TKD Wavemaster

[Traymond]

I dont like them...I always stub a toe some way with the concave structure of the wavemaster...I like the originals the best...the not to small but not to big ones...the old school ones that they dont make anymore...

Does any one have any favorite wavemasters that they can refer me to, because I am in dire need of a new one, mine is tethering every where.

[jaddensinn]

Not sure what a TKD Wavemaster is, after a quick google search I assume you mean this(?): http://www.mykaratestore.com/store/pages-productinfo/product-141/century-tkd-wavemaster.html

Anyway, century is pretty good with their variety in products, the main wavemaster is their XXL wavemaster: http://www.centurymartialarts.com/Training_Bags/Wavemaster/Wavemaster_XXL_Bundle.aspx

As great a bag as that is nothing beats a hanging bag imo, what they lack in mobility and size convenience they make up for in a superior ability to take a beating (in my experience anyway)

[Traymond]

Thats exactly the wavemaster I was referring to. Have you had any experience with the XXL Wavemaster?

And I have a hanging bag already, I like the mobility of the wavemasters.

[bushido_man96]

The TKD Wavemaster was designed for the Olympic style round kicks that tend to come up at more of an angle, as opposed to coming from a level plane, like a full round kick. Contact would most likely be made with the instep, but other kicks, like spin side kicks could be thrown at it, too.

I would like to have an XXL, so I could do both low and high level kicks, and not worry about it falling over, either.

[Traymond]

So basically the XXL Wave master is the way to go for any style, right?

[bushido_man96]

It mostly comes down to personal preference, but I think that the XXL would cover most needs.

[Traymond]

I had an opportunity to buy a XXL Wave master at a flea market once for a hundred and twenty dollars, but it was all cut up just like my old school one.

[bushido_man96]

That's too bad. They are a bit pricey new. Maybe check around some MA schools, and see if they are looking to get rid of some. You could also check out ebay. You might find something there.

[Traymond]

Yah, I will give it a look on ebay first.

[Truestar]

I wouldn't recommend the XXL Wavemaster if you can help it. I would go with a different bag or a hanging bag.

It seems the plastic material they are made of weakens significantly over time, we had six and have broken all but one.

The way they insert into the bag is by screwing it in so it tightens, or it can screw in a click. We flipped it over so we have to tighten it and it doesn't click, we've found it's easier to manage however after 50 or so kicks it can loosen up on you.

If the insert is loose at all and you deliver a medium power kick the plastic insert can break, rendering the bag useless.

However I can vouch for the plastic weakening as once the first two broke I always made sure it was tight before I started kicking. One day I delivered a jump turning back kick and broke it. The bag was tight, so the amount of stress would have been the same as if we "clicked" them in. We're on our last one and not buying them again.

The bag with numbers pictured here is an excellent bag and fairly adjustable. It doesn't reach the max height of the XXL but it gets tall enough for me to kick neck level. I'm roughly 5'10" or so. It's a sturdy bag for most kicks.

I'll get some pictures tomorrow of the bags just for a visual.