In desperate need of help with gloves. (PLEASE HELP!)

[bt16]

Okay, so basically I'm picking up gloves this friday and would LOVE a couple of questions answered. I'm about 5'7 and 145 pounds, and i'd say that i have somewhat smaller hands. I've been boxing for almost a year now with a beginner pair of 14 oz. Title Classic bag gloves that i picked up at the title website for cheap that feel somewhat big and have enough room in them for my hand to move around in.. I'm picking up a better pair of gloves online that i'm going to be mainly using for bag and mitt training, and i'm stuck between getting a pair of 12oz or 14oz. gloves. Is there a drastic difference between the 12oz and 14oz, and is there a preferred size of gloves i should be using for my weight and size? I read many threads, and some people say that the heavier the gloves, the more protection and the better the workout you'll get. Others say that the heavier the gloves, the more space there is in the glove, and that you dont get the full feel or effect of your punches when they connect on the bag/glove. Some say a bigger glove is more "lanky" as well... I want the size of glove that could give me a good workout and good feel where i can feel the full effect of my punches yet still give me the right support i need. Does this description lean more toward the 12oz or 14oz for me in your personal opinion? Also, to help me with my decision, what size gloves do you wear for mitt/bag training, and why? Thank you guys so much for reading, and i appreciate any help that i can get. Much love!

[bt16]

50 views and no replies? please help me out guys..

[JayCoe]

I've read that when training many fighters prefer to have heavier than normal gloves in order to increase endurance.

[punchDrUnK MONK]

i personally had the exact same problem man. i switched to 12 ounce and it payed off . as long as u buy quality gloves with good protection (rival, winning, grant) 12 ounce should be enough to protect ur hand and also be a tighter more comfortable fit.

for anyone over 160 tho id say 14's

im 140 , bought 12 ounce rival ultra bag gloves, amazing protection, soft pillow like padding which never hurts the hand feels great. get those

[kbpoetree]

use the heavier gloves actually get 16oz gloves umm i have small hands also for sure the ones i have fit gr8 and feel good...they are..combat sports international....i have a pair of pro 10oz everlast gloves also..gr8..but they aint for trainen...

[bt16]

thanks alot for the responses, i really appreciate it. kbpoetree, what size gloves do you use for training? and punchdrunk monk, thanks for your detailed reply.. it really helped me alot with deciding! you definitely convinced me to get the 12oz's, and i'm leaning more and more towards them.. brandwise, i'm stuck between the rivals you recommended and a pair of these cleto reyes bag gloves. I tried a friend's grants at my gym, and didnt really like the feel. as for the winnings, i dont think i have the money for them, but i'll look more into it before i make my purchase. anyway, heres a pic of the cletos. they're from ringside, and the feature i like most that i've read about is the extra protection they have on the wrists, and the responsiveness of the impact of punches that you can feel.. also if anyone has had these before, a review would be sweet! thanks again guys!

[kbpoetree]

thanks alot for the responses, i really appreciate it. kbpoetree, what size gloves do you use for training? and punchdrunk monk, thanks for your detailed reply.. it really helped me alot with deciding! you definitely convinced me to get the 12oz's, and i'm leaning more and more towards them.. brandwise, i'm stuck between the rivals you recommended and a pair of these cleto reyes bag gloves. I tried a friend's grants at my gym, and didnt really like the feel. as for the winnings, i dont think i have the money for them, but i'll look more into it before i make my purchase. anyway, heres a pic of the cletos. they're from ringside, and the feature i like most that i've read about is the extra protection they have on the wrists, and the responsiveness of the impact of punches that you can feel.. also if anyone has had these before, a review would be sweet! thanks again guys!

their 160z...they fit well...i'll try and find a pic..but will have 2b 2morrow morn

[bt16]

[Dyl-G]

Okay, so basically I'm picking up gloves this friday and would LOVE a couple of questions answered. I'm about 5'7 and 145 pounds, and i'd say that i have somewhat smaller hands. I've been boxing for almost a year now with a beginner pair of 14 oz. Title Classic bag gloves that i picked up at the title website for cheap that feel somewhat big and have enough room in them for my hand to move around in.. I'm picking up a better pair of gloves online that i'm going to be mainly using for bag and mitt training, and i'm stuck between getting a pair of 12oz or 14oz. gloves. Is there a drastic difference between the 12oz and 14oz, and is there a preferred size of gloves i should be using for my weight and size? I read many threads, and some people say that the heavier the gloves, the more protection and the better the workout you'll get. Others say that the heavier the gloves, the more space there is in the glove, and that you dont get the full feel or effect of your punches when they connect on the bag/glove. Some say a bigger glove is more "lanky" as well... I want the size of glove that could give me a good workout and good feel where i can feel the full effect of my punches yet still give me the right support i need. Does this description lean more toward the 12oz or 14oz for me in your personal opinion? Also, to help me with my decision, what size gloves do you wear for mitt/bag training, and why? Thank you guys so much for reading, and i appreciate any help that i can get. Much love!

first of all ringside makes the best gloves.

all 4 pairs of my gloves have been ringside and ive never gone below 16 oz.

you need gloves that are going to protect your wrists, hands, and the face and body of your opponent if you end up sparring. so you need 16 oz. atleast.

ones i bought a few months ago are the ringside mexican style sparring gloves and i love them they feel great, you can really get a good grip on them, they have a lot of padding, they go far up your forearm, and theyre lace up so its a comfortable fit.

http://www.ringside.com/DETAIL.ASPX?ID=25237

i use these to hit the bag, do mitts and hit other people. theyll get the job done and youll feel good getting it done.

[bt16]

Thanks for the tip man, i'll definitely keep the ringside gloves in mind for sure. How do you think they would be room wise inside the glove for a person with a smaller hand such as myself? I've always been curious about the gloves that ringside made but havent really had a chance to try any on.. but your review has made me even more curious.. i'm still leaning toward the cleto reyes bag gloves that i posted from above, so for any of those whom have had experience with them, could you give me a mini review or rundown on how they were for you? i've been given alot of great choices.. if only i had a shop here to try them all on