{"product_id":"poire-a-uppercut-esprit-boxe","title":"Teardrop uppercut bag","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}\n.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}\n.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.eb-prod ul,.eb-prod ol{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}\n.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}\n.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}\n.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}\n.eb-prod a:hover{color:#004a99}\n.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.eb-summary p{margin:0}\n.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}\n.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}\n.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}\n.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}\n.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}\n.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}\n.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#ffffff !important}\n.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap}\n.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}\n.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}\n.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit}\n.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-b1{background:#1a1a1a;color:#f0c040}.eb-b2{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}.eb-b3{background:#eef2f7;color:#33475b;border:1.5px solid #b9c6d6}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-b1\"\u003eTeardrop bag · Esprit Boxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-b2\"\u003e65 x 40 cm \/ 26 x 16 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-b3\"\u003eStraps included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e a teardrop uppercut bag in premium PU leather, hung from \u003cstrong\u003estraps\u003c\/strong\u003e. The teardrop shape is built for uppercuts, short hooks and timing. Around \u003cstrong\u003e65 x 40 cm \/ 26 x 16 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. Straps included, shipped unfilled. \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026euro;129\u003c\/strong\u003e. Free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straight bag returns the same surface whatever the height of the strike. A teardrop bag has a \u003cstrong\u003elow belly and a narrow top\u003c\/strong\u003e: the widest part falls at liver and solar plexus height, exactly where uppercuts and body hooks land. This one measures \u003cstrong\u003e65 x 40 cm \/ 26 x 16 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, hangs from \u003cstrong\u003estraps\u003c\/strong\u003e and is made of \u003cstrong\u003ePU leather\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not the same tool as a speed bag mounted under a wall platform: this is a strap-hung bag, struck for power as much as for speed. It is one of the few pieces of boxing kit that a century has found no reason to replace, because nothing works the uppercut as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a teardrop bag builds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUppercuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shape and the height match the natural target of an uppercut to the chin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort hooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e wide hooks miss the teardrop, and that is the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bag swings and comes back; finding the moment to place the next shot is timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed off the mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e uppercut-hook-uppercut in quick sequence, with the hands resetting between each strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang the bag at a height matching your chin in guard, knees slightly bent. The most common mistake is hanging it too high and working with the arms extended instead of keeping the elbows in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle straight uppercut:\u003c\/strong\u003e fist travelling from below to chin level. Start slowly and refine the path before adding speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble uppercut:\u003c\/strong\u003e right and left alternating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUppercut-hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e the uppercut lifts the imagined guard, the hook lands on a target already high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed rounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 seconds of maximum output while holding accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging teardrop uppercut bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeardrop, built for rising shots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 65 x 40 cm \/ 26 x 16 in (height x width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium PU leather, reinforced stitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraps included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUppercuts, short hooks, timing, speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipped unfilled (filling available on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026euro;129\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 delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTeardrop bag or angle bag?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teardrop bag works speed and timing on short strikes. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/angle-bag-147cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Esprit Boxe angle bag, 147 cm \/ 58 in\"\u003eangle bag\u003c\/a\u003e works power over long combinations. Together they cover the whole of uppercut training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"eb-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"eb-faq-q\"\u003eIs a teardrop bag the same as a speed bag?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" class=\"eb-faq-a\"\u003eNo. A speed bag is a small inflated bladder fixed under a wall platform, used to lift the rhythm of the hands. A teardrop bag is a strap-hung bag, shaped like a teardrop, struck for power as much as for speed to build rising shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"eb-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"eb-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a teardrop bag and a heavy bag?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" class=\"eb-faq-a\"\u003eA teardrop bag swings in every direction and its shape targets the uppercut: it builds timing and accuracy. A cylindrical heavy bag holds its ground and builds power across every punch. Most gyms run both side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"eb-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"eb-faq-q\"\u003eIs a teardrop bag suitable for beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" class=\"eb-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The bag gives immediate feedback: a misdirected uppercut shows straight away in the way it travels, which makes it a precise learning tool from the very first sessions. Start with short rounds and build speed once the path of the fist is settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"eb-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"eb-faq-q\"\u003eHow do you hang a teardrop bag?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" class=\"eb-faq-a\"\u003eWith the straps supplied, at the right height: the bag at chin level when you are in guard, not standing with the arms extended. A ceiling hook or a solid wall bracket is enough — a \u003cstrong\u003eload-bearing wall is required\u003c\/strong\u003e for a bracket mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"eb-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"eb-faq-q\"\u003eWhich gloves for a teardrop bag?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" class=\"eb-faq-a\"\u003eAlways hand wraps, with 10 to 12 oz gloves: that weight keeps the hand light and the release quick, which is what teardrop work is after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"eb-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"eb-faq-q\"\u003eCan it be used for other punches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" class=\"eb-faq-a\"\u003eYes: short hooks, quick jabs, and jab-hook-uppercut combinations. Keep kicks for a heavy bag, whose length and mass are built for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/angle-bag-147cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Esprit Boxe angle bag, 147 cm \/ 58 in\"\u003eAngle bag 147 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — wide at the top and long, if you want power over long combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wrecking-ball-bag\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Esprit Boxe wrecking ball bag, 50 cm \/ 20 in\"\u003eWrecking ball bag\u003c\/a\u003e — a sphere that swings away after every strike, if you want a moving target for speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/speed-bag-28cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Esprit Boxe speed bag in PU leather, 28 cm \/ 11 in\"\u003eSpeed bag\u003c\/a\u003e — an inflated bag under a platform, if you want the triple rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole range is gathered in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/punching-bags\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Punching bags\"\u003epunching bags\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45601299562688,"sku":"POIRE.EB","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/poire-uppercut-esprit-boxe-1.jpg?v=1781135806","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/teardrop-bag","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}