If you’re looking for a cheap punching bag, then a canvas punching bag might be the best for you. With vinyl or leather punch bags you’ll always be paying more, but canvas models are an affordable option.
Some boxing brands manufacture both canvas punch bags, and other types of materials. You’ll see this in a moment with the first canvas punch bag from Everlast. Here are our top 3 recommendations.
Our Top Picks
It’s quite easy to find the best canvas punching bag as there aren’t as many to pick from as with other materials. Still, we’re bringing you a list of 8 canvas punch bags. Let’s start!
Contents
- 0.1 Everlast 70lb Canvas Punching Bag
- 0.2 SOTF Canvas Punching Bag
- 0.3 Elite Sports Canvas Punching Bag
- 0.4 Last Punch Canvas Punching Bag
- 0.5 ZooBoo Canvas Wall Punch Bag
- 0.6 Flexzion Canvas punching bag
- 0.7 Last Punch Canvas Punch Bag
- 0.8 Hawk Sports Canvas Grappling Dummy
- 1 Canvas Punching Bags FAQs
- 2 In Summary
Everlast 70lb Canvas Punching Bag
Here’s our number one pick when it comes to the best canvas punching bags to buy online. Everlast’s 70lb poly canvas punching bag uses only high-quality materials inside and out.
The outer material is a synthetic poly canvas material that is tough, so you don’t need to go easy on it. The inside filling uses blended materials that have been compressed together. This makes the bag absorb punches and kicks well.
For increased stability, there is a double-end attachment on the bottom of the bag. This can be connected to an anchor so that it doesn’t swing as much.
Another great feature is that the hanging chain is adjustable. This makes it a good punching bag for teenagers, and adults.
Pros
- Made with rugged canvas material
- Double-end attachment for increased resistance
- Adjustable hanging chain
- Comes with a 120-day warranty
- Available in black or red
Cons
- Only one size available
Product Specs
| Weight | 70lbs |
| Dimensions | 13.5” x 53” |
SOTF Canvas Punching Bag
Next up is an even cheaper model from SOTF. This canvas punching bag comes unfilled and in three different sizes and colors.
It can be bought in red, green, or black. Here is a breakdown of the sizes available, the diameter by the height:
- Small – 9.8″ x 31.5″
- Medium – 11.8″ x 39.4”
- Large – 13.8″ x 47.2″
As the bag is unfilled, you’ll have to get the materials yourself and stuff it. The makers recommend using sand, sawdust, cotton, or old rags. But, it’s a good idea to use a mixture of these.
Using sand will make the bag heavier, so combining sand and old rags is good. Also, adding a cardboard or plastic cylinder filled with sand would help support the bag. Then, you can pack around this with cotton or old rags. This will make it comfortable to punch whilst remaining sturdy.
There’s a PU leather section in the middle of the bag, so it’s not fully canvas. It comes with hanging equipment so the only thing you need is a heavy bag stand to attach it to.
Pros
- Available in 3 sizes
- Comes in 3 color options
- Made with high-quality canvas
Cons
- Comes unfilled
Product Specs
| Weight | Depends on filling |
| Dimensions | 9.8″ x 31.5″ 11.8″ x 39.4” 13.8″ x 47.2″ |
Elite Sports Canvas Punching Bag
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Elite Sports is a brand better known for BJJ gis, and MMA hand wraps among other things. But, they’ve taken their hand to make a good-quality canvas punching bag now too. It’s also another unfilled punching bag.
The bag comes only in black but has an easy-to-use zipper on the top where stuffing can be added or removed. This allows you to make the bag whatever weight you wish it to be. The dimensions of the bag are 17” wide and 40” in height.
Elite Sports claims that this can be used as a Muay Thai and kickboxing bag. As well as a grappling bag if the chains are taken off. The heavy-duty chains are included with the bag, so you don’t have to buy them separately.
A bit more expensive than the other unfilled canvas punch bags, but it’s made up for in the material quality.
Pros
- High-quality zipper
- Comes with heavy-duty chains
- Can be used for different training
Cons
- Comes unfilled
Product Specs
| Weight | Will vary on filling |
| Dimensions | 17” x 40” |
Last Punch Canvas Punching Bag
Last Punch sells two canvas punching bags, this is the first of the two. As you can see from the image, it’s simple in its design. The bag has a black faux leather section at the top, with the remaining canvas in white.
This punching bag also comes unfilled, which is why it’s so cheap. There is only one size available, and the bag itself is 34-inch in height, 50-inch when you include the chains. The diameter of the bag is 17”, but the weight can be decided by you.
Depending on what material you fill it with, it will weigh differently for everyone. As before, we recommend using a few materials and reinforcing them with a circular item in the middle.
Due to this price, it’s a great first punching bag for beginners or teenagers.
Pros
- Very cheap
- Reinforced seams on the canvas
- Good for teenagers and beginners
Cons
- Comes unfilled
Product Specs
| Weight | Will vary on filling |
| Dimensions | 17” x 34” |
ZooBoo Canvas Wall Punch Bag
This next canvas punching bag isn’t your typical boxing bag. It’s one large wall punch bag that is aimed at Kung Fu, and Wing Chun practitioners. It can still be used for boxing, but we wouldn’t put our full effort into it.
