TITAN power strike punching bag vs Run rocket
This is a comparison between the TITAN power strike punching bag and run rocket including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Run rocket
The Run Rocket comes in at $1999. In this article you will learn more about the product itself, its Pros and cons and alternatives you might want to consider. This article has originally been published in the overview "Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue".
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Overview of the Run Rocket
The
run rocket is a piece of acceleration equipment which especially helps for sprint and acceleration training. This machine will be very useful for
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Football players
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Rugby players
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Soccer players
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Tennis players
And any other sport where you have to sprint and change direction often. The
Run rocket has adjustable resistance and comes with the following specifications:
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Length 37“
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Width 28“
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Height 40“
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Weight 165l
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44lb Flywheel
The big difference to many other machines or sleds is that the
run rocket provides consistent resistance when you are running forward and does not pull back on you. Sleds have the challenge that they have an uneven resistance and also not truly mimic a running pattern. Bands and straps simulate a real running resistance, but the pullback leaves your athletes exposed to injury risk. The
run rocket solves both of these problems for sprinting work.
Pros of the Run Rocket
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Sturdy
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No pull back
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Easy swap
This machine is built like a professional lawnmower. It can be left outside and survives rain and other weather conditions. It’s the ideal companion for the pitch.
The resistance immediately stops when the forward pull ceases. This makes it a good machine for sprint work without breaking any ankles.
With the hook and click system, you can easily swap between athletes to get a good workout in for the entire team. Parachutes are way more complicated to handle.
Cons of the Run rocket
To work effectively with the
run rocket you need access to a pitch. This machine is a waste of your time and money if it is placed into a tiny gym or back garden. You need the necessary space to do a bit of distance for your sprint work.
Compared to other sprint Resistance options like bands and harnesses the
run rocket is ten times the price and also does not include the necessary vests for the entire team. They would come in at an additional $50 to $100 a player depending on what you are getting.
Alternatives to the Run rocket
Resistance bands of all forms and lengths can be an alternative to the
run rocket. While less easy to use and setup they come in at a fraction of the cost.
Summary for the Run rocket
The
run rocket is the right option for professional training facilities which focus on speed. If you are lucky enough to be a world class athlete who has a pitch in their own home and to whom $2000 are peanuts tja this is a gijd piece of equipment to get. You can spend a whole lot of more money on things which will do a lot less for your professional development.
Overview and review of the TITAN power strike punching bag
This is an overview of the TITAN power strike punching bag including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the TITAN Power strike punching bag
The
Power strike punching bag from TITAN is a half-size fat punching bag that you can pound to your heart's contempt. compared to other bags in the market of higher quality it loses its shape faster, but in return, you save on the purchase price. The full specifications of this punching bag are:
- Heavy-duty, durable construction is crafted for maximum results and longevity
- Cross-stitched canvas adds strength to the shell for all punches, strikes, and kicks
- Top hanging system with (3) double-layer nylon straps
- Packed with blended poly-micro fiber and sand filling
- (3) D-rings at the top and 1 at the bottom for mounting
- Includes (1) 360-degree fixing with (3) panel steel chains and (5) carabiner snap hooks
- Overall Height (with chain): 47.25-in.
- Overall Bag Height: 25.1875-in.
- Overall Diameter: 68.875-in.
- Top And Bottom Diameter: 11.8125-in.
- Color: Black
- Material: Nylon
- Product Weight: 78 lb.
Good and simple sturdy bag to punch the crap out of.
Pros of the TITAN Power strike punching bag
This is a bag that has extra depth to it which makes it fun to punch. Compared to a 4 foot or 5-foot punching bag it is easier to move by one person and takes up less for print on the gym when stored away. For the price tag, you can not really complain.
Cons of the TITAN Power strike punching bag
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No body punches
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Can swing a lot
With this bag, you will not be able to do a full boxing workout, as it does not allow for simulating body punches. As the bag is quite short it is more likely to swing than a regular punching bag.
Alternatives to the TITAN Power strike punching bag
The
TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag is a classic punch bag with no added thrills or frills. You get a 72-in punch bag for a reasonable price and might even get more than just one at a time.
The
88lb TITAN punching bag is the flagship TITAN punching bag when it comes to weight. There is no heavier bag you can get from TITAN at the current state, so if that is what you want, go with this one.
The
pivoting Reflex Trainer can be fixed to the wall to train your ducking and blocking skills. The arm rotates and you can duck it or block it. Basically, a boxing bag that punches back. The only disadvantage is that you can not really punch it hard.
The
RDX free-standing punch bag is an easy solution for the home or in a commercial gym. With its suction cups and the fillable base, you can fix it in place and weigh it down. While it is versatile it is not ideal for real boxing training, as the base hinders you from getting close to the punch bag.
The
RDX heavy punching bag comes in various colors and sets. This is a great starter bag to get ready at your home with a full set of gloves, wall mount, and other little starter gimmicks like a jumping rope.
The
RDX hanging filled face is an option if you want to have a bag that is shaped more like a human but is not as expensive as a Terry Torso.
Conclusion for the TITAN Power strike punching bag
The
TITAN power strike punching bag is good if you want to remove it often from the hook and exchange it for different toys often. It can also be a good idea when you want to practice hitting a moving head with your foot as speed bags usually do not take too kindly to that. Apart from this shouldn't be your first bag, as you can not incorporate a full routine with it.