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Boxing Gloves: Choosing the right kind

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Boxing Gloves: Choosing the right kind
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Recently, there have been alot of questions about boxing gloves and what to buy. In this segment, im going to describe the different kinds of boxing gloves and the advantages/disadvantages of each. Hopefully this will help you to decide which type of glove best suits your needs.
There are many different brands, styles, and materials of boxing gloves on the market today, across a wide rande of prices.

The first type I'll start with will be Fitness Gloves. Fitness style boxing gloves come in a variety of weights ranging from 12-16 ounces. They generally do not provide the construction quality and materials of the other gloves and that is because they are designed for "light" use. These are the types of gloves that youll see people using in a kick-boxing aerobic class for example. They are meant to provide some resistance for shadow boxing, and light bag work. Most fitness gloves are only available in velco closure style, which means they dont lace up. This makes for ease of putting them on by the user alone.
Advantages: Inexpensive, Easy to put on
Disadvantages: Poor protection, Lower quality construction and materials

The next type of glove I'll cover is the Bag Glove. Bag gloves come in a wide variety of styles and constructions. Most of the lower priced bag gloves do not have much wrist support, or wrist padding. They generally have velcro closures, although some of the higher quality versions are lace up. Lower end models usually have a soft, detatched thumb and lower lifespan from vinyl or low end coverings, while some of the higher end gloves have a protected attatched thumb and synthetic leather or real leather for long life. Bag gloves come in weights ranging from 10-18 ounces. They are not suitable for any sparring or competition work, merely bag work, hence the name.
Advantages: Value, longevity and protection with higher end models
Disadvantages: No sparring, some lower end models have no padded thumb/wrist/poor wrist support.

Next I'll talk about the Training/Sparring Glove. These gloves are used for bag training, and sparring. They are usually in the 14-18 ounce range and generally have better hand protection than the previous types. Many of the quality training gloves of today have molded or injected foam layers of protection over the knuckles and hand, have padded wrist section, and provide great stability and protection overall. These gloves come in lace up versions mainly, but some are also offered in velcro closure. These provide great durability and dont break down as quickly as a competition style glove.
Advantages: Great protection, durability, and versatility.
Disadvantages: More expensive than previous 2. Cant be used in sanctioned events.

Finally, I'll go over the last style of glove which is the Competition Glove. There are amateur competition gloves and professional competition gloves. You can tell which gloves are the amateur ones because they have a white section covering the front of the gloves and knuckles. These are used to help with scoring an amateur bout, and they are sometimes a heavier weight than a pro glove to provide more protection for the boxers. The amateur gloves come in weights from 10-12 ounce. The pro gloves provide outstanding hand protection and quality construction and come in weights of 8-12 ounces. The only real downside to a competition style glove, is that they are designed to hold shape for a number of bouts. They may break down a little quicker than a training or bag glove, because they are designed for a specific purpose, and that purpose is not grinding it out on your bag work. They are also usually more expensive than the others.
Advantages: Superior craftmanship, great protection, allowed for competition amateur and pro(You must check with the sanctioning body of the event as for which gloves are allowed)
Disadvantages: Expensive, lower lifespan than a training glove

There are also different styles of gloves that you will see such as mexican style. In general, the different styles distribute the padding and weight of the gloves in different area's giving the glove a different feel. Although 2 gloves may weigh the same oz's, they may have a very different feel to them. That is why some gloves are referred to as "punchers" gloves. Mexican style gloves like Reyes gloves are an example of these.
 
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#27 ·
My buddy that boxes pro really loves the Everlast pro trainers. He likes them better than the Reyes.
I cant really give an opinion because I havent used either of those particular models yet. Although, if they get the most votes in the poll for which gloves should be the next set I review, then we'll see :)

The thread is here:
http://www.boxingforum.com/boxing-f...es-will-reviewed-our-gear-review-section.html






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#29 ·
Steve must of took it down. i did a few write ups on gloves and different types a few days ago. You can check them out on my blog. If you guys have any gloves your wondering about that I dont have. I can get them and do a write up, just let me know.
 
#30 ·
New Classification of Glove

What do you think about the idea of a new classification for gloves like Ringside IMF gloves, Title Gel gloves, and (possibly) Top Ten sparring/training gloves?

These gloves have very special foam that holds up well to extended use and doesn't break down quickly.
This durability makes them still acceptable for sparring; as long as common sense is used in recognizing when the padding is beginning to fail.

