Train with heaVier glovEs?

**fraidycat** · 08-07-2007, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by FIGHTING_FLIP

I was thinkin about buyin some 18 or 20 oz gloves..what will benefit from it? will i get more power, hand speed and more protection for my hands? i usually train with 14 oz n spar with 16 oz..n at my weight i think we use 12 oz gloves..so is it better to train with 18 or 20 oz gloves??

IMO, absolutely it is better to train with heavier gloves. It increases your endurance, improves your handspeed, and it protects your hands. I train with 20's and spar with 16's. The Gel bag gloves from Title are 20 oz. and have the profile of a 14 or 16-oz. glove. They are my personal favorite training glove.

**Verstyle** · 08-07-2007, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by fraidycat

IMO, absolutely it is better to train with heavier gloves. It increases your endurance, improves your handspeed, and it protects your hands. I train with 20's and spar with 16's. The Gel bag gloves from Title are 20 oz. and have the profile of a 14 or 16-oz. glove. They are my personal favorite training glove.

I got a pair of the Title training gloves,16oz. They should be coming in soon. Are they really durable?

**FIGHTING_FLIP** · 08-07-2007, 04:58 PM

gel bag gloves?if i do get those which size should i get L or XL? but i donnno if i should go with title..i dont have a history with title i was just gonna get some 18 oz everlast pro training glove since IMO is the best gloves on the market

**Banderivets** · 08-07-2007, 05:24 PM

I shadow box with with these 1kg weights, I think they are intended to put on your ankles. You can just wrap them around your wrists. Does wonders for you.

**SpeedKillz** · 08-07-2007, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Ukr_Alex

I shadow box with with these 1kg weights, I think they are intended to put on your ankles. You can just wrap them around your wrists. Does wonders for you.

i hear its bad for ur joints to wrap weights around ur wrists (or ankles). the weight isnt distributed even so it puts pressure on ur joints. i think weighted gloves are the way to go. title has weighted bag gloves that 12 ounces without weight and u can add a total of 2 pounds in them (4, half pound weights) in each glove. i use them they are awesome it really helps in keeping ur hands up, power, and speed. i need to get some new ones though cuz these ones i got are on their way out...

**FIGHTING_FLIP** · 08-07-2007, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by SpeedKillz

i hear its bad for ur joints to wrap weights around ur wrists (or ankles). the weight isnt distributed even so it puts pressure on ur joints. i think weighted gloves are the way to go. title has weighted bag gloves that 12 ounces without weight and u can add a total of 2 pounds in them (4, half pound weights) in each glove. i use them they are awesome it really helps in keeping ur hands up, power, and speed. i need to get some new ones though cuz these ones i got are on their way out...

how long did they last?

**SpeedKillz** · 08-07-2007, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by FIGHTING_FLIP

how long did they last?

bout 3 years

**Energy** · 08-07-2007, 09:33 PM

I think 16oz is OK but if you really want to increase your handspeed yeah get heavier gloves or shadow box while carrying light weights on each hand.

**Banderivets** · 08-07-2007, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by SpeedKillz

i hear its bad for ur joints to wrap weights around ur wrists (or ankles). the weight isnt distributed even so it puts pressure on ur joints. i think weighted gloves are the way to go. title has weighted bag gloves that 12 ounces without weight and u can add a total of 2 pounds in them (4, half pound weights) in each glove. i use them they are awesome it really helps in keeping ur hands up, power, and speed. i need to get some new ones though cuz these ones i got are on their way out...

Your prolly right, but after using those things for a week, I tell you, I feel like I got Manny Pac speed lol

Train with heaVier glovEs?