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95 of 96 found the following review helpful:
 Nice bag... Nov 03, 2007
By Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
"xbmrx"
If your options are limited.
There's no replacement for a high quality banana bag but if you have no place to hang one or fear knocking the beams down from the ceiling in the garage, this is a really great option.
The bag itself is relatively light & a bit softer than I'd like it to be, but when the base is filled, it definitely stands up to whatever punishment you can dish at it. There is a bit of play (maybe an inch or so) which tends to loosen the more you kick or punch. (Though a quick twist of the bag on the base will eliminate the additional movement) That being said, here is a warning for you... If you like throwing elbows, either have a partner support the bag, or get in closer than you would a typical hanging bag. Reason being, if you stand too far out when you strike, the bag will move an inch or so away from you leaving a nice streak of skin from your now friction burned elbow. Knees are somewhat similar as well but without the burn. At the standard distance, you may as well throw knees at a curtain hanging in your hallway. In order to feel the bag, you'll need to get much closer which is a big awkward standing practically flush to the base. This could be detrimental to your training so it would be wise to grab a partner & hit the Thai pads so you get a little variation.
All in all, it does everything I need it to do. It tends to move all around the mats in my garage, even when completely filled but I don't really mind. Forces me to work the bag from all angles & whack it where I want it to go. I can practice all of my standard Muay Thai drills without a partner considering the fairly large surface area. Low kicks which you'd typically do w/ a partner holding a Leg Kick Pad, punches, elbows, knees, etc... Most importantly, I cannot kick it down. If you can kick this thing down, you should try out for the UFC or potentially as a Placekicker for the NFL. Better yet, go to the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin & blow away the competition by kicking trees down w/ your bare shins.
Suggestions: If they could build a non-slip base, eliminate the play & stiffen up the bag to simulate a heavy-bag feel, this would definitely be a true banana bag replacement...Regardless, there aren't any freestanding bags like this on the market & Amazon has the most competitive price with free shipping. Awesome...
43 of 43 found the following review helpful:
High durability, best in basement. Oct 10, 2007
By Hoang M. Pham
"Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
I purchased the Wavemaster XXL hoping to improve health through regular exercise, no surprise that it worked wonderfully. To maximize your workout, it is recommended that you learn how to properly perform punches, kicks, etc. without hurting yourself. It is highly recommended that you purchase gloves or handwraps in order to prevent wrist injuries.
Pros:
-High density impact foam. They really mean it by "high", this thing can take a beating whether you're throwing punches, kicks, or baseball bats.
-Height. Easy practice on "different sized opponents" without having to readjust the height.
-Portability. You can move this anywhere you like (provided you empty the base), instead of having to screw it down somewhere.
Cons:
-If you fill this base with water, it will move indefinitely when struck. Water sloshes around inside whenever you hit it, and it can actually generate enough momentum to fall over. It is highly recommended you buy play sand instead. It should be about $5/20lbs.
-Even after it is filled with sand, it may still move a bit. This product is best used in a basement or on cement floors. The energy transfer, while miniscule, can be heard all over the house if you don't have floor studs.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 More fun than I had hoped. May 10, 2007
By Steven M. Tamburri
"weekend racer"
I bought this product because I wanted something to actually hit while practicing boxing workouts. It has turned out to be the piece of fitness equipment I use most. Its great for cardio as well as upper body muscle toning. One thing I like about the XXL wavemaster is its size...you dont have to adjust the height of it for different workouts like my friend's everlast free standing bag, you can just change workouts instantly. It does move around on the floor a bit if you stay in one place and punch/kick it for a while but for me its a good excuse to keep my feet moving and rotate around the bag as I punch...I get even more of a workout that way. It's well made and seems quite durable so far. I'd recommend this product to my friends.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good stand alone Heavy Bag Aug 08, 2008
By J. Moosman
"Jake"
I am a big guy, and it is difficult to find a decent quality stand alone heavy bag, that can stand up to me. I would prefer to have a heavy bag that I can attach to the ceiling, but where I currently live it's not an option.
After 15 years of martial arts, and seeing all kinds of heavy bag fads, I finally found this one, and love it. It has a great base, that is heavy enough that I don't tip it over and the base does not slosh all over (I filled mine up with both sand and water to make it extra heavy). It can take my hardest hits and kicks and still stay upright (no other stand alone bags I have used ever have). Yes it does move a bit, but that just makes you keep up with your footwork, constantly moving around it and making for a better workout. I also like the fact that it is tall, and you don't have to readjust the height.
Of all the heavy bags I have used this one has been the best. Still using it, and so far the bag seems to be standing up to the constant onslaught and abuse, we'll see if it stands up over the long haul.
Yes I would recommend this to a friend.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Only a 1-year limited warranty, Keep your receipt. Aug 22, 2008
By Nick Z
I could write a very detailed review, but there's plenty of those here. What I do want to touch on however, is the durability of the base (which holds the water).
I've owned a wavemaster, and after a long hard summer of daily annihilation to it, the base finally started leaking water around the pressure area (the area that bends when you punch/kick it). It effectively rendered it quite useless since it's not something I could just "patch up" being in the area that is constantly bending and shifting when I hit the bag.
This is why they only give a 1 year limited warranty. I had mine longer than that, so I knew my chances of getting any kind of assistance or replacement were just about zero. It's a bit sad though considering how much this costs. I'd buy another one if I felt I'd get more than a year out of it, but I'm not that confident.
For someone that will only use this occasionally and / or hits very light, maybe it won't break as quickly.
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