Mesh headgear - experience w/em?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Speechless, Nov 5, 2012.


  1. Speechless

    Speechless Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm looking at new headgear, and since i'm dirt poor, i'm looking for the best value for roughly under $80 US.

    One of my biggest criteria, is it MUST have ear protection, and i'm not just talking a nice padded donut around the ear, but a bar or "canal" going across it, so I can quit blowing my damn ear drums out. Seriously, ****, how is it even legal to sell headgear that doesn't protect against blowing out your ****ing ear drums... that's like having a cup that protects everything except your BALLS. But that's another story....

    One of them on Ringside's website is this one, that has mesh on the outside. Yeah, I know you can't go wrong with leather - so since this one is not leather, I wonder if the mesh is going to A: hold up / durability wise and B: if it affects performance (i.e. visibility, comfort, impact).

    Example:
    http://www.ringside.com/ringside/ringside-air-max-training-boxing-headgear-7753.html

    Anyone have any experience?
    Or possibly other suggestions?

    Keep in mind, I always hear good things about Fairtex, Reyes, Rival etc.. but I'm dirrrt poooor. So yeah, I know you can't put a price tag on safety - but unfortunately, I have my limits.

    Thanks
     
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  4. Speechless

    Speechless Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lol....according to that site, i'm about a size Barrera, Morales, Pacquiao, Mayweather - aka medium.
     
  5. JDK

    JDK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For realzies? And here I was thinking Winning was an Everlast rip off
     
  6. r1p00pk

    r1p00pk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    srsly though the guy said he was dirt poor, its not gonna help him
     
  7. JDK

    JDK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I know. There's a reason why I asked though.