A Buyer?s Guide to Choose Good Quality Boxing Gloves

Posted by Gymsportz Fitness on September 29th, 2016

Boxing is not just a sport these days; rather it has become an activity for fitness enthusiasts. With the emergence of kickboxing and mixed martial arts and the resurgence in the popularity of boxing, companies selling boxing gloves have seen a sudden rise in their sales. There are now various kinds of boxing gloves available in the market, and every single one of them serves a specific purpose. 

Different types of gloves are used for sparring, training, fighting, cardio, kickboxing, etc. The padding, shape and material used for these gloves are different. The increasing number of options has resulted in some confusion on what boxing gloves one needs to buy. Consequently, when you are planning to buy gloves, it is important to sit down and take note of a few things before you spend your hard-earned money. 

Here is the ultimate buyer’s guide to choosing good quality boxing gloves: 

Type of Activity

If you are going to start training for boxing, you need to pick a pair of training gloves. However, for just cardio training like hitting heavy bags and shadow boxing, go for cardio boxing gloves. Boxing gloves used in fighting are entirely different. Take guidance from your instructor about the size and types of gloves suitable for you

Glove Size

Glove size is dependent on the circumference of your hand. It is usually displayed in ounces (oz.) and come in even sizes starting from 8, 10, 12, and so on. Glove size usually determines the glove weight a boxer should train in. Glove size is different from glove weight. Also, bigger glove sizes have more padding and offer better hand protection. To find the gloves that fit your hands perfectly, always try them with your hand wraps on.

Style of Closure

Until a few years ago, all boxing gloves were lace-ups. With the rise of people choosing to train alone, boxing gloves are now coming with Velcro closures. They are easy to put on and take off without help. Lace up gloves usually provide a secure fit and are still prevalent in boxing fights while Velcro gloves are used extensively for cardio training.

Material

Leather is the most popular material used to make boxing gloves. Vinyl is also used especially for making cardio boxing gloves. Leather boxing gloves are high-quality and durable when compared to vinyl gloves. Leather gloves offer better value for money in the long run. Vinyl gloves are cheaper and wear out quickly.

Color

It may appear unimportant at first, yet the color is quite an important factor when it comes to buying boxing gloves. Red is one of the most popular colors used in fighting gloves. The reason is very scientific, red is less visible to the human eyes than other colors in the spectrum. When the opponent is dazed, he is not able to see where the punches are coming from. Light colored gloves work best for training. Beginners can see these colors easily and catch the punches in training. 

The best boxing gloves are comfortable to wear with hand wraps on. They need to perfectly fit the hand, wrist and fingers. It should not hurt when you punch, the gloves should have a good padding to protect your hand from an impact. Ask your instructor for some recommendations and choose the boxing gloves based on your requirements.

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Gymsportz.sg is one of the leading exercise equipment online suppliers in Singapore. It was founded in 2009. They provide a huge variety of home use and various commercial equipment suiting the corporate and individuals’ need for fitness equipment.