The Suples SPEED dummy is made from high quality vinyl. The X-Large SPEED Dummy is 71 inches tall and weighs 53 lbs. The size is recommended for athletes 190 lbs and above The purpose of The Suples Dummy *Speed is to help athletes to perform a high volume (up to 3x the rate) of different techniques in fast or slow mode depending upon how well those techniques have been mastered. Sharpen Skills while Warming Up: The Suples Dummy *Speed is very often used as a warm-up tool before practice sessions. Sharpening skills while warming up is one of the most effective coaching methods Coach Ivan has been using from the day he invented the Suples Dummy *Speed . (No more wasted warm-up activities!)