Size | X-Large |
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Sport | Martial Arts, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Tactical & Military |
Brand | Century |
Color | Multicoloured |
Item Weight | 50 Pounds |
League | MMA |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Product Dimensions | 24"W x 78"H |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 44.88 x 22.83 x 12.99 inches |
Package Weight | 12.93 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 24.02 x 24.02 x 61.02 inches |
Brand Name | Century |
Warranty Description | One-year limited warranty on all BOB training mannequins. |
Model Name | BOBXL |
Material | Vinyl |
Suggested Users | Sports and Outdoors |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Century |
Part Number | BOBXLK |
Model Year | 2011 |
Style | BOB XL |
Included Components | BOB XL, BOB with shorts, BOBXL |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
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Century BOB XL Punching Bags - Style Options | Freestanding Punching Bag | Boxing Dummy for Adults | Fighting Dummy & Boxing Bag Stand | Kick Boxing Mannequin | Training Dummy for Martial Arts
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Size | X-Large |
Sport | Martial Arts, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Tactical & Military |
Brand | Century |
Color | Multicoloured |
Item Weight | 50 Pounds |
League | MMA |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Product Dimensions | 24"W x 78"H |
About this item
- Freestanding heavy bag with life-like upper torso
- Creates more striking surface for head or body shot training
- High-strength plastisol body filled with urethane foam
- Polyethylene base holds up to 270 pounds of water or sand
- Rolls easily for transport; multiple height settings
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Established 1976
From humble beginnings – just one man working out of his garage – we’ve since grown into the worldwide leader in martial arts equipment. We are proud to serve martial artists around the world with versatile solutions that adapt to their changing lives.
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Our Mission
We exist to inspire people to experience the life-changing benefits of martial arts.
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Innovative
Born of the need of martial artists. We create versatile solutions that adapt to the changing lives of those we serve.
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Authentic
By martial artists. For martial artists. Inside our walls we are compelled to train, innovate, and test not because it is our job, but because it is our passion.
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American Made
Right here in the Heartland. By people we know. People who care. Working toward the same goals. We exceed any standard and press the boundaries of innovation and quality.
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Legacy of BOB
Century has designed some of the best known and most iconic pieces of martial arts gear, like the Wavemaster, the original freestanding training bag, and the BOB body opponent bag. BOB bags frequently pop up in TV shows and movies, including ‘The Office,’ ‘Deadpool,’ ‘Justified,’ ‘Horrible Bosses,’ ‘Parks and Rec,’ ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,’ and ‘Elementary,’ to name just a few!
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Adjustable Height!
This Body Opponent Bag can adjust from a height of 60" to a whopping 82 inches tall. Self Defense training has never been more convenient.
Realistic Partner Training!
Lifelike dimensions offer the most realistic training you can get without a live training partner. Properly target the correct anatomy with precision strikes using this life like training manikin.
Can Withstand the Punishment
Built tough enough to stand up to anything you can throw at it, BOB XL will take the beating and stand ready for more. Body Shots, Head Kicks, Crosses, Hooks, Jabs. This guy can eat them all and come back for another round.
Self Defense Essential!
Self defense is an important thing to learn, but these lessons can fade without practice. Now you can train at full speed and without pulling your punches to develop the muscle memory you may need if self defense situation occurs.
Product Description
We get it. Some decisions can be almost impossible. Like choosing whether to own the iconic Wavemaster punching bag or the infamous BOB XL. Well, now you can get both for the price of one. We like making things easy. Since the wavemaster & BOB XL use the same base, just swap the tops when you're ready to change up your training. BOB XL - Body Opponent Bag A great training tool for any martial art. He is sturdy enough for kickboxing, muay thai, karate, taekwondo, and other striking arts, and his features allow him to be used for tactical training arts such as jeet kune do and krav maga. Manikin: 30" x 20" x 10" Base: 24" Diameter x 19.5" Tall Approx. 270 lbs. when filled with water. Adjustable height: From 60" to 78" Original Wavemaster Replacement Top The Wavemaster is adjustable! Whether you’re working oblique kicks or head kicks, you can use the Wavemaster. The bag section of the Wavemaster is 24” tall with a 13” diameter. This is the top only, not the full unit.
