{"product_id":"baton-dentrainement-boxe-2023","title":"Plain dodge sticks","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}.eb-prod ul{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}.eb-cat-premium{background:#fdf6e3;color:#7a5c00;border:1.5px solid #f0c040}.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#444;border:1.5px solid #bbb}.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}.eb-summary p{margin:0}.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}.eb-note p{margin:0}.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.25rem 0}.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:500px}.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#fff !important}.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a}.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eSold in pairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eNo marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eSoft foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eFlat strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003e2 colourways\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cstrong\u003epair of training sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e in soft foam, \u003cstrong\u003eentirely plain, with no marking or pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack grip\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eflat strap\u003c\/strong\u003e closed in a loop. Two versions: \u003cstrong\u003ered and black\u003c\/strong\u003e, red upper half and black grip, or \u003cstrong\u003eall black\u003c\/strong\u003e along the whole length. \u003cstrong\u003e€29\u003c\/strong\u003e the pair, free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntirely plain, with no marking or pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esoft foam\u003c\/strong\u003e surface is \u003cstrong\u003eplain along the whole length\u003c\/strong\u003e, in red and black or all black, on sticks sold \u003cstrong\u003ein pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. That absence of a visual cue is deliberate: the periphery of the retina picks up contrast first, so a plain dark stick is seen \u003cstrong\u003elater\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is the progression tool of the range, the one that forces a faster reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf contact hurts, the boxer slows down. He anticipates, steps back one pace further than needed, shuts his eyes — and learns a \u003cstrong\u003ebad version of the movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, calibrated on fear of contact rather than on the real path of a punch. The coach, for his part, no longer dares go fast, and the drill runs empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft foam solves both problems at once. It \u003cstrong\u003edeforms on contact\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the stick can travel at full speed and land for real. The boxer feels that he has been hit — which is what teaches — without it stopping him going again thirty times over. That trade-off, and only that, is what makes the drill usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sticks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo identical sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e per pack. \u003cstrong\u003eSoft foam\u003c\/strong\u003e body, \u003cstrong\u003eblack grip\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lower section, a clean transition between the two on the red and black version, continuous on the black one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is a \u003cstrong\u003eflat strap closed in a loop\u003c\/strong\u003e, stitched at the end of the grip, worn round the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo marking, no pattern: the surface is \u003cstrong\u003eentirely smooth and plain\u003c\/strong\u003e along the whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2 colourways and what they change\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed and black\u003c\/strong\u003e: bright red upper half, black grip, a clear break between the two. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e: plain along the whole length, with no visible division between body and grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat absence of marking has a measurable effect in training. The periphery of the retina detects \u003cstrong\u003econtrast\u003c\/strong\u003e first: a plain dark surface is picked up \u003cstrong\u003elater\u003c\/strong\u003e than a pattern with a strong break. The black version is therefore the progression tool of the range — the one that forces you to see later and react faster. The red and black keeps a clear cue for setting-up sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam training sticks, sold in pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 identical sticks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain soft foam, black grip, no marking or pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat strap stitched in a loop at the end of the grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed and black, all black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlipping, timing, reflexes, progression in difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisciplines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxing, kickboxing, muay thai, MMA, savate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe with a damp cloth, air dry, do not store bent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€29 the pair, both colourways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree standard shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits in a progression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe order that works, in three stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting up\u003c\/strong\u003e — stick clearly visible, slow speed. You build the plane of the slip: slip to the side, roll under the sweep, torso upright, eyes open. A contrasting cue helps here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e — same drill, real speed, alternating sides and planes. This is the stage where two sticks become useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate detection\u003c\/strong\u003e — plain dark stick, a less legible start. You are no longer working the movement but the \u003cstrong\u003espeed of reading\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is what the black version of this model allows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not skip the first stage. A dark stick used too early mostly teaches you to step back, because the boxer picks up the movement when it is already too late to slip cleanly. For that phase, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/patterned-training-sticks\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Patterned boxing training sticks, pair\"\u003epatterned sticks\u003c\/a\u003e are more legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/foam-training-stick\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Foam boxing training stick, 59 cm \/ 23 in, 4 colours\"\u003eSingle training stick\u003c\/a\u003e — one stick, fluo foam, black grip and a braided cord strap, if you are starting out or replacing a piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/training-sticks-pair\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing training sticks, pair, foam, 4 colours\"\u003ePair of plain sticks\u003c\/a\u003e — two sticks in a strong colour with lettering and a flat strap, if you want to work both hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/patterned-training-sticks\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Patterned boxing training sticks, pair, 3 colourways\"\u003ePair of patterned sticks\u003c\/a\u003e — two sticks with contrasting graphics along the whole length, if you want a visual cue picked up earlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four models are gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-training-sticks\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing training sticks\"\u003eboxing training sticks\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow many sticks are in the pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo identical sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the colourway chosen, for \u003cstrong\u003e€29\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a single stick, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/foam-training-stick\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Single foam training stick\"\u003esingle model\u003c\/a\u003e is 59 cm \/ 23 in and comes in 4 colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy are training sticks made of foam?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBecause a stick that hurts distorts the drill. The boxer slows down, steps back too far and shuts his eyes, and the coach no longer dares go fast. \u003cstrong\u003eSoft foam deforms on contact\u003c\/strong\u003e: the stick can travel at full speed and land for real, without stopping you going again thirty times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference with the patterned sticks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are entirely plain, with no marking or pattern: the periphery of the retina, sensitive to contrast, picks them up \u003cstrong\u003elater\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a progression tool. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/patterned-training-sticks\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Patterned boxing training sticks\"\u003epatterned sticks\u003c\/a\u003e are spotted earlier and suit the setting-up stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is a boxing training stick for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWorking \u003cstrong\u003eslipping, timing and reflexes\u003c\/strong\u003e with a partner. A foam stick coming at the face triggers the \u003cstrong\u003emenace reflex\u003c\/strong\u003e — the involuntary blink at an object approaching the eye — with no risk of injury, which lets you repeat it until you control it. A punching bag cannot do that: it never comes towards you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhich colourway should I choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed and black\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep a clear cue, useful when setting up and with beginners. \u003cstrong\u003eAll black\u003c\/strong\u003e to harden the drill deliberately once the plane of the slip is established: detection happens later, so the reaction has to be faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan you train alone with a stick?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo, you need a partner or a coach: they hold the stick and create the stimulus. For solo work on the same qualities, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-reflex-ball\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing reflex balls\"\u003ereflex balls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/double-end-bag\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Double end bags\"\u003edouble end bags\u003c\/a\u003e are worked on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe other reflex and coordination tools: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-reflex-ball\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing reflex balls\"\u003ereflex balls\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/double-end-bag\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Double end bags\"\u003edouble end bags\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-speed-bag\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Speed bags\"\u003espeed bags\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-skipping-rope\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Skipping ropes\"\u003eskipping ropes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo work with a partner: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-focus-mitts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Focus mitts\"\u003efocus mitts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing gloves\"\u003eboxing gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/punching-bags\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Punching bags\"\u003epunching bags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear\"\u003eheadgear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shin guards\"\u003eshin guards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-mouthguard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mouthguards\"\u003emouthguards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Red and black","offer_id":43647225102528,"sku":"BATON.UNI.ROUGEETNOIR","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":43647225135296,"sku":"BATON.UNI.NOIR","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/products\/H6c73fe7fb4b44043b3a6add8b698a431Q.jpg?v=1684067152","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/plain-dodge-sticks","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}