At a first glance, the most noteworthy thing about the Wavemaster XXL is it’s size. Being 18 inches wide and 69 inches tall, it offers a lot of utility, and is the perfect size for boxing MMA, Muay Thai – and just about any sport that requires a longer bag for a complete workout. The height is a good fit for martial artists of all sizes. A creative MMA fighter can remove the bag from the base, and use it for ground and pound practice as well.

The vinyl cover material seems extremely durable, and some buyers we surveyed claim that their Wavemaster XXL is in pristine condition after years of heavy use. The weight of the entire bag is distributed perfectly. The striking surface is very soft – the soft foam just under the cover makes this heavy bag one you’ll either love or hate.

The Wavemaster XXL feels different than most heavy bags; we found it much more comfortable and easy on the knuckles, but it doesn’t really offer the same amount of resistance a regular punching bag does. For fighters that prefer a hard striking surface, this could be a problem.

Like every other Wavemaster punching bag, it has a solid plastic base that can be filled with water or sand. When filled, the total weight of this heavy bag is around 270lbs. The base is shorter than it is in most free standing heavy bags, making the striking surface more accessible and the whole construction more stable. Unfortunately, even with it’s superior stability, the Wavemaster XXL can still give in, and bounce around after a powerful punch. We recommend you to put a thick rubber mat under this punching bag to protect your floor and prevent the base from making noise when it rebounds.

It’s very easy to assemble, and despite being one of the heaviest punching bags out there, the Wavemaster XXL is easy to move around – all you have to do is drop it on the side and roll it around.

We found the XXL model to be more stable, and much more versatile than the original Wavemaster, the Powerline, or the Aerobic Wavemaster. Unlike it’s smaller siblings, the XXL model has no height adjustments – but it doesn’t need any, either. In comparison to hanging heavy bags, the Wavemaster XXL holds up well. It offers more utility, takes up less space, and doesn’t run the risk of destroying your ceiling. On the other hand, it doesn’t offer the same amount of resistance a hanging heavy bag does.