The boxing equipment thread

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by curly, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. TommyV

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    Anybody got these Lonsdale Gloves?

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    There only £24 on SugarRays and I like the style so I'm thinking of getting them. Just wanna know if they are durable and comfortable.
     
  2. curly

    curly Fastest hands in the West Full Member

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    Gold's Gym Professional Speedrope
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    A thick plastic rope with ball bearings in the handles to minimise the friction

    Effectiveness 4/5 - Exercises your legs as well as your arms well as it is slightly heavier than your average rope
    Style 3/5 - Nothing special
    Durability 5/5 - This rope will be in good condition long after your bored with it
    Cost 4/5 - £8 at a local sports store is quite good for a rope of this quality
     
  3. curly

    curly Fastest hands in the West Full Member

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    I've had bad experiences with Lonsdale gloves so I usually stay away from them. The padding worn away quickly and the stitching quickly deteriorated I havn't seen anyone with those so I can't really provide you with the info you need.
     
  4. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    TommyV i have them 16 oz

    there good so far mate real small but feel quite heavy but are really good. cant comment on the Life of them though.

    btw i got them at Lilly Whites in Piccadilly Circus for £15
     
  5. RDJ

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    Perhaps I should try that one, mine either break at the handle or in the middle where it hits the floor.
     
  6. TommyV

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    Ah really? How many rounds would you say you done then before they wore away? Doesn't sound too good, maybe why they are so cheap. I don't think I'll be using them all that often anyway, probably just a few rounds of sparring a week.

    Ah right you got them? I'm thinking of getting them in 14's, I don't like sparring with 16's but obviously you need protection. They comfortable then? Good fit?
     
  7. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    yeh comfortable abit of a loose fit but i do have tiny hands but go down to Lilly Whites the top floor there are 14 or 16 oz for £15
     
  8. TommyV

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    Lol, yeah I got pretty small hands aswell I suppose. Cheers for the tip mate. I'm not really all that fussed on durability and stuff, I just want something where I can let my hands go and it doesn't feel heavy and unbalanced.
     
  9. curly

    curly Fastest hands in the West Full Member

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    Yeah same since I skip quite fast. This rope is sturdy and has lasted me almost a year with no signs of wear and tear so I recommend it.
     
  10. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    there good gloves there not heavy or unbalance
     
  11. JN95

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    top ten avant garde sparring head guard
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    style:4/5 pretty smart
    effectiveness: absolutely brilliant one of the best in the world right now
    durability: excelent
    price:2/5 70 quid (luckily mine was given to me) very expensive for headgaurd
     
  12. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i hate them rubber headguards never wore won they just look weird and feel weird

    i heard they can cut up your face
     
  13. RDJ

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    Wouldn't a bit of Vaseline solve that?
     
  14. JN95

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    don't you use them for bout's? I do
     
  15. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    probably didnt think

    no old fashioned ones