In the video I am showing how the calculations and stuff works.
You simply take the accelerometer, attach it to the bag and hit the bag. More it accelerates, more force you put out. If you multiple acceleration times mass, you get those nice results in newtons that Fight Science and other programs put out.
It can also approximate PSI. Herman is cheap too.
Have you tried other machines, I am interested in other meters too, how did they work?
seems kinda cool. but what does a number matter anyways? you can feel it when you really connect. just like you can feel it when you miss and jam your thumb.
whats in a number
Force matters, but of all the factors it probably matters the least. The punch that’ll KO you is the one that gets you on the right spot at the right time. You see it in MMA all the time. Guys take beatings from very powerful punches, are hurt but not out. But that sneaky uppercut or hook that glances the chin at just the right moment and lights out.
what do you guys think about those punching bags on the boardwalks you see sometimes that measures your punching power? i had a nice score 850 plus. don’t remember the units.
[QUOTE=erezb;2586931]what do you guys think about those punching bags on the boardwalks you see sometimes that measures your punching power? i had a nice score 850 plus. don’t remember the units.[/QUOTE]
Well logic dictates that force is measured in Newtons.
I want to point out that while this is a handy tool and probably pretty fun its is not a perfect tool for measuring punching power. For one the maximum applied force during a impact is not the only factor which dictates the destructive power of a given impact. The amount of momentum transferred is also a crucial factor which could be measured using some very similar technology and computer assisted calculation.
Also there’s various issues with accuracy for example you would need to place the device at the center of mass of the bag which could be approximated with more calculation. I could go on but I think every one gets the idea.
[QUOTE=antonyneal;2587115]I want to point out that while this is a handy tool and probably pretty fun its is not a perfect tool for measuring punching power. For one the maximum applied force during a impact is not the only factor which dictates the destructive power of a given impact. The amount of momentum transferred is also a crucial factor which could be measured using some very similar technology and computer assisted calculation.
Also there’s various issues with accuracy for example you would need to place the device at the center of mass of the bag which could be approximated with more calculation. I could go on but I think every one gets the idea.[/QUOTE]
No, actually I think we should talk more about whether or not this is necessarily an accurate test of the destructive power of a punch overall. For one, this should be evaluated given the title of the thread, and for two, I’m curious as to some of the pro fighter’s opinions on what makes a punch most effective.
In my personal experience, the placement of the punch is the most important to damage, I mean throwing a hard punch and making sweet perfect contact with it are two different things. I notice when I’m not trying to swing hard I make better contact and my punches are more effective. Any thoughts?
Edit: Though I do want to iterate that I’m not throwing loose wimpy punches, I still have good technique and force to them. It just doesn’t feel like I’m putting as much force into them.
Sijo James Demile http://wingchundo.com an original student of Bruce Lee has been making and using these things for many years. I have used them and was not impressed. KO’s are the standard by which punching power has been measured. Alex mentioned Clay KOing Liston this fight can not be considered proof of anything as Liston was facing rape charges for raping a Chicago police officers wife by the name of Mrs Pearl Grayson who’s husband was his body guard. He made a large pay off to keep the case out of court, but the mob new it was a only a mater of time until the truth came out. The fight was fixed. This is documented in Nick Tosches book "The Devil and Sonny Liston.
[QUOTE=erezb;2586931]what do you guys think about those punching bags on the boardwalks you see sometimes that measures your punching power? i had a nice score 850 plus. don’t remember the units.[/QUOTE]
Those are fun, but they’re not consistent. I beat out a bar full of guys in New Orleans with almost a 900, but there’s another one (at the bar where I’m playing tonight) where I can barely get a 750.