Hands-Free Kick Pads Review: A DIY Guide to MODEREVE's Solo Training Solution

So, you’re working on your roundhouse in Fargo (or freezing your toes off trying), and you stumble across these MODEREVE hands-free kicking pads. Sounds like a dream, right? You mount one up, kick away solo—no training partner needed, just you and your backyard birch tree. But before you haul out the toolbox, let’s talk honestly about what’s solid and what’s, well, a bit questionable about this contraption.

First, it’s got that “functional industrial” look—lots of steel, a spring or two, and a mounting bracket that only wants to party with something big and round (think telephone poles or those sturdy trees in your yard). If your main plan is to put this on a standard heavy bag or a slender pipe, prepare to do some extra prep work. And don’t even dream of slapping it on a wall; the whole design is about hugging stuff that’s circular and hefty.

Durability? It’s a mixed bag. The steel won’t give up easily, but the mounting hardware feels a little too skinny for anyone practicing serious adult-size kicks. Yes, the kick pad itself is replaceable, which is great if you’re a high-volume kicker, but the construction doesn’t scream “hurricane proof.” If you really lean into your kicks, the smaller bracket and tension straps can shift around. You might wind up fiddling and re-tightening when you just want to train.

Adjustability is actually where this thing shines. The pad swings up, down, left, right, so you can mimic all the funky angles you’ll hit in sparring. But here’s the rub: getting it locked solid at the perfect height (and keeping it there) is trickier than you’d expect. If stability is your jam, and you want to wail away without stuff slipping, you’ll need a chunk of time on the front end getting it right—maybe MacGyver-ing some padding or a wood block behind it if your mounting surface doesn’t play nice.

Now, let’s talk noise. Hoo boy, if you live in an apartment or have neighbors who go to bed early, think twice. When this thing takes a solid hit, it clangs. Not gently either—think big-dog barking-at-the-Mailman loud, especially if the straps or bracket start to rattle.

How about size? The pad is a tad small—perfect for accuracy, a little less so if you want to unleash wild high kicks without aiming. Heavy hitters should note that when you really lay into it, the pad can bottom out, and sometimes the mounting bracket shifts or the straps start their wandering act. It’s best for practicing speed and accuracy rather than brute power—don’t expect that heavy bag thud.

One thing you’ll want to remember: if your training spot isn’t ideal, this thing will show you every flaw. Try to cheat it onto a hanging bag, and you’ll be chasing more wobble than focus. Mount it to something solid, though, and it’s a genuinely creative way to get your kicks in without needing a human target—or arguing with your significant other over who’s holding the mitts this week.

Bottom line? If you’re chasing a Taekwondo-inspired target pad that doesn’t need a buddy to hold it, and you’ve got a sturdy, stationary post in your world, it can be a useful addition to solo drills—just not a heavy-duty replacement for traditional gear. But if your home gym is limited to hanging bags, or you don’t enjoy fiddling with fussy hardware, keep scrolling (or seriously upgrade your DIY game).

So, if you like tools that require some tinkering and you’re cool with keeping your kicks sharp rather than monster-strong, you’ll probably dig it. If you want out-of-the-box brute toughness with zero hassle, this isn’t your match—look for something chunkier or just bribe a family member to hold pads. Either way, keep stretching and don’t put holes in your siding, okay?