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ASIN | B003QOHSLQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #29,744 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #38 in Heavy Punching Bags |
Date First Available | July 5, 2005 |
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Customers like the ease of hitting, versatility, and adjustability of the punching bag. For example, they mention it's very fun to punch and kick on, great for training purpose, and a good tool for self-defense training. That said, opinions are mixed on weight and stability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it is well-made, holds up perfectly, and is tough. The base seems very thick and strong, and there are no cracks or tears. The torso is made of tough rubber that should last for several years. Overall, customers find the product to be a brilliant item that is well worth the price.
"...Bob can take it all!Bob is very durable and setup only took me about 30 minutes all told, just filling up the base with a hose...." Read more
"...Bob XL, and I would certainly get the XL over the smaller Bob, worth the extra money...." Read more
"...The base is huge, and when its full of water it makes this thing sturdy but it does give it a kick back so it feels real when you hit it...." Read more
"...He is not a bad looking Bob, very strong, sturdy, and he feels life like (only thick). He is a great catch! Has several height adjustments...." Read more
Customers find the body oppenent bag great for training purposes, striking, and self-defense training. They say it's a good choice for practicing punching and kicking on something a bit more life-like. Customers also say it is a great addition to any gym and outstanding for a combat oriented martial artist.
"...Great stress relief and I always work up a sweat...." Read more
"...' Leather Martial Arts Wrap Gloves I use in Krav Maga for hitting, they work well, just sized a little small, so you need to test fit them, along..." Read more
"...I love this thing, best work out ever, you can take out some aggression, practice your martial arts kicking/punching and body conditioning for you..." Read more
"...This is a very sturdy, versatile equipment, and I wish I would've purchased this long time ago...." Read more
Customers like the softness of the boxing bag. They mention it has a nice soft feeling, doesn't hurt even without gloves, and is realistic in feel. The torso is removable from the dock for ground training, and the head and face are soft enough to squeeze in with one hand. The texture is soft enough for bare knuckle hits, and it feels lifelike.
"...A flush roundhouse body kick feels amazing and realistic...." Read more
"...When you kick it in the sides with round kicks it feels great, I love seeing the six pack so you can target perfectly right where the stomach is...." Read more
"...He is not a bad looking Bob, very strong, sturdy, and he feels life like (only thick). He is a great catch! Has several height adjustments...." Read more
"...Soft enough to hit hard without damaging your hands and feet, yet hard enough and heavy enough to hit with a fair amount of force..." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the boxing ring. They say it's great for anyone and can simulate a different sized fighter. They also say it is relatively easy to adjust the height, and the torso can be changed easily. The height positions are a great feature, and provide a lot of variety. The lowest setting is a decent height for their 7 year old son, and moves up nicely for them. The price is expensive, but it'll last a long time and is adjustable to man size.
"Wow where can I start?Its life size and adjustable. so you can simulate fighting someone taller or shorter then you...." Read more
"...He is a great catch! Has several height adjustments...." Read more
"...Adjustable height is a great feature too; I'm 5'10 so I can practice on guys up to about 6'4, but can set it up so my daughter (9 yrs old) can..." Read more
"...It is placed on gym grade rubber flooring.Its easy to adjust height, i decided based on reviews to target the torso during boxing and..." Read more
Customers find the punching bag very fun to punch and kick on. They say it's durable and easy to set up and get started. Customers also mention that it'll give you an excellent cardio workout. They also say it is a great workout for the whole family.
