My question is some of the guys I sparr with, namely a local pro, uses 14 oz gloves when we sparr, while I use 16 oz. I don't know weather to drop down to 14 oz so he does not have a slight advantage or weather I should stick with 16oz for my benefit of stamina. Thanks for checking this thread out.

My question is some of the guys I sparr with, namely a local pro, uses 14 oz gloves when we sparr, while I use 16 oz. I don't know weather to drop down to 14 oz so he does not have a slight advantage or weather I should stick with 16oz for my benefit of stamina. Thanks for checking this thread out.

I would probably go to 14s as well. Here in Ecuador we use 12oz gloves for sparring.

I think I agree with 14s as well.

I used to be a huge advocate for sparring with heavier gloves till I dropped down to fight gloves and realized I had no defense - the bigger bulkier gloves provided me with an unrealistic shield.

If you're worried about busting up your sparring partners, I would try something like the Top Ten sparring gloves from Totiro-usa.com which is a 16 ounce glove that's about the same size as fight gloves.

Also, softer gloves like IMF Tech or Winning would be nicer on your sparring partners as well. An IMF or Winning 14 will have better padding than a 16 ounce Reyes & probably even a 16 ounce Grant.

Yeah I was concerned about protecting my hands as well as my sparring partner, but I don't think he is as concerned so I think I will start using 14's. He was using the el cheapo everlasts which have no padding or hand protection.

Yeah I was concerned about protecting my hands as well as my sparring partner, but I don't think he is as concerned so I think I will start using 14's. He was using the el cheapo everlasts which have no padding or hand protection.

good gawd i hate those gloves
and EVERYBODY uses them
when i see folks trying to spar me with them, half the time i'll make sure i'm wearing my grant super bag gloves to even the playing field a little.

I have grant campeon bag gloves but use Everlast Proffesional Lace up 16oz to sparr.

Also, softer gloves like IMF Tech or Winning would be nicer on your sparring partners as well. An IMF or Winning 14 will have better padding than a 16 ounce Reyes & probably even a 16 ounce Grant.

definitely agree with you there.

16s for me, better for hand protection and defense.

Heres the gloves most of us use here, they are handmade by the sons of the coach in a small workshop near the gym, I think I paid $35 or $40 or so new if I can remember right. Leather construction, 12 oz, velcro cuff.
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I think I agree with 14s as well.

I used to be a huge advocate for sparring with heavier gloves till I dropped down to fight gloves and realized I had no defense - the bigger bulkier gloves provided me with an unrealistic shield.

If you're worried about busting up your sparring partners, I would try something like the Top Ten sparring gloves from Totiro-usa.com which is a 16 ounce glove that's about the same size as fight gloves.

Also, softer gloves like IMF Tech or Winning would be nicer on your sparring partners as well. An IMF or Winning 14 will have better padding than a 16 ounce Reyes & probably even a 16 ounce Grant.

I also find it hard to do clean punching on the inside with 16s cuz they are so fat. A lot of your punches are stifled

for the fighters i train i go by the weight of the fighter anybody over 160 i make them wear 16, anything below its 14 i do not allow 12s for sparring. my fighters spar alot and bigger gloves cuts down on the injurys. and i personaly use 16-18 depending on who im sparring

for the fighters i train i go by the weight of the fighter anybody over 160 i make them wear 16, anything below its 14 i do not allow 12s for sparring. my fighters spar alot and bigger gloves cuts down on the injurys. and i personaly use 16-18 depending on who im sparring

What do they use in Cuba? The Ecuadorians seem to follow alot of the Cuban type of training so I thought that why they use 12s here. I was surprised when they told me to buy 12s and I sure felt the punches in the few times I have been able to spar. I also sometimes use them for bagwork as you can see in the following very short vid, feel free to crit

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for the fighters i train i go by the weight of the fighter anybody over 160 i make them wear 16, anything below its 14 i do not allow 12s for sparring. my fighters spar alot and bigger gloves cuts down on the injurys. and i personaly use 16-18 depending on who im sparring

My logic exactly. I found that the most occuring injuries in the gym are usually hand and wrist, so 16s are usually the best bet. Punches are still felt quite well on these though.

i use 16's in sparring but they are small and compact for 16's, not heavy bulky gloves that give you an unrealistic idea of defence

No tooting my horn but I use 18's only in sparring. They build your speed up a lot more

I've sparred a ex world champion and for the longest I didn't know he wore 12oz while I wore 18oz.:sad: Wonder why his punches were felt a little more then usual.

I've sparred a ex world champion and for the longest I didn't know he wore 12oz while I wore 18oz.:sad: Wonder why his punches were felt a little more then usual.

Did yer deck him Vers? Just tell me you did.

Did yer deck him Vers? Just tell me you did.

That dude was a swarmer. I did left hook him and his head whipped to the side. I was shocked he didn't drop. I did have 18's though. I wasn't used to being attacked. I'm usually the attacker.

That's why I use 16 to build speed and stamina, but **** if he is using 14. I know its not that much but every little bit helps especially when he is a pro and I am not.

That dude was a swarmer. I did left hook him and his head whipped to the side. I was shocked he didn't drop. I did have 18's though. I wasn't used to being attacked. I'm usually the attacker.

So was he shorter than you or some bigger guy with a bully style?

nah im 175 he probably 190 just has alot more ring experience

So was he shorter than you or some bigger guy with a bully style?

My size. He wasn't stronger I was just shocked and not used to it.

I use either 16 or 18, but lately i have been forced to use 18 cause some of my sparring partners complained, i don't want to brag but recently i have been dropping people in sparring a lot, i don't try to hurt people on purpose but i guess **** happens.

It's not a big deal for me, i don't see much of a difference between the 16oz and the 18oz honestly.

right but do you drop down?

right but do you drop down?

Was the question directed at me, and if it was, what do you mean? Do i drop down in weight or do i get dropped sparring?

I meant if you were me do you drop glove size

I meant if you were me do you drop glove size

Yeah i would, that guy is bigger than you and using smaller gloves, either get some 14oz or make the guy wear some 16oz.

thanx for the reply

I use either 16 or 18, but lately i have been forced to use 18 cause some of my sparring partners complained, i don't want to brag but recently i have been dropping people in sparring a lot, i don't try to hurt people on purpose but i guess **** happens.

It's not a big deal for me, i don't see much of a difference between the 16oz and the 18oz honestly.

Some gloves have more padding in the larger gloves, others have the same amount of knuckle padding but have small ball bearing weights sewn into the seam to get the exact weight. Seems to defeat the purpose a bit.

What do they use in Cuba? The Ecuadorians seem to follow alot of the Cuban type of training so I thought that why they use 12s here. I was surprised when they told me to buy 12s and I sure felt the punches in the few times I have been able to spar. I also sometimes use them for bagwork as you can see in the following very short vid, feel free to crit

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Hey man I would stick to using the 12s for bagwork, thats too small for sparring ya old man face will get smashed up.

Hey man I would stick to using the 12s for bagwork, thats too small for sparring ya old man face will get smashed up.

Thanks for the advice swifty lol