Fairtex HB15 Review – Reasons to use a Tear Drop Shaped Heavy Bag for Muay Thai

 Fairtex Super Tear Drop Heavy Bag (HB15) Review There are many Thai boxing equipment manufacturers and Fairtex manages to stay on top when it comes to variety. Their heavy bag range is almost as prolific as their range of gloves and that is saying something! The heavy bag is an ancient piece of equipment with a long history. It  has different roots in multiple cultures. Punching bags were popularised in the public consciousness of the West with the Rocky movies. We often think of a heavy bag, as the kind Rocky Balboa had in his basement in 1979’s Rocky II. However, there are many different kinds. The complexity of the Muay Thai striking system demands a more diverse array of equipment than most other combat sports. For example, the 6 foot tall banana bag is essential for training low leg kicks. The bag’s length and bulk allows Nak Muay’s to kick low and hard! The design allows Muay Thai fighters to train brutal leg kicks, this is a great example of how certain pieces of equipment are ideal for training specific techniques. This design is near perfect for training Muay Thai stand-up clinching, knees, inside elbows, body punching, uppercuts and kicking. The beauty of the teardrop bag is that it works just as well for a Western boxer who wants to focus on body shots and uppercuts. Perfectly shaped for Muay Thai The angles on the tear drop shape are ideal for the looping shot. Whether it’s a body snatching liver punch or an arcing pearler of an overhand punch, thai heavy bag this bag has the angle you need. In many ways, the tear drop bag is better than the dedicated uppercut bag.