My trainer says I should use a heavier 14 ounce glove so id get stronger but i think 14 ounce will be too heavy and Ive read in some forums that you seem to punch wide when you use heavier gloves and I dont want to be in bad form.. Im thinking of getting a 12 ounce glove but im a bit confused. Im pretty comfortable with my 10 ounce now but I do realize I should use a heavier glove in the future fpr better protection as my punches get stronger..
Should I be getting a 12 ounce or 13 ounce pair? Ram — using 12 ounce for the heavy bag, double-end bag. Use 16 ounce for sparring. Ive tried 16oz and 18oz before but there uncomftable to hit the bag with.
Would a pair of 10oz to 8oz be ok? I hurt my right hand a few month go back so ive been wrapping my hands extra special. I use the long 3. I dont do it to tight either as i know this can do even more damage. Im also not a heavy hitter if that helps plus i come from a weight training back ground but carry a bit of fat. Ive lost bout a stone but if i carry on loosing weight i dont think id be a heavy weight i probably be a cruiserweight maybe.
Thanks for ur help. As for the heavybags, I think 10oz is much too light for a heavyweight. I recommend Reyes gloves if you need a smaller tighter glove. I think ProMex is pretty small too. You can also wrap your hand more but ehhh, I think the wraps would just feel weird. You can try putting a pad like those pros use over your knuckles and back of your hand to take up more space in the glove. Laces or hook and closure Hello coach, waht would you recomend for a small wrist and good wrist support to hit the heavy bag.
Laces gloves or Hook and closures. The gloves are simply too large for realistic defense; all you have to do is raise one of those huge gloves around eye level and no one can hit your head. No heavyweight I know uses more than 16s. The sad fact of the matter is that even a lot of 16oz gloves are designed for people with very large hands. You develop your maximum speed using relaxation and power-building techniques stretching, plyometric workouts, clapping push-ups, etc.
You develop endurance using repetitive movements and SOME resistance speed bag, light weights. You develop mental speed by throwing punches as fast as possible shadowboxing. Using heavy gloves fulfills almost none of those. So even once you take those gloves off and you have the muscle to punch faster…your brain is not use to being able to punch so fast and your body will run out of punches to throw.
YOu said to use the 16o. Whats the difference between using them to hit the bag and to sparr? I forgot to mention that my gym is poor so my sparring partner may be using smaller gloves than my 14o. Plyometrics is a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, generally for the purpose of improving performance in sports. Plyometric movements, in which a muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence, use the strength, elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the desired training goal.
Plyometrics is used to increase the speed or force of muscular contractions, providing explosiveness for a variety of sport-specific activities.
Imagine running 3 miles with an extra 10lbs on your back. You WILL feel the weight after having taken so many steps. When I said that you body will run out of punches to throw, I meant that your mind will not have any more punches in mind. Pretend your arms are weighed down and you can only throw 2 punches at a time. Over time, you will only get good at throwing 2-punch combinations.
But if you keep your arms light, you can throw 10 punch combinations. And over time, you will develop betterpunch combinations because you got to practice them more. Can i do heavy bag training bare hand, 2. What if do with gloves. Regards Gopal Sapra Should i just get the 16oz or should I go for the 14 oz?
Please help. Hey Ashley, 16oz is too heavy for a female lb. I would use 14oz at the max for sparring, perhaps but I think 12oz is better for you.
Get Grant or Ringside. Some gloves will fit better anatomically than others. Should an 8 oz glove work or should I get a I would still get 16oz for sparring and 12oz or 14oz for bagwork, Akash. For competition, you use whatever size your weight class says you must use. Here you go, J. Thank you.
I appreciate the effort but im having financial trouble so is there another source of gloves you think? But i was looking around and i was able to find some around my price range. I typically use the community gloves from my gym I take kickboxing and bag classes and was wondering what size gloves in ounces I should purchase. I am just planning on taking classes, not competing. I ordered a pair of Fighting brand 14oz training gloves.
I will be using them for multipurpose, pads, light bag hitting and some sparring. Your feed back would be greatly appreciated. You definitely could use those training gloves. I like to use softer gloves specifically made for sparring.
Some buy the fresheners that you put in the glove after using them. I also helps to let them hang dry. I need 18oz. Two questions:. I did worn it once for 10 minutes. Your instructor is right. Was thinking of getting 16oz rival rs2v sparring gloves to use for sparring and heavy bag work would these work. My son is 10 years-old and has been using the Ringside IMF 14OZ sparring gloves for sparring and a second same pair for training.
