What size gloves to use???

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by johnnyL, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. johnnyL

    johnnyL New Member Full Member

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    I always use 16's for everything... Sparring and bags, is that ok? Or should I be using a lighter glove on the bags? I am pretty sure that 16 is what everyone uses during sparring though.
     
  2. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Most gyms will have you use 16s to spar for protection. I use 14 ounces because I didnt feel like waiting for 16s to become avalible but its ok. Lots of folks like smaller gloves on the bags or using the mits but I perfer the 14-16 oz because IMO it helps your arm endurance and hand speed when you put on them smaller gloves like in my case the 4 oz MMA gloves it feels so great.