Expert: Alan Kahn - 8/17/2004

Question
Hi, I have an everlast speed bag swivel the professional version not the standard S hook one i read that you use(too much friction in that one for me) and it was working beautifuly with my everlast speed bag 11x8.  I recently bought a smaller Cleto Reyes bag 6x9 but the hook on the top of the bag is really thick leather and it does not allow for the bag to swing properly on the swivel. I dont like the S swivel but no other swivel i see allows for the complete range of motion like the pro.  Which swivel would you recommend there are so many and i have a hard time deciding? I bought the platinum pro swivel from title boxing.com but it hasnt arrived yet. What do u think of this swivel? This is the site of the swivel i recently purchased.

http://store.titleboxing.com/title-platinum-pro-swivel.html

Answer
Hi Pete,

I stand by the S_hook as the best for my purposes. Hitting from all angles makes the others have problems. It is noisy, but simple does not mess with the rebound. I think the swivel at your link is alright, but makes a longer swing arc because it is longer swivel from board to bottom.

One problem with those long bar swivels is that the bag loop can lift off the bar and "float" along momentarily. I have used this one a lot ( and prefer it as the "best" bar swivel):

http://store.titleboxing.com/dps-ez.html

I find it OK IF you Tape around the loop to keep it in contact.  It can also "slide" down the bar from a punch if the angle is right. This "Sliding and Floating" on the on the bar screws up the rebound.

I have the same problem with some bags ( Cleto and Title) that have a thick attachment loop.  I have two solutions: First I take a pair of Pliers and Squeeze the loop continuously, to bend the leather and force it into the "S" or chain Link space. the other solution is to shave some of the leather off of the loop. Either method seems to work pretty well for me.  

Here is a link to my new site ( not public yet, ) that describes the three types of swivels, some training information, and also has some audio files and video demo's that you may find enjoyable.

SpeedBagCentral.com

http://209.63.74.44/index.html

Good luck and I hope I have answered you question. If not please ask again.

sincerely,

Alan Kahn
author,
The Speed Bag Bible