you hit it continuously it rocks a little back and forth causing the base to jump around and make loud noise. I found a quick fix, though. Just put a carpet (or something like it) under it and it will make minimal noise. I think it would stop doing this with sand instead of water, but it gets the job done.
The Jump Rope:
I hardly use this jump rope. The handles have good grip and the rope itself is light. But i don't know too much about adequate training rope so don't take my word for it. It's a jump rope thats all i can say.
The Gloves:
The gloves are like a one-size-fits-all pair that are supposed to protect your knuckles from coming in contact with the rough surface of the bag. They have a good palm grip that's sewn into the glove to aid you as well.
Pretty basic gloves, nothing special. Nonetheless, if you want to prolong the life of your pretty knuckles and the firm surface of the bag, the gloves are a must.
For the price this is a VERY good combo. I feel this is a must have for anyone serious and disciplined enough to train at home. If you're taking a training class you can definitely use this to practice your moves at home and impress everyone with your progress. Indoors or outdoors, this is a GOOD COMBO AT A GREAT PRICE!
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