Which Boxing Gloves Are The Right Choice?

So you’ve decided to take up boxing. Good for you! Who knows you might even be the next Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali. But before you start you need to make the right choice in boxing gloves.

If you do a quick search online you’ll discover that the results are never ending. With so many different boxing gloves it can be a bit overwhelming determing which boxing gloves are the right choice for you.

First you need to know what the purpose of your boxing gloves is. Will you be participating in martial arts sparring, training, or full contact boxing? Are you going to be doing bag work or aerobic kick boxing? Once you know what you want to use the gloves for you can look at related styles, weights, and sizes.

Start by visiting some of the online sporting goods stores and checking the types of gloves that are available. Be sure the pair of gloves you buy will protect you and help you become a fighter. Staff experienced in boxing gloves will be happy to help you make the right choice.

Remember you get what you pay for. So although a good deal is what we are all looking for be sure to compare the difference between two gloves where one only costs slightly more. You may find that the quality and the support of the glove is far superior for just a little bit more cash.

Of course if you aren’t planning to compete or you aren’t thinking of becoming a professional boxer you probably won’t need the $500 glove but if you spend $20 on a pair of gloves don’t expect them to be much more than kids play toys. Whether you are super serious about boxing, just looking to punch the occasional bag, or aren’t quite sure where you fit yet, it still pays to buy a decent pair of gloves.

The weight of your boxing gloves is very important. Weights range from 10 to 20 ounces. Professionals generally use a glove that is 10 ounces but for training anything from 12 to 16 ounces is commonly used. The higher the weight of the glove the more protection that is offered to you so for beginners a 16 ounce glove is a good choice.

You also need to sure the glove is the right size for your hand. Gloves come in small, medium, large, and extra large can be special ordered. Youth normally take a small, women a medium, and men a large. Of course this can vary depending on hand size and the manufacturers sizing.

You’ll also need to decide whether you need a lace closure or a Velcro closure. The classic boxing gloves you see pro fighters use have lace closures because they provide a nice snug fit, but for the general user velco can be sufficient and it’s very convenient because you can put your gloves on by yourself and take them off. Lacing is pretty much impossible for one person to do unless your some type of contortionist.

Choosing the best pair of boxing or sparring gloves doesn’t have to be difficult. Once you know what size and style you need then finding the right gloves becomes a simple process.

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