The gloves would be the same weight, but maybe easier to handle? Not so big? But, in amateur boxing, do they supply junior size gloves for kids? Please advice.
In amateur boxing, the gloves they use are already small 10oz or 12oz. If your sons wearing 14oz for sparring you should make sure the other kid is as well. Ive seen some people that spar their kids with 10oz, it wouldnt be right for the other to wear 14oz. Hello, Im in need of new sparring gloves. I was using the 16oz Grants exactly like the ones at the top of this page. I love them, however I cant seem to find them anywhere. Out of stock or just not available. I hear great things about the Rival ones.
I like these RS1 Pro Sparring ones. I hear the short cuff is better. I like all of those brands, you should pick the one you like most.
Everyone has their own personal preference for fit, comfort, and feel. Long cuff might be more comfortable for someone who likes to block a lot or wants a more secure wrist feeling for angled hooks. It really depends on what you like. You have to try it to know. Will any leather gloves by Title, Ringside, Fighting, Rival be durable enough for the bag? For heavy bag, use bag gloves or training gloves.
All the brands you mentioned are pretty good, I like them all. Thank you for responding. Is that not the case? What do you recommend for use on the heavy bag if not these? When I said training with a bigger glove, I meant training with a heavier glove. Sorry about that confusion. Thanks for answering my question.
Also is there a difference between training gloves and sparring gloves? Sparring gloves are bigger and softer for hitting opponents but they will go flat quickly if you pound them against a bag. Hi, i am looking to get a new pair of gloves. I was looking to switch up to either a 14 or 16 oz pair. I am a 5ft4in female and weigh about lbs.
Some brands will have a tighter fit. Any input on the Hayabusa Pro 16oz gloves for heavy bag work? It would also be nice if they had a lining to help with sweat and to keep my hands cool. Where I train has no air conditiong, and no fans unless absolutely neccessary.
Any suggestions? I would guess 18oz or 20oz for you Mike. Maybe the fancy Everlast ones or high-end Rival gloves. I have to say that boxing has never been a comfortable sport for me. Everyone that trains hard will be completely sweating by the end of the workout. Hi, I would like to buy a new pair of bag gloves and I am currently stuck in choosing between the following gloves.
Ringside IMF tech bag gloves 14oz, ringside super bag gloves 12oz and fighting sports bag gloves 12oz. I would appreciate if you have any recommendations on my choices. Would wearing 18 oz gloves for bag work improve my hand speed compared to 16 oz gloves?
Would you even be able to tell a noticeable difference between the weight? I walked away with a pair of Twins 12oz. I agree with your trainer. Thinking about masters competition gloves or a 16oz bag glove.
For training, some guys will use lighter gloves like 12 or I am 16 male weighting lbs 50 kg which size gloves will be appropriate for me i had never boxed before and i had to use the gloves for only punching punchbags my hands are not too big also tell me about how heavy punchbag should i start and a little information about hand raps please please please reply soon.
So i was hoping you could recommend what kind of bag gloves to get, and what size. Check the weight above and try the recommended sizes. Get some real boxing gloves, man! I am a novice boxer — really just getting started. The gym I am training out only carries their brand and Everlast. Tired of borrowing and want to buy my own. Using them for heavy bag and sparring so basically want to buy an overall training glove if that makes sense.
Can you recommend the right size — I am guessing 18 oz. Also, I read your article but can you recommend a good brand — several people have mentioned Fuel. Thanks for your help. The recommended brands and sizes are listed above. Also, I am lean and good shape at lbs. Thanks again. Hey Johnny, Ive been boxing for only about a month now, maybe twice a week. But I plan to start training 4 times a week consistently. My hand circumference without wraps is 8.
Im looking for some heavy bag gloves but need help deciding which ones to get. The only thing about the Rival Ultra Bag gloves is that the 14oz are for an extra large size and extra large is for 9. Also I heard the fighting sports bag gloves wrist support is not good. Which ones do u recommend for me? Fighting sports gloves will be fine, Alex. Also i plan to use the heavy bag gloves on mitts as well. I plan to buy sparring gloves at a later date. You mention you have some tri-techs by fighting.
Hi Johnny, i am a male about lbs. I am using my 10oz winning for pad works. Do you consider that as too light? Somehow i like it better than the 12oz. What is the risk of me using the 10oz for pad works? Another thing, have you tried or heard about the Boundboxing branded gloves. I wonder if you ever heard about the brand or even tried it before?
