My training studio is small, so a hanging heavy bag isn't practical. This fits well enough. It is inside my house, so I use water as ballast. For the record, I hit hard. I'm not small, and train six days per week for an hour or two every day. Of that time, 60-90 minutes is on this heavy bag.Filling it is a pain. It took a LONG time to get the base filled with water. If you can somehow run a hose from your washing machine cold water to the base, it would make it easier.The good. It moves fairly easily with the base filled. It adjustes easily. Which are also part of its problems. It moves easily. I can't do more than 6-8 hits before it has moved across the room and I need to wrassle it away from the wall. But, I hit hard (when using full power, I have to use full gloves and wraps...I'm not young, and my elbows need the protection). Another problem that I have yet to solve is that as it tips when it is hit, water leaks out through the cap. Just a little, but enough to dampen the carpet. The other issue I have is for kick training. In low position, two or three kicks send the bag up, up, and away and I have to stop and put it back down. There has to be a way to prevent that, but it hasn't occurred to me yet (have had it a week).Overall, though, it was the best option for me. I prefer hanging heavy bags, and one day may clean out the garage and put one in :-).
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]