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DIY Maize Ball (Slip Bag)

Below is a video that shows how to build an inexpensive maize ball (often known as a slip bag):

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Commercial models average between $20 and $25.  One example can be seen here.

For a brief demonstration of the maize ball, look no further than Mike Tyson.  Scroll to 1:18 and 1:58 within the video below:

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If you enjoy the old Mike Tyson training footage, here is the first part of the video above:

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For more do-it-yourself equipment ideas, refer to the following link:

Homemade Equipment Archives

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7 Comments so far

  1. SoCalSkin May 9th, 2010 6:07 am

    Sweet, definently gonna make one.

  2. cloud May 9th, 2010 1:35 pm

    nice post, i’ll try this out

    cheers

  3. Skza May 10th, 2010 3:31 am

    I used an old speed bag filled with dry beans.

  4. cloud May 10th, 2010 8:07 pm

    attaching it to the ceiling/joist, ideas??

  5. WhiteDynamite June 17th, 2010 1:36 pm

    It was a little small, but I ran a rope through a tennis ball, filled it with sand, and sealed up the ends with rubber cement. Worked great. Good idea in the video though

  6. richard December 3rd, 2010 6:49 pm

    there`s some usefull tips on here. think i`ll give the maize bag a try. thanks alot.

  7. michael December 21st, 2010 12:57 am

    Just made a “slip bag” with a brick, an old hand wrap, part of an old seat cushion and duct tape. Works rather well.

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