Hey, i just recently got into boxing, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend me a pair of heavy bag gloves? I am a 6' heavyweight with reasonably big hands. I went to our local sports store, and 12 oz felt about right, although they didn't really have much of a selection, and i can get them cheaper online. I was about ready to order some cleto reyes 12 oz lace ups, but than I heard someone say Title boxing made the best gloves, and that cleto reyes and grant wore out too quickly?? is this true? Also, do more ounces in a glove mean the fit of the glove is actually bigger, or does that just mean it has more padding.....or both? Thanks a lot
Get some 16's. And you don't need Reyes. Save that for fights. Get some gloves with cushoning on them. You want hands like an old man?
will the 16 oz fit the same as the 12? because i tried on 14 oz and it seemed a little bigger in terms of fit. Thanks a lot
Calahan, principally there is no correspondance between weight and size. Most boxers prefer heavier gloves for training purposes because of the training purpose itself - you get stronger and quicker. That's why it would be better to get 16oz. The size of the glove should be determined by yourself. Try them on and look which ones fit you best, and don't forget you'll be wrapping your wrists! Concerning the outer size of the glove, I prefer gloves with good cushioning, like capfunds said above, and I think you should, too. I have made the mistake to use bag gloves without cushioning and I regretted it already after the first use, the long-term-problems being even more dangerous. Big, broad gloves and thick cushions on the upper side of the hand give better protection while sparring. When you take a look at some sparring videos of the pros notice them sometimes wearing gloves bigger than their heads. Buy a good pair of gloves, but don't spend too much money for your first pair of gloves. Regards
