View Full Version : Best Sparring Glove?


TDO
07-20-2006, 04:52 PM
What is the best sparring glove out there?

I know similar threads exist, but not quite to this point.
I am new to boxing, and right now I am training with mma bag gloves from century; hitting the heavy bag and mitts. I want to start sparring but dont know what gloves to get or what to look for for that matter. Any thoughts would help, thanks.

deh707
07-20-2006, 07:06 PM
if you're on a budget:

http://www.ringside.com/detail.aspx?ID=25679

but i strongly recommend you save up for better ones:

http://store.everlastboxing.com/everlast-velcro-training-gloves.html

http://www.ringside.com/detail.aspx?ID=25809

http://store.titleboxing.com/titleboxing-high-tech-sparring-gloves.html

http://winning-usa.com/softtypeprogloves.html

size 16oz. is the standard for sparring. all depends on your weight.

NJFighter91
07-21-2006, 12:39 AM
I use Cleto Reyes or something like that when we spar at the gym.

deh707
07-21-2006, 01:50 AM
oh how could i forgot about cleto reyes. yeah those are probably on of the best, if not, the best gloves out there. comfort wise. i heard they aren't as padded as other gloves, which reduces safety.

TDO
07-21-2006, 03:31 AM
Thanks for your input guys.
Yeah, I am not interested in a cheap glove, and have a budget right now of around $60.
Right now I am leaning toward the IMF Tech™ Training Gloves (http://www.ringside.com/DETAIL.ASPX?ID=25151) from Ringside:
http://www.ringside.com/IMAGES/MFTG-E.JPG
Has anyone tried these, and if so, how do they compare to the other gloves mentioned here?
Also, I am 5'11'' 175 lbs with a muscular build, and was wondering what size gloves I should get and what the advantages/disadvantages come along with each size?

deh707
07-21-2006, 04:09 AM
i have those imf tech gloves, i got them when they were on sale for $45 in the first week of june.

2 problems for me,

first, i don't like the elastic cuff, it was verrrrrry hard to put on without someone helping you. so, i used scissors to cut off the elastic band, which removed wrist support. so, when wrapping hands i apply more to the wrists.

second, the outter knuckle surface is harder than the usual sparring/training glove, i dunno if it's just me, but i dont like them for aggressive sparring, light sparring might be good.

but i noticed after 2 weeks of using them on a 100lb heavybag, they got a little softer.

the hand protection and comfort, i rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

16oz. is the standard for sparring.

Pork Chop
07-21-2006, 01:52 PM
deh707 - why am i getting an intense sense of de ja vous? :p

deh707
07-21-2006, 02:14 PM
pork chop? ive seen you somewhere else

Pork Chop
07-21-2006, 02:44 PM
East Side. We were posting on the same thread by the same original poster. hehe

phallus
07-21-2006, 03:37 PM
whatever kind of gloves u get, make sure u don't leave em out in the open laying around at your place, if i had a nickel for every time i've caught one of my buddies jerking off into my gloves...