As we have heavy-duty support bases on the ceiling, we got the bag for additional activity. We filled it with old clothes and fabrics so that it wouldn't be too hard and light enough for us to easily raise and lower it. It is also long so that we can easily switch from punches to kicks. We enjoy it as a family, and after a month of use, it doesn't seem to have suffered a bit, so we hope it will last for a long time!