"...The best thing about Bob / a heavy bag is that the cardio is actually fun. I HATE running and I hate jumping rope. Most forms of cardio really suck...." Read more
"This thing is really fun to work out on, I plan on losing a lot of weight using Bob XLFilling it was a hassle to be honest...." Read more
"Title says it all really, very fun to punch and kick on and for accuracy training nothing can top it, but needs tons of sand to withstand hits..." Read more
"...the material he is made of is fun to punch though, it feels a lot like skin! Kicking BOB is also fun!..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the boxing bag to be easy. They mention that it has adjustable height settings, and comes with good instructions. Some say that the product is easy to move and set up, making practicing a lot easier than a punching bag.
"...Other than putting water or sand in the base, setup is easy as you just slip BOB over the base and adjust to the height you want...." Read more
"...Arrived in two boxes and set very easily. Hardest part is getting 75lbs of sand in a three inch hole in the base...." Read more
"...Anyways, they arrived ok and set up went fine I’m just learning how to screw it on and off without a struggle...." Read more
"...the funnel.....just leave the funnel hole wide open and it is a very easy job...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the punching bag. Some mention that it's plenty heavy, while others say that it is lightweight enough so that they can move it around easily. Some say that the sand is heavier than the water, but much harder to get into the container. Others say that after 300 lbs of sander it is harder to move.
"...He's a bit cumbersome to move, but that's because if you set it up correctly, the base is filled with sand or water, and is pretty heavy...." Read more
"...The plastic milk jug never moved and made pouring in the base a snap...." Read more
"...The base will be really heavy no matter what you end up filling it with so be mindful of that if you ever need to move it a significant distance...." Read more
"...does move around some when he is really taking a beating although, easy to move even full of water at the base...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the product. Some mention that it is sturdiness and stable, taking some serious abuse without wobble problems. However, others say that with sand in the base it will still wobble and give you an initial. Some say that the base will scoot around as you beat on him, while others say it constantly rocks back and forth.
"...about Bob is that even if he is fully filled with water, the base will scoot around as you beat on him...." Read more
"...And the best part, you can grab it by its head, pull it down and give it a good knee to the stomach, chest or head...." Read more
"...He does move around a little but nothing crazy where I would have to keep resetting him. That's the nature of kicking anything really...." Read more
"...Pretty soft material when you punch it - supple but firm." Read more
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Fast forward to quarantine and I ordered some 14oz Hayabusa T3 gloves, and Bob is a whole new experience. I've been beating on him about every other day for the past month and he's helping me to lose fat in conjunction with diet modification. I put on some heavy metal and go to town on Bob for about 30 minutes as hard as I can. Great stress relief and I always work up a sweat. Fat is coming off and my diet can stay a little closer to maintenance since I'm getting the cardio in.
The best thing about Bob / a heavy bag is that the cardio is actually fun. I HATE running and I hate jumping rope. Most forms of cardio really suck. But beating the living hell out of this mean-mugging dummy really doesn't get old. You can get creative to keep it fresh. Sometimes I will blast his stomach with a hundred punch jab/straight combo just to max out my heart rate. Other times I will practice slipping into hooks. And still other times I will get elaborate and technical, maybe start out with a jab to the face followed by a 4 hook body combo and ending with a thunderous shovel hook to the head. I've given Bob my best spinning backfists and teep kicks and he still sits there with that mean mug, ready for more! It's also fun to emulate fighters. Pretend to be Nick Diaz and throw a pitter patter smattering of body and head hooks, or pretend to be Dan Henderson and throw a lights out Haymaker. Bob can take it all!
Bob is very durable and setup only took me about 30 minutes all told, just filling up the base with a hose.
The worst part about Bob is that even if he is fully filled with water, the base will scoot around as you beat on him. I know this can be mitigated with sand, but I have him in a small corner of the room and I don't want to exert myself super hard if I ever want to move him outside or into the living room.
HOWEVER, I have figured out a way to somewhat deal with the scooting. Once Bob has scooted somewhere you don't want him, all you need to do is "clinch" him and then scoot him clockwise or counter-clockwise in little circles. For instance place your left hand into Bob's right shoulder and PUSH and then put your right hand onto the back of Bob's left hip and PULL. This will scoot him in a counter-clockwise circle. This way you are using leverage to scoot the base around rather than manually trying to get near the ground and scoot the base.
