Typical Punching Bag Price, How Much You Should Pay

Everybody loves themselves a good punching bag workout, but when considering getting one, price is always a question. There are a lot of options on the market and it can be hard to determine what you should get and what you should be paying for it. So let’s talk about what to consider when punching bag shopping and what will affect what you pay for it.

In summary, here is the average you can expect to pay for a punching bag:

 

Now that we know what the average punching bag price is, let’s talk about how we got to that cost.

What Will Affect Cost

There are a few factors that will affect the price you pay for a punching bag. Here are a few things to consider when doing your shopping.

Quality

One of the factors affecting price is the quality of the bag. You can probably get away paying $50 for a punching bag out there but that doesn't mean it will be worth it. That isn't to say that value is always directly related to cost. You can get some great deals on bags and can get a great punching bag for around $80, just make sure to read the reviews first to understand whether its durable or not.

Purpose

Another thing you want to do is consider what you will be using the bag for. If you’re looking to do serious training then you definitely want to aim for better quality bag. However, if you’re getting a bag to do some light cardio boxing or practice taekwondo form on a dummy, you can get something more affordable.

Indoor vs Outdoor

Not all bags are build for the outdoors. If you are looking to do your training outside and the bag will spend most of its time there, then you want to make sure its outdoor friendly. Most bags can be used outdoors but you want to pick the most optimal one that isn't going to wear or get sun damaged quickly.

The Type of Bag

This is probably the biggest indicator of cost. Most bags within the same category usually are in a ballpark similar price range. The difference comes in when you begin thinking about different types bags. Whether you want a regular boxing heavy bag, a muay thai bag, an uppercut bag, etc, the price will vary. We will break down the average cost for each below but it is something worth noting when shopping.

Weight

All punching bags, even within their type category, come in different weight. The heavier the bag the more it will cost. While the price increase isn't always dramatic, but its enough of a difference to mention. Keep in mind the heavier the bag, the more it works your power, so consider wisely.

Set up

Last but not least is the set up costs. A lot of times you can get away pretty easy with a simple bracket and chain installation that either comes with the bag or will cost you an extra $10 to $20. However, if you don’t have a good place to hang the bag you may have to build one or buy a heavy bag stand which can be extra.
These are a few things that will go into determining the cost of the bag. Armed with that knowledge let’s break down the cost of each bag by type.

Punching Bag Price by Type

Each punching bag has a different cost attached to it. Depending on what kind of training you're looking to do, is what will determine what you will be looking to pay for a bag. Let’s dive in.

Regular Heavy Bag Price

For a regular heavy bag you can look at spending about $70 to $120 on average and sometimes up to $200. Some of them come with gloves, brackets and other tools. The heavy bag is perfect to practice your combinations, power and stamina. What it lacks is the ability to practice leg kicks and allow you to throw uppercuts only at certain angles. It is however, easy to put up and great for everyday use. Most bags in this price range are good quality and can last you many years. Here are a few samples you can shop from that I’ve personally used and enjoyed.

Muay Thai Bag Price

The muay thai bag cost, like the heavy bag, will depend on weight. Muay thai bags around 100lbs are usually in the $150 and up price range. If you want a heavier bag you can see prices all the way up to $200. Muay thai bags are great all purpose heavy bags. You can practice just about any combat sport on them because they allow for punching, kicking, and anything other kind of strike you want to do. I prefer them even for my boxing workouts as I can get low on the body and the bag has less swing. Here are some good options that I think you will enjoy.

Uppercut Bag Price

I’ve never had this in the home, but at the gym this was one of my favorite bags to hit. The Uppercut bag ranges in price more so than any other bag out there. You can find options for $50 all the way up to $180. It really will depend on which one you want. This bag is perfect for practicing your knees, uppercuts, and really any other angular strike that comes in a upward or downward motion. Here are all the options for your convenience.

Water Bag Price

There are a lot of water bag options out there and some look like a regular heavy bag. Personally I’ve found the best options to be around $80 but if you're looking for a heavy bag that is simply filled with water then you can pay upwards of $150. These bags are great because they can protect you from wear and tear on your hands and joints. They also simulate hitting a real person more so than most other bags, and that's always fun. Mike Tyson was known to switch over from his typical 300 lb heavy bag over to a water bag as his career wore on to protect his hands. You can view what you like from the options below.

Double end/Sway Bag Price

The double end bag aka sway bag costs about $50 and shouldn't cost you much more than that. This bag is perfect for practicing your coordination and reflexes. This is a bag made most famous by guys like Roy Jones and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Check out the options below.

Speed Bag Price

The speed bag is a tricky cost because it can be really cheap if all you need is the bag. The bag alone will cost you around $20, however, you will need a bracket for it. So in total, if you don’t already have a bracket, you can be looking at $80 to $100. There is no debate, this is the most fun bag that you can punch. Everyone loves it and even those that don’t fight usually know how to hit this because it’s hard to avoid if within visible distance. This bag works your fast twitch muscles and shoulder endurance. Here are options with just the bag and with brackets.

Free Standing Bag Price

Free standing bags really vary in costs but on average you can expect to pay over $150 and up to $300. Personally not a huge fan of these bags as they make it hard unload fully onto the bag. No matter how much weight you add to the core, it still has a give that is not ideal when you throw a punch. I’ve seen these in a lot of taekwondo or beginner's kickboxing gyms because they won't hurt your limbs and can be good for practicing form before you get on the big boy bags mentioned above.

Set Up Costs

If you don’t already have a setup to hang your bag, you will need to invest a little in setting it up. Most punching bags come with chains and brackets so if you have a beam you can attach it to, you’re good to go. Otherwise you would need to buy a stand. You can get a punching bag stand that comes with a speed bag attachment as an all in one. Or you can get it stand alone. Here are some options, just remember you don't need this and it’s more advantageous to hang it up where you can have 360 degrees of motion around the bag, which these stands wont allow.

How Much Should I Pay

How much you will pay will depend on your goals. The one thing you want to do is consider value along with price. Make sure you aren't getting cheap for the sake of cheap. Read some reviews and make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck because a bag is better a long term investment than a annual purchase. If you spend $150 once every 4 to 8 years, its much better than spending $50 every year because the bag keeps wearing down.

So If I had to answer your question, I’d say for just about any category, try to get a mid price range bag that has good reviews.

Here is what you can expect to pay on average.

Consider Used

If you’re on a budget and need something to hit for a while, I would consider getting a used bag. You can usually get good deals on sites like OfferUp or Craigslist. As always though, use these sites with caution and at your own discretion. There though, a few good deals of people who just need the bags out of their garage but they're in otherwise good condition.

Punching Bags are for Punching, Kicking, Knees, Elbows and More

So get to work! Don’t spend more time shopping than you will training. Try to pick a bag in a reasonable price range and decent quality so you can get to work. Truth is, most notable brands sell good quality equipment. Any of the above mentioned recommended options would work for you.

Nothing left but to get to work!

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