My suggestions for glove size are listed above. Different people like different weights. If you use gloves that are too light, you risk wrist injury especially when you land hard punches at awkward angles. I havent read all posts closely so this may have already been covered. I also recommend buying 16oz gloves for most people for sparring. The thing you have to be careful of is too make sure the weight is mostly in padded area on the knuckles.
You can buy 16 oz gloves that have the weight around the collar and are nothing more than glorified bag mitts around the knuckle area.
A common mistake. When doing heavy bag work I use thin bag mitts. My logic for this is that the impact created on my bones in my hands will strengthen them. I realise this is more suited to people who already know how to punch correctly and people who dont have any existing hand injuries. I have been doing this for 15 years and have had no problems. I also noticed that most of the people with hand injuries use big soft gloves, is this just a coincidence?
Other martial arts use impact to strenghten bones and I think there is some merit to it. JN What is your opinion? But so can thicker gloves. Thin gloves are not a foolproof idea because many punches are landed a bad angle in boxing. You have a moving opponent, someone who keeps shifting around and even parrying down your wrists. The last thing you want as a competing boxer is a hand injury before your fight day.
It would ruin all the time you spent in training. If you abuse your body enough, it will fall apart no matter how well your bones are formed. At the pro level, many of them stop banging the heavy bag so hard. I am looking for a couple of pairs of 16oz sparring gloves. I have been using Tuf-Wear bag gloves for two years now and I love them, they still look like new.
My favorite brands are Grant, Ringside, Rival. Hi Johnny. First, great site! Reading through all the articles because I want to leave the boring weight lifting gym behind me and learn to box.
My question. Should i go for the 18oz with more padding? I want to buy boxing gloves that I can use for bag and sparring… I weight lbs, should I get 14 ounce our 16 ounce? Hi Johnny or anyone who knows. I use hand wraps with a sponge for extra padding and yet my hands still kill, middle knuckle bruises, wah wah wah. Any idea what glove would have to most padding or any other ideas? Never tried those gel wraps so not sure if they work.
Will avoid the gel. Would a larger size glove help? Or just extra padding or wraps inside? Learn to wrap your hands correctly and use proper form. Better padding will not compensate for bad form. Or can I pretty much stick to 12oz with every brand?
Every brand has a different fit but generally all will fit you just fine. I wear 12oz up to 18oz with no problems. The thinner bag gloves are good for hitting the heavybag. The larger gloves can give you a false sense of security. The thinner gloves will force the boxer to make a proper fist while hitting the bag. This is especially important for newer boxers.
Hi Johnny! I am new with boxing, from the bag to the gloves. I was hoping you could give me a recommendation about a standing Bag, and brand of gloves you may recommend. I am 21, , female. Something to keep my mind from getting off track with work.
Thanks again! For you I would recommend 16oz or even 18oz gloves. For a bag, you can use any of the standing bags that they sell at the sports good stores. I highly suggest that you got to a boxing gym first to get an idea of what kind of equipment you like before you buy anything.
That would be a great way to maximize your savings. Thanks for taking your time out to respond. I will even see about the hanging bag. That can break down the padding and make it less effective or wear out faster.
I had a question about Fairtex gloves. I know you listed your favorites and recommendations above and Fairtex is typically more for Muay Thai, but did you have any input on these type of gloves? They seem to be regarded highly by others.
Mainly will be used for bag work and pads, but maybe some light sparring. Curious to hear how they hold up and the comfort level, etc. Thanks and again, great job! I think you know more about them than me.
What size sparring gloves do you recommend? I have been using 16oz to spar but i just feel like i am held back with the 16oz. I have a harder time snapping my punches. I use 10oz for pad work with my coach and i obviously fight using 10oz. Do you think 16 is fine or would 14 for sparring maybe be better?
Other than the video I sent you personally, I have only had one other fight, and it lasted 1 minute. I won! Not worth it. Once I become a better boxer and much less of a brawler I will post them!
A win is a win. Everyone brawls a little when the time comes. I actually lost my first fight but it was a close decision and some think I won but she was a lot cleaner.
I just threw the entire time! It was pretty fun! My 2nd fight was over within 1 minute. That all Ive had so far. Ringside in Kansas City next. I talked to my coach about using 14oz and while he agrees it would be better for me, I hit really hard for my weight and he thinks he wants me to continue to use 16oz to protect my sparring partners. Ive almost knocked my partners out on a number of occassions with just a clean hit. You wouldnt think it looking at me either! Kinda funny.