The wobble can also be mitigated by going to the body more. If you whack the head really hard, this causes the base to displace more than if you hit the body just due to the physics involved. Doesn't mean you can never hit the head, but you'll just have to be aware that if you do, the base will move more. So if you want to go full power for an extended period without worrying about resetting, attacking the body will be to your benefit.
Of note, the full size version has thighs, and it is fun to sink kicks into them. Probably my favorite thing to do with Bob is to body-kick him though. A flush roundhouse body kick feels amazing and realistic.
I highly recommend Bob if you are serious about losing fat and hate running, biking, jumping rope, etc. Just make sure you get a pair of good quality boxing gloves so that you can hit Bob and not screw up your hands or wrists. Also beware that he will scare the sh*t out of you and others for the first couple months lol. He cuts a very convincing silhouette and looks mean as all hell.
I've seen videos of Conor McGregor beating up on Bob, so if Bob is good enough for Conor, he should be good enough for all of us.
To fill Bob I used a plastic gallon milk jug, just cut the bottom off turned upside it down, sits right in the fill hole and used a bungee cord wrapped around the plastic part that Bob sits in and the handle of the milk jug, filled it with 5 50lb bags of play sand. The sand was very dry (like everything else this Summer in Texas) so it took me by myself maybe 10 minutes at the most to fill. The plastic milk jug never moved and made pouring in the base a snap. Also, you will see on the Amazon page a green funnel, that does not come with it. One of the other folks bought that at a local Auto store for $5.00 dollars and posted the picture of what he used to fill the base with sand. It looks misleading because the picture is right next to picture of Bob XL. In many of the reviews I can tell that folks though that came with it.
I have Bob in my garage in my apartment, and yes you can and will rock the base with good punches so you have to have him in a place that won't bother others. Punching his head doesn't quiet feel exactly right, but if you punch at his chin than a bit more life like feel, than higher up, still very good target practice! I can use Bob like a punching bag if I raise him up and punch into his chest. I'm only 5'7 155 pounds, so I would say if you are a big guy with some weight to boot I don't know if you would be satisfied with just having Bob, maybe have a 100lb heavy bag also. For me though at my size Bob works fine for that. Wear gloves, I use the Century Adults' Leather Martial Arts Wrap Gloves I use in Krav Maga for hitting, they work well, just sized a little small, so you need to test fit them, along with any glove really unless you've used them before. I found them at a local Academy Sports here in Texas.
So I have found Bob XL to be an excellent investment, the shipping was very fast, ordered on a Thursday afternoon, got him from Fed Ex the following Monday afternoon. I run a lot, so on days in between running I'll go out into my garage for an hour and give Bob a beating, I do a variety of 2 minute drills similar to drills we do in class to get my heart rate up and to push myself, and I always come way drenched, so you can get a excellent workout if you push yourself. I have also noticed my punches are getting much stronger and I gotten into even better shape using Bob. I practice a variety of punches, elbows, and all the different techniques we use in Krav Maga, side kicks, you do have to be careful with front kicks if you kick too low, you could hit the plastic Bob sits on (In Krav we really don't focus on high kicks like in other MMA's do) I've been trying to find something that I can wrap around that area (between Bob and the base) to cushion that area so I don't bust a toe if I miss kicking Bob in the groin, haven't found anything I'm satisfied with yet.
So I am very satisfied with my purchase of Bob XL, and I would certainly get the XL over the smaller Bob, worth the extra money. So if you use Bob he will make an excellent training tool, if you don't.... Well it's not like the rails on the sides of a tread mill that you can hang cloths on. Then again I guess you could use Bob has a mean looking mannequin, and like someone else said, very useful for Halloween! If your serious about whatever kind of Mixed Marital Arts, Boxing, or training you are doing, I would highly recommend Bob XL.
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Solid and very well built!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 13, 2022