Everlast Professional Speedbag Swivel (.4 Pack(1 Unit))

  Better than the flimsy one that came with my Everlast bag stand, which had the same holes. However, I think it's a little sloppy and noisy, so I made a few changes to make it rock solid, smooth, and quiet. To make the pin fit perfectly snug in the swivel, I first wrapped it in a thin, roughly postage stamp size square of roofing aluminum to act as a bushing. I used a small amount of dry bicycle chain lube and wrapped tin foil around it a few times to get the same effect. Second, to eliminate the left-hand cotter pin, I drilled a new hole for it about an eighth of an inch closer to the swivel knuckle's edge. The slope is just right. Finally, I used some friction tape to cover the cotter pin to prevent it from making a jingling noise.

Leslie Combs

| Feb 09, 2021

This swivel does not completely disappoint me, but I am no longer a fan of the "speed style. " " I replaced it with a ball and hook and was much happier as a result. Anyway, every week or so, it gets a little squeaky and slows down a little, so I had to keep hitting the pin with a little WD-40. Yes, there is some heat, dust, and humidity to consider because it was in my garage in Florida. I can't stand how this style of swivel "robs" you every time it swings incorrectly; it's extremely frustrating for a beginner like me. The ball n hook, on the other hand, I believe, forces you to hit the bag more properly because it can swing or sway freely in any direction, whereas this type will spin at the top to accommodate whatever direction you hit it, then swing (or pivot at the horizontal pin) in line with that punch. To put it another way, you have the option of hitting the bag off-balance. center while maintaining your rhythm, but with the ball/hook, the bag will swing wildly or spin in a circle. Then, with this swivel, you've caused the u-turn to occur. The swivel doesn't swivel and the bag stops when you get a nice straight punch right after. As a result, you have been "robbed. " " I think one of the things that makes it so popular with this one is how big it is. At the gym, I've used smaller speed swivels that didn't stifle my movement as much. It appears to be well constructed, and it is certainly not bad, but everyone has different tastes, and this one is not for me.

Blakely CARTWRIGHT

| Aug 17, 2021

This is a fantastic swivel. The design is only for two directions, forward and back, which is why some people have problems with it, especially when compared to a ball and socket style swivel. When you hit the bag at an excessive angle, it spins in a circle (in order for the bag to swing in the other directions, it must move along its leather strap, which is slow). This swivel is fast, very fast, and also very loud if your swing is true. This is the only issue I've discovered; it's a noisy thing, but I'm usually too preoccupied with my rhythm and patterns to notice it during a round.

Dylan Levine

| Sep 17, 2021

I'm starting to hit the bag again now that I'm older. I hung the heavy bag and built a new mount for my speed bag because they had been collecting dust for 25 years. My speed bag swivel was a cast Everlast metal ball swivel from the beginning. After getting back into it, I decided to order this swivel after reading about new types of swivels. It has the exact same bolt pattern as the original, which is approximately 1. On the center, 875. What a contrast between the old and the new. I wish I had this when I was learning to hit it 45 years ago. I greased the clevis pin, added some washers to take up some of the slack, and replaced it with a weaker hair pin so I could change it without using pliers. It's forgiving on off-center hits, unlike the ball, allowing you to get up to speed quickly and maintain it. It's a great workout that's also enjoyable.

Ibrahim Chavez

| Aug 31, 2021

The action is wonderful and smooth, and the upgrade fits perfectly on my Everlast 2 station stand.

Amelie Maldonado

| Jan 07, 2022

It's a big improvement over the old plastic/metal one I had. This is a great product. One issue I've had is that the cotter pin provided was too long and would contact the bolting surface, causing the bag to come to a halt or slow down prematurely. This would cause the bag to hit the back side of the board awkwardly, killing your momentum by throwing the back to the left or right. The problem was solved by shortening the pin leads. Overall, the swivel works well, is extremely well constructed (I beat the crap out of that bag), and I would purchase it again if necessary. Note: The swivel does not have a lock.

Adelina Stevenson

| Mar 06, 2021

For my 12-year-old son's Christmas present, we bought a set of Everlast punching bags, speed bags, and stands. My son was irritated by the speed bag because it was difficult to use properly. I examined it and tried it out, only to discover that the swivel that came with the set was of poor quality. After much searching, I came across this swivel, and we eagerly awaited its arrival. My son and I were both surprised by how much easier it was when we received it a few days later. It is now something that my son uses on a daily basis. "In fact, because it's so much fun, I have to admit that I use it almost every day myself. ".

Jorge Kane

| Mar 02, 2021

These are the key if you have a bunch of scrap wood lying around and want to make a speed bag platform. Simply search the internet for tutorials on how to build your own platform for a low cost and with ease. Then get one of these simple swivel setups and a bag, and you're good to go (gloved). HA! It even includes all of the hardware needed to mount it to plywood. After a few months of use, it became a little squeaky, but a little grease on the pin quieted it down.

Hanna Jones

| Jun 06, 2021