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Packing a punch in the gym begins with packing the right gear in your bag. For boxers, having quality gloves can help keep your hands comfortable and protected during training. Just like other protective gear, boxing gloves perform best when theyu2019re properly sized. There are also varying styles of boxing gloves, ranging from general trainers to those specialized for fight night.<br><br>
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Packing a punch in the gym begins with packing the right gear in your bag. For boxers, having quality gloves can help keep your hands comfortable and protected during training. Just like other protective gear, boxing gloves perform best when they’re properly sized. There are also varying styles of boxing gloves, ranging from general trainers to those specialized for fight night.
By understanding how to find the right size boxing gloves and how to determine which boxing glove style is right for you, you’ll be closer to putting a heavyweight swing into your boxing regimen. So go the distance with quality boxing equipment and find the right gloves with these important tips.
MEASUREMENTS NEEDED TO FIND THE RIGHT SIZE BOXING GLOVE: Boxing gloves are at their best when they fit snug on the hand. In order to help fighters better identify which gloves they should train or fight with, glove sizes are displayed in ounces. These can range from 6oz. youth mitts to 20oz. heavyweight gloves. To find out which size is best for you, you’ll need three measurements: your height, your weight and the circumference of your dominant hand.
While height and weight are rather easy to determine with a scale and measuring tape, measuring your hand circumference can be a little less obvious. In order to take an efficient reading, use a fabric tape measure and measure around your open dominant hand just below the knuckles. Your tape should meet in the center of your palm in order to get a clear number.
TYPES OF BOXING GLOVES: Despite all looking the same, boxing gloves can be specialized to perform different tasks. There are three types of training-related boxing gloves and two styles of competitive mitts. Each design has a unique quality that best suits its intended use.
BAG GLOVES: As the name suggests, bag gloves are meant to be used in heavy bag, speed bag or pad training. Bag gloves are designed with less padding in the knuckles than other boxing glove models. While it might seem counterintuitive to have a product with less padding, bag gloves are constructed this way to allow fighters to feel their punches and become accustomed to the impact. If an awkward punch is thrown or a fighter’s form is broken, they should be able to feel it in a bag glove and adjust accordingly.
TRAINING GLOVES: Training gloves are a great all-around option for boxers who are new to the sport. These gloves are built with sufficient padding and can be used for both bag work and sparring but aren’t necessarily specialized for either. Training gloves can be a great introductory glove with ample support for novice and veteran fighters alike.
SPARRING GLOVES: In contrast to training gloves, sparring gloves are built solely for sparring and have extra padding, not only to protect you, but also your sparring partner. Sparring gloves will be sized the same as trainers but can be a tad bit heavier due to the extra padding.
COMPETITION BOXING GLOVES: Competition-level gloves are designed with the fight in mind. With less padding in the knuckles, these gloves are built for your opponent to feel your strikes. There are two levels of competitive boxing gloves: amateur and professional. Each follows sizing by weight division, with amateur gloves being more regulated due to the stricter rules at this level.
