-Does the16oz gloves offer better protection for my knuckels?
-Would a 14oz fit tighter, is it better for smaller hands or just lighter?
-Will a 14oz gloves give me an advantage in sparring against someone wearing a 16oz (presuming its allowed!)?

-Does the16oz gloves offer better protection for my knuckels?
-Would a 14oz fit tighter, is it better for smaller hands or just lighter?
-Will a 14oz gloves give me an advantage in sparring against someone wearing a 16oz (presuming its allowed!)?absolutely not on all your questions that you asked,:cop:

-Does the16oz gloves offer better protection for my knuckels?
-Would a 14oz fit tighter, is it better for smaller hands or just lighter?
-Will a 14oz gloves give me an advantage in sparring against someone wearing a 16oz (presuming its allowed!)?

Depends on the make of the glove. Different makes have different feels and padding. For example a 16oz Everlast will feel very different than a 16oz Reyes.

I think when it come to gloves the best you can do it read as many reviews as you can and then try them yourself with what you think is best for you.

I don't allow anything less than 16oz gloves in the ring for sparring. You can train and hit the bag with smaller gloves if you want but me personally, I use 14oz to hit the bags and 16oz to spar with.

Protection is best in the ring. Plus, when you are used to 16oz gloves and you fight with 10oz or 8oz gloves, you feel like you are bare knuckled almost.

Depends on the make of the glove. Different makes have different feels and padding. For example a 16oz Everlast will feel very different than a 16oz Reyes.

Well assuming were talking about the same kinda gloves and the 16oz feels a bit too heavy after being using to 12Oz for years.

Well assuming were talking about the same kinda gloves and the 16oz feels a bit too heavy after being using to 12Oz for years.

You want to have a heavier glove though for working out. What's the sense of working out with 12oz gloves? You need the feel of something heavier in your hands so you get a proper workout.

Like I said, I go with 16oz to spar, 14oz to train with.

when someone sparr me they always use 12oz they got no other glove.. mine is 14...

anyway do u think using a thicker type of gauze wrap padding will increase power compared to a thinner one?

i'm 14oz and i'm a middleweight 70kilo to 71kilo and we just go all out,if we hurt someone we let them recover but if we hurt someone in the ring we finish them.its the only way to truley prepare for the ring.also if you train with gloves that are too big then its hard to put punches thru gaurds i would reccomend 14oz for average size men .

How long do gloves last, when do i need to replace them if i train 2 to 3 times a week?

How long do gloves last, when do i need to replace them if i train 2 to 3 times a week?

It all depends on then brand of gloves you buy.

I use 10oz gloves for pads, bag etc, 16oz for sparring

Using heavier gloves all the time doesn't really help much. I mean you hear about guys sparring in like 18 or 20oz gloves, it's like WTF what are you trying to achieve

for sparring the only diff. is that the 14 oz is going to hurt you more and going to be lighter when throwing a punch the 16 oz is heavier and alot more protection ... but 16 is great for training so when you put on a 8 10 12 or 14 oz is going to be lighter on a punch

I use 12oz Lonsdale gloves for bag and mitt work. Could I be damaging my hands at all by always using slightly lighter gloves? I do get sore wrists and forearms after workouts sometimes.

You guys finsh off your dazed sparring partners? What is that really supposed to teach other than being a dick?

I use 16oz for sparring and the bags or mitt too.

It doesn't really help my speed much, but it does help me get used to the 10 or 12oz for fights.


Plus I feel more protection and ability to make the technique of my punches better.

I recommend 16oz or 14oz at least for sparring or bag work.

Anything less is fine for bags, but for sparring?

That's being st8 up a dick on your partners.

Well i just bought a 16 OZ gloves of Adidas but i wish i took a 14 oZ since ill be slower and train alot on mitts, sparring and sometimes heavy bag with it.
But atleast my knuckels will get a little more protection now, no?

Well i just bought a 16 OZ gloves of Adidas but i wish i took a 14 oZ since ill be slower and train alot on mitts, sparring and sometimes heavy bag with it.
But atleast my knuckels will get a little more protection now, no?

You'll be fine.

The same situation happened to me, at first I thought was too slow with them and now am getting used to them. Plus my timing of my shots has increased a lot as I depend on it more than my speed. I've been in there with fast guys and I still am able to catch them with some good shots even though I have 16oz and they have 14oz.

And yes you will get a bit more protection in your hand. Just make your that there's no extra pad in between the inside of your knuckles and the gloves.

Make sure that it fits perfect and is full by either using long hand wraps or a spoonge to make it up.

You guys finsh off your dazed sparring partners? What is that really supposed to teach other than being a dick?

No, never.

The rule in my gym depends on who you are and who you are sparring. Like if you are a fighter sparring a beginner, you don't load your punches. Or if they are a lot lighter, you don't load them up.

But if you are evenly matched you go for it, but if one guy is hurt you ease up.

No, never.

The rule in my gym depends on who you are and who you are sparring. Like if you are a fighter sparring a beginner, you don't load your punches. Or if they are a lot lighter, you don't load them up.

But if you are evenly matched you go for it, but if one guy is hurt you ease up.

same in my gym. if the partner is pretty hurt, we take a break. if he's just stunned, we pull our punches a little bit

the only thing I don't like about my gym is that they don't monitor the gloves. that's pretty ****ing stupid if you ask me. i got nearly a black eye for using my 16oz winning gloves against a guy with 14oz reyes gloves (to make it worse, the gloves were freaking worn out)

heck, i've seen people in my gym sparring with the cheapest everlast bag gloves that are so worn out, that they don't even have the synthetic leather on the knuckle area anymore, just the padding lol