Another brand I see used often but not mentioned much is Top Contender, between 16 and 20 ounces, I've even seen these gloves used by pros. I can only vouch for getting hit by them- i prefer to get hit by them than any weight of glove in the Everlast "high performance" line (guy was sparring me last night with the 12 ounce aerobic ones; NO WONDER my nose started bleeding).

Winning gloves are one of the last few on my wish list and probably the last gloves I'll buy - I think they're $250 now.

Everlast professional gloves have a very comfortable pocket. Used to have a pair of 18oz professional training gloves from everlast. The only problem I had with them was the fill. Punching with them on would sound like air being squeezed out of a water raft with a hole in it (feel like that too). After a little while there was what I can only assume was "synthetic horse hair" that started coming through the pocket of the glove. These little, black, pieces of plastic string would be poking my hands. I'd pull one out and the next time 2 more would start poking. Gave 'em to a buddy who absolutely adored them.
 
#33 ·
Boxing gloves are gloves that fighters wear or use on their hands to cushion the impact during boxing matches. Their primary use is to protect the knuckles of the fighters.
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#34 ·
What kinda gloves are these?

I know the black pair (slip ons) came with my everlast bag so they must be heavy bag gloves but suck really bad. Everytime I used them I would end up with bloody hands and I'd have to bleach my hand wraps.

The small red pair I know are "Youth Fun Gloves" 9 oz, they are slip ons, they didn't give me much cushion either.

I just bought some new one ones today that looks exactly like the youth ones but they say adult 14 oz but they dont say fun gloves or anything and they slip on. What are they? Are they just heavy bag gloves or what?

All I know is that I took 2 punches and it knocked my whole bag and machine over and put a hole in the wall and I barely hit the damn thing. (Yes I know proper form/stance/jab/punches now, I read and watched all the videos, I didn't use a haymaker or run into it or w/e like I did my videos I posted here before, that was before I learned how to do it right.

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#36 ·
Those gloves don't look they'd last long or are have very much padding in them.

what size of gloves would be good for a 14 year old?

EDIT: also, what type would be good for sumone who will just be trainin on a heavybag?
16 oz gloves would be a good size for ya on the heavybag. Might as well go with the everlast brand since they are very durable if you buy the right kind. The protex2 leather bag gloves are great but very expensive. The professional heavy bag gloves are great as well and last a very long time, they are 89.99 right now but can be found on sale quite often.
 
#39 ·
I would go ahead and get them. Training gloves can be used a bag gloves. Thats why they are called training gloves. The perks to having them is that you can spar with them if you ever need to as well. They are only 14 oz but I can hardly tell the different between 16 oz and 14oz. 50 is a steal. I paid 90 for mine when I got them.
 
#42 ·
the gloves i have are very durable.

the black gloves i've used for years but you need wraps with those

the red ones are durable but too small

the big 14 oz gloves have plenty of cushion, dont need wraps at all.

no need to spend $200 on gloves when I pay $25 at walmart for the gloves I got
 
#45 ·
Always need wraps to keep the small bones on your hand compact. And there is a reason why those cost 25 and the ones boxers buy are around 75-200. It's better for their hands, better cushion/padding/fit.
not on the big 14oz gloves, it even says on the case they came in, hand wraps not needed, not only that but if i were to put on hand wraps, i woudln't be able to get the gloves on at all. they are that thick and tight and the cushion extremely well, i dont feel any of it.
 
#49 ·
Bag/Mitt Gloves

So after reading the posts on this thread, for beginners its suggested to use 12 oz gloves? I went to my local sports store and tried on some everlast training gloves and the 14 oz felt a bit more comfortable then the 12 oz. I'm looking for a nice durable gloves that I can go from heavy bag to mitt and be able to fit 180 wraps in.


I'm 5'8 157 lbs
 
#51 ·
I just purchased a combination stand with a heavy bag, speed bag, and striking bag. I am new to boxing and admit that i do not know hardly anything, but i have fallen in love with the workout. Now would i be ok with a 16 oz velcro glove. My stats are 5'8 200 lbs. Im pretty solid and im a collegiate athlete, i would say for my size i hit fairly hard. I will be using hand wraps as well.

Thanks for the help
 
#53 ·
What size gloves?

I am sure this has been asked hundreds of times, but figured this being my first post it would be easier to ask instead of searching around. I am about to start training and am needing to pick up some bag gloves. I am currently looking at some Rivals. However the one issue that I am having is figuring out the right size. I am 5'8 190 in good shape and have shorter thicker fingers. Any ideas as to what size gloves may be suitable? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
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