SKLZ Super Sandbag Heavy Duty Training Weight Bag For Golf (10 - 40 Pounds)

Ordered this sandbag a couple of weeks ago, received it promptly and so far I am very happy with it.So let me first address the two main issues listed by other reviewers.1. Maximum weight in the weight bags and leakage: When something refers to "sand", they usually mean real sand, as in construction or last resort - beach sand. It would have never occurred to me to use child play sand or moon sand or whatnot, as first they are not exactly sand, and secondly, they are more expensive anyways. Used construction sand and filled each bag to slightly less than 10lbs, but in the end when all weight bags were fitted inside the sandbag, the total weight was exactly40lbs/18kg, as indicated on the box. So, yeah - you can do it. And so far - no sand leaks, although I threw the sandbag around plenty of times.2. Fitting the weight bags inside the sandbag - it is difficult at first, I placed the in a zig-zag manner with the weight bags enclosures towards the centre of the bag and after a few minutes of struggle I zipped it up. However after using it a few days, the sand settled (or rather compressed) and now there is even room to spare or even add more stuff inside - I am pretty sure I can fit a fifth weight bag inside. I am planning to put some cloth inside to make it bulkier and more gentle to the shoulders when I do shoulder press, power clean, etc. I think that removing the weight bags is even possible during training, although I wouldn't do that myself as the weight is Ok as it is for me.Now, two minor worries - first, it is a bit light for some exercises - I would've wished it to be a tad larger and carry more weight - perhaps up to 60-70lbs, but for its compact size it is surprisingly heavy. Secondly, when doing the swing (sort of like kettlebell swing) I can hear one of the handles giving away very slightly if I put more explosiveness in the motion - it has not torn up yet but it feels like a possibility. Other than that, it is very useful and decent quality sandbag I am hope I will use it for at least a few years, as it allows some exercises that are quite dangerous with regular dumbbells or kettlebells. Perhaps a lady version for my wife with less total weight would be a good future idea (I know we can use only two weight bags but a smaller version would be better, I guess).

Absolutely fantastic! Incredibly well made and very rugged. I will do a lot of heavy lifting in the gym, but do not feel like having all sorts of weights spread out around the house. This is perfect for either free moments at home where I want to get some muscle activation going, or as a full-on workout. It is "only" 40 pounds, but like anything, enough reps and you will really be feeling it. Moreover, I really like the wide variety of handles/grip points. This makes it remarkably versatile in terms of all of the exercises you can do -- sky is the limit.I want to address a couple of negative points in some of the reviews. Some suggest that the weight bags leak sand. To this point, there are a couple of work arounds, either use a liner of a plastic bag (ziplock or other), or use larger elements (e.g., pebbles). I opted for the latter -- it makes it a little more clunky, but it works well. The reason some might see some sand seeking is that there may be some small gaps in-between the stitches, but make no mistake, these weight bags are INCREDIBLY well constructed, as is the whole unit. So, if you can find 4 bags somewhere around the house, any issue that may be present with sand is gone.Second, a number of people have suggested that it is hard to fit all four bags in. This was NOT at all an issue for me. I figured out one way on my own, and an even better way described by SKLZ on youtube. Do not let this stop you.So, overall, if you are looking for a really compact, but great addition to the home gym, this is it. The price is low, especially given the quality of construction. I could see pairing this with a pull-up bar (e.g., the kind you hook onto a door jamb) for a complete work-out.Well done SKLZ, well done.

May 2019 Here it is a few years later and the bag is still working although showing some wear. I have settled on using two 1 gallon size ziplocks in each yellow bag which actually gives me about 10.5 to 11 pounds per yellow bag. This allow me to adjust my weight in 5 pound increments if needed and keeps the sand out of my eyes and carpet when forced indoors. Be sure to exclude all of the air from each baggie before sealing. Place a baggie in the bottom of the yellow bag and shake vigorously, then add the second baggie and shake vigorously followed by easily folding over the top and sealing the yellow bag with the Velcro strips.12/24/2013 The handles let the big bag shift around and any extra space inside the big bag let's the little bags shift and this is all positive for me. I like the fact that things can shift around causing balancing muscles to react that would not be called into action using barbells, dumbbells, or cables. It leaks sand and that is negative but baggies help that. Use multiple baggies inside the yellow sand bags and you have easy weight adjustment. If you want to fill that empty space where you just removed a sand baggie, use packing peanuts in the same sized baggie you just removed.My real complaint is the lack of a handle located in the center of the long side of the bag to accommodate suitcase or farmer's carries. I can use the end handles for those carries but the bag is really too long and has a tendency to drag as I step over curbs and such. I do use the side handles that are not centered for the carries as this causes unbalance and provokes different muscles to fire up that would probably not react to a balanced load but would really appreciate a centered handle as well to relieve stress on the wrist.