So its completely fine. I want my partners to stay protected. I guess once I figure out my power, Ill move to 14oz for sparring….. Also, I am a female.
I am not bulky at all. I hit really hard for my weight though. My coach says for my weight i am the hardest puncher hes worked with. You wouldnt know this by just looking at me though! Hey johnny what 16oz gloves you think will help me make a tighter fist? Anyway I just want gloves that will let me make a tight fist. I keep hearing good things about ringside imf sparring gloves, with your experience what gloves you think will help?
The gloves are there to pad your hands. You might be using a bad handwrap technique. I was thinking winning or grants but i dont know which to go with. Hey Johnny, I have a boyfriend that has been training and stopped for a while and getting back into it, trying to go pro.
He wanted some gloves with weights to train with. What are the best gloves that you can recommend? Hi, thank you for all the comments left on here, I have been reading down through them and just super helpful info for a beginner like me…. I live on a island and basically order everything online.
Based on the specifications I am going to need a 14oz. I am on a budget and have been looking at 2 different gloves Everlast Pro Style and Everlast Protex2. Would you recommend Everlast? If so are they good for wrists. I really need good wrist support. Also I saw RingSide which I saw you previously recommended. Are either of these brands good wrist support? Really appreciate all the information.
Ringside would offer much better wrist support than everlast. There are too many stay away brands to list; the easier answer would be to focus on the brands I do mention. Elastic handwraps are best. They are more comfortable and secure the hand better.
No No! Sparring gloves are softer and give you less protection than bag gloves. By bag gloves I meant for you to get the quality bag gloves that look like regular boxing gloves. Not the flimsy thin ones. I really like the style of the Rival gloves but I want to get something on the cheaper side until i invest in some of the more expensive gloves.
I would like to start training at three to four times a week, so thats how often i would be using the gloves. Thanks for the help. Fitness gloves are for aerobic exercise and punching the air. With that said, Rival is still one of the better brands out there but I would recommend for you to get title training gloves if you want to save money.
I have been getting some pretty sore fingers after training, esp on the heavy bag. Its a bit painful when a make a tight fist and there is just some general mild pain in the fingers which last about 3 days. The standard heavy bag routines are maybe for 6 rounds at most.
Save your hands for the other bags like speed bag and double-end bag! Hello, i weigh I was thinking about getting 14oz gloves, im not sure about getting 16oz. Thinking the 16oz might be a little heavy.
I am buying gloves for sparring. Loving the site, very informative. Just had a quick question concerning recommended glove size. I wanted to know if there is a better glove out there. I was thinking about the title black, title platinum or a totally different brand all together. Intense bag work is going to give you hand problems sooner or later. There is no bag glove that can take away the pain.
You have to turn it down. You should move to hitting a heavy bag filled with water or use other equipment. Hitting mitts is a better idea and develops your skills better effectively. Both are very similar. Hey Johhny, i weigh And when using 14 or 16oz gloves will my hand speed become faster when i drop to 12oz or lower, or mma gloves.
I am trying to find Extra Large gloves. My hand measures between 9. You can try getting 18oz training gloves. I would try Grant. A lot of the heavyweights use those. I weigh What glove size would you recommend for sparring. Everybody I know spars with at least 16oz because 14 is too painful. If I use a 16oz glove would my hand speed increase if i dropped down to a lower sized glove 12oz or lower or say mma gloves?
Your articles are really in-depth and they just reflect not only the extent of your knowledge but also your passion for boxing. Please keep it up! I live in India, and have taken up boxing purely as a fitness activity. I have had limited fighting and training experience by virtue of being an army brat who grew up around soldiers. So do tell which are better? Heavy bag gloves are far better. Better cushion for your hand, better support for your wrists, better protection all around.
They cost more too for good reason. Once you improve your punching power, you will understand why. I have medium sized hands and long fingers.
What size should I get for boxing gloves? I just plan to do the amateur kickboxing so do you think those Everlast gloves from Target or Walmart are good enough?
I have no idea what size to recommend for you…12oz or 14oz. I would recommend you try on different gloves at the gym and find out what you like before you buy something. Do you think these are decent? Those protex gloves are nice! For your brother, get 16oz if the gloves are for training or sparring. Should I be concerned about weight? Do you have any solution?
The right gloves should come in ounces, not sizes. These gloves are even good for heavy bag training, if you have bad hand soreness from the usually hard work on a heavy bag then you need these gloves! Every single person in the gym will want to be sparring with you after you purchase these gloves. These gloves are the Cadillac of boxing gloves, used by professionals in all combat sports worldwide. Cleto Reyes never disappoints with their design quality and durability. The Cleto Reyes extra padding boxing gloves are made of premium leather that is top of the line in quality.
