Boxing glove choices...

[DoubleJab]

Okay so I'm in the market for some new 16oz gloves as my MTGs have got a little battered over the years.

I'm torn between Fairtex and Top King as these seem to be two brands that get universal praise.

My priorities are

Quality. I want a pair that will last for years

Protection. I don't want any hand problems. I'd also like a pair that are fairly soft for my sparring partners.

However...is it worth spending more? I'd be willing to spend up to £120ish if there were real advantages. Has anyone on here bought gloves for that much and was it worth it? Something like Cletos maybe?

[DoubleJab]

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[londonpride]

there's already a several page thread with the same question, should give you the answers you're looking for.

[Bodyactive]

Save your cash and stick with the Thai brands. Don't get me wrong Cleto's are awesome gloves but I doubt you would have a pair of Cleto's last you any longer than say Twins or Sandee. If you're after something a bit different we've just taken delivery of some 'Limited Edition' Sandee triple tone gloves (black/red & Yellow) and only 20 made in each size. I'll get some pics posted when they go on the website but if you want first pick they are on display in all the shops.

[Romeoblood]

Go with top king "empower" mate, a guy at my gyum uses them, they look awesome, quite soft on sparring partners as well (hes 100 an something kg, I'm about 70, and they dont hurt me)

[Bateman]

.... and so it all begins again

[Fightshop.Com]

If you want them to last for years go with Sandee. They go on for what seems like forever. They are handmade and high quality, no frills or fancy patterns just straightforward high quality material and craftsmanship, designed to work.

Available in 5 two tone colours and sizes form 10oz to 18oz

Fairtex are good but I dont see anything that justifies the extra price other than shiny leather which is aesthetically pleasing.

Available in thee colours and sizes from10oz to 16oz

Twins are good too, been around years and you know the product you are getting will do the job.

Available in a wide range of solid colours and patters

Top King no idea about longevity s the company is only a year or so old so their products haven't been out long enough to make judgments on how long they last. Design they are awesome and have sold very, very fast on the site

We only have limited stock at the moment with more to follow

If you just want a high quality glove that does the job and will last then Sandee is the best bet

http://www.fightshop.com/muay-thai-boxing-gloves-b18

[DoubleJab]

there's already a several page thread with the same question, should give you the answers you're looking for.


.... and so it all begins again

Well I read all the other threads and didn't see anything about whether it was worth spending more than £60 on a pair of gloves. Brands like Cleytos weren't mentioned I don't think.



Thanks for the advice guys :)

[TAT 70]

Anyone tried the Punch Town gloves ?

[stonecold stef]

was in the same situation
so i ditched my old pair of blitz gloves & spent the cash on a decent pair of sandee gloves you cant beat them for quality & none of my training partners have complained about getting hit by them

[Dan 'the man' Ross]

im looking at getting a pair of PunchTown BXR Pro Boxing gloves for doing some bag work but dont know what weight i should get i'm 5'9 n weight in around 158lbs what should i get 10oz, 12oz, 14oz or 16oz?