This canvas wall punch bag from ZooBoo is a perfect square measuring 15.7″ x 15.7″. Around the perimeter are galvanized copper buttons.
As with most canvas punching bags, this one also comes unfilled. It is advised to use rice, or beans before trying sand as they are both softer on the hands.
It’s an excellent punch bag to practice the 1-inch punch. If that’s something you’re trying to master, get yourself one of these.
Pros
- Great for Kung Fu and Wing Chun training
- Easy to fill
- Extremely cheap
Cons
- Can’t be used for boxing training
- Comes unfilled
Product Specs
| Weight | Holds 5-10lbs |
| Dimensions | 15.7″x15.7″ |
Flexzion Canvas punching bag
Time for another canvas punch bag that has a patch of faux leather in the middle. This punching bag comes only in army green, with two size options:
- 11.8” x 39”
- 14.2” x 71”
It comes unfilled so you’ll have to fill this yourself with your preferred materials. One plus is that it comes with a hanging chain and a 360-degree swivel.
If you are to get the 71-inch bag this would make an ideal Muay Thai punching bag due to its length. For this size bag, the recommended max weight is 110 lbs. Whereas, for the smaller model 66 lbs is the recommended weight.
Pros
- Two size options
- Comes with a hanging chain and swivel
- Good for beginners and teens
Cons
- Comes unfilled
- Larger size is quite expensive
Product Specs
| Weight | 66lbs or 110lbs |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 39” or 14.2” x 71” |
Last Punch Canvas Punch Bag
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This is the second canvas punching bag from the brand Last Punch. To be honest, they’re the same. The only difference is that this bag is 1-inch wider, and the brand logo is on the PU leather at the top. There’s also another small band of fake leather at the bottom of the bag.
Other than that, it’s still made with the same high-density canvas material and comes unfilled. Again, this bag can be filled with whatever material you prefer to punch.
Sand will make the bag heavier and help it not swing as much. It comes with heavy-duty chains for hanging too.
Pros
- Made with heavy-duty canvas
- Comes with a hanging chain
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Comes unfilled
Product Specs
| Weight | Will vary on filling |
| Dimensions | 18” x 33” |
Hawk Sports Canvas Grappling Dummy
This last canvas punching bag isn’t a typical punch bag, although it can take a beating. Here we bring you Hawk Sports canvas grappling dummy.
The grappling dummy can be used for people practicing BJJ, MMA, karate, and judo. It is 5-foot in height and comes unfilled. Cotton or other soft materials are the best to fill it with, we don’t recommend using sand.
As well as grappling training, it can also be used for throwing, and floor punching techniques. Hawk Sports even gives buyers a 3-year warranty replacement with the bag!
Pros
- Can be used for practicing many techniques
- 3-year warranty replacement
- Fully moveable
Cons
- Not a typical punch bag
- Comes unfilled
Product Specs
| Weight | Up to 120lbs |
| Dimensions | 5-foot |
Canvas Punching Bags FAQs
What to fill a canvas punching bag with?
Canvas punching bags can be filled with many different materials. You can even combine two or three materials. Sand is advised due to its weight, as well as cotton or old clothes. It’s also possible to use sawdust, plastic bags, and even rice.
We suggest that you place a cylindrical item in the middle and fill that with sand. This reinforces the middle of the bag. Then, around this tube, pack in old clothes or poly-fil material. Using old clothes or bed sheets is the cheaper option.
Do all canvas punching bags come unfilled?
No, not all canvas punch bags come unfilled, though the majority do. There is only one out of eight bags on this list that comes filled and that’s Everlast’s model.
If you don’t want to fill the punching bag yourself we advise buying this model. It also uses the best quality materials out of them all.
Canvas bag vs leather punching bag
The debate of which punching bag type is better, canvas or leather, is down to personal preference. As well as how much you want to spend.
Canvas punching bags are half the price, maybe even more compared to leather bags. Canvas models also need less maintenance.
But, leather punch bags have a longer life than canvas ones. They are more durable and depending on the model they can be used as outdoor punch bags.
How best to store a canvas punch bag?
When you’re not using your canvas punch bag it’s best to cover it so it remains in good condition. You don’t want it getting damaged from damp or humidity.
If you use it in your garage, then you can take it down after each use and place it somewhere cool. That might be a hassle though, so you can also cover it with a heavy-duty material.
If you want a bag that doesn’t need to be stored, we recommend buying a water punching bag.
In Summary
Here we’ve brought you eight options of canvas punching bags to pick from. As you’ve seen, seven of these come unfilled, so you’re going to have to buy extra materials if you buy one of these models.
The best canvas punching bag is the one that comes already filled though. Everlast is one of the most popular affordable boxing brands in the world. So you can be sure that you’re buying a long-lasting punchbag if you get this model.
But, if you’re looking for a cheap option, any of the others on the list are suitable.