The hook and loop closure makes these gloves not only comfortable around the wrist, but also easy to put on and off for those quick sparring sessions at the gym. The water repellent nylon covering makes sure that these gloves will never crack from water and sweat damage. These gloves include two inches of padding around the punch area, this is absolutely amazing protection for sparring! I believe with Cleto Reyes you get the best bang for your buck when compared to every other glove on this list.
Title Gel World Boxing Gloves. Now with exclusive gel enforced lining and multi-layered foam padding for the ultimate in-style performance and protection.
Gel lining delivers an unbeatable layer of custom form fit and impact resistance. Awesome wraparound adjustable wrist strap with hook-and-loop closure for secure fit. The reason I love these gloves is because they stay cool on the inside no matter the amount of heat they take on the outside. These Title Gel World bag gloves are great boxing gloves for sparring and heavy training. A good alternative to the gloves listed above, the Title Gel is synonymous with boxing history.
We gave these gloves a 8. Sale Ringside Apex Boxing Gloves. The Ringside Apex boxing gloves are an absolute game changer. These gloves are super comfortable and supportive, perfect for those late night sparring sessions in the game. These gloves are recommended for beginners who are just starting to spar in Boxing or Muay Thai. I personally have tried these gloves and they feel like pillows on your hands.
They are very stylish and have over 10 different color combinations to choose from. Everlast Pro Style Boxing Gloves. Pros: — Antimicrobial treatment — Multiple colors to choose from — Full padding on front and back — Great return policy from Amazon. The Everlast Pro Style Boxing Gloves are a great pair of gloves for someone who is just starting to spar.
These gloves are iconic with boxing, Everlast is a brand that has stood the test of time. Mesh panels allow your hands to stay cool. Antimicrobial treatment prevents offensive odors, keeping your gloves smelling fresh. Overall this is a quality brand and a quality first pair of boxing gloves for someone who is looking to get into sparring.
We gave this glove an 8 out of 10 because there is much more to desire from a true boxing glove. Venum Contender Boxing Gloves. Pros: — Over 10 colors to choose from — Multi density foam for protection — Designed for extended use — Awesome return policy from Amazon.
The Venum Contender Boxing Gloves are specifically made for sparring, mitt training, and heavy bag training. These are some serious boxing gloves that can be used by beginners and advanced boxers for heavier training. We recommend getting the larger size when sparring, however the Venum Contender boxing gloves offers a wide range of sizes to fit your needs.
We gave these gloves a guru score of 8. However, they still have some things that should be worked on. The inner lining can be uncomfortable at times and the break-in period can seem longer than other sparring gloves on this list.
Twins Special Boxing Gloves. Pros: — Made in Thailand — Multiple colors to choose from — Super comfortable and durable — Amazing return policy from Amazon. These gloves are specifically made for hard training, perfect for sparring and heavier training. Also very regular in competitions in the stadiums of Thailand.
Up to lbs — 50 kg. The smallest practical adult glove, a great choice for hitting pads with your coach or on the heavy bag. We at Askari recommend you to train with 10oz before a competition so that you can emulate the gloves used in the fight.
The 12 oz boxing gloves is more common use for pads and light sparring. Works also excellent to use when drilling with your training partner. The best all-around training glove is an 12 oz glove if you are not sure what size to buy. This size is suitable to use in free-sparring and hitting pads.
They are bigger and safer because they have a wider area with more padding. You should definitely use these gloves when you are sparring, but they will also work great for pads. Important: This information and advice is indicative only. We suggest to consult with your trainer who will be able to choose the most appropriate model for you. Boxing gloves are cushioned gloves that fighters wear on their hands during boxing matches and practices. Modern boxing gloves reduce superficial facial injuries; however, as modern boxing gloves give their user the ability to throw stronger punches to head without damaging the hands, they also increase the risk of brain damage for participants.
Boxing gloves usually come with either lace-ups or velcro. In velcro gloves, the velcro acts as a second handwrap that adds more stability to the wrist. Lace-up gloves provide a more snug and secure fit, but unlike velcro gloves, require assistance from another person to lace, and are usually wrapped with tape before the match. Lace-up gloves can be converted to velcro gloves using a hook and loop converter. Three types of padding commonly used in boxing gloves are horsehair padding, foam padding or a mix of both.
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