Are you planning to hang your heavy bag at home for Muay Thai training but unsure which hanger or bag stand to get? Look no further because I’ve done all the research so you don’t have to crack your head or walls over it.
Heavy bag hangers are systems that are mounted onto walls, ceilings or beams using supports and fasteners to hang the heavy bag in a secured way. The key difference compared to stands is that hangers require installing fixtures in your house which may -or may not- require some drillwork.
The best heavy bag hangers must satisfy these following requirements: 1) able to hold the weight of the heavy bag and the swing during training, 2) low noise, 3) minimal vibration, and 4) ease of installation depending on your DIY skills. Affordability can be subjective but they should ideally also meet your budget.
Read on as I count down the top five heavy bag hanger systems in this article. Before we go into the detailed reviews, here’s a quick look at the candidates for the best heavy bag hangers:
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Pros & Cons of Heavy Bag Hangers
In a previous article, I discussed and reviewed the best heavy bag stands for Muay Thai training. If you would like to know more or unsure which system is more suitable for your house, I discuss the differences between hangers and bag stands in detail.
If you are comfortable with some installation work and if the house allows it, mounting your heavy bag to the wall, ceiling or a support beam is the best way to hang it. The lack of a bulky stand means it is less obtrusive, giving you ample training space.
More training space means that you can hit the bag at any angle, allowing you to practice your footwork and movement freely. Mounted bags are also more stable compared to stands which shake and wobble or even topple over if you hit the bag too hard.
If you don’t have a support beam to mount the bag, you will need to perform some installation work that requires drilling into the walls or ceiling. Kicks can generate higher levels of power than punches, so it is important to ensure that they are safely mounted. Poor installation or an inferior mount can cause damage to the house.
To summarise the pros and cons of using heavy bag hangers:
Pros: Superior training space that allows complete range of movement and hitting the bag at all angles; better stability.
Cons: Installation of fixtures that may require drill-work (permanent damage); hanging the heavy bag can destroy the drywall if not properly done.
Best Heavy Bag Hangers
There are a few different types of hanging solutions for heavy bags. Most hangers will come with fasteners and screws but you may also need an electric drill and the right drill bits. There are also a few hangers that can be installed without tools.
Bear in mind that you need to factor in the swinging force of the heavy bag when you hit it. For example, if you are planning to hang a 100-lb bag, it is safer to go for a hanger that can handle a load heavier than 100 lbs.
In this section, I review the the most common and popular heavy bag hangers available in the market. Remember to scroll through all the way to see which system works best for your needs .