Should you use bag gloves or 14oz,16oz boxing gloes when using a heavy bag? what are the advantages? Which do you perfer?
bag gloves vs boxing gloves
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use bag gloves unless u dont plan on ever using the boxing gloves to box or spar becuz the bag will make the boxing gloves real hard i have separate gloves for sparate activities. but if u dont plan on ever boxing or sparring i deffinalty prefer boxing gloves just feel better to me but ur running the risk of ruining them becuz they are not deignd to hit the bag. hope this helps
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I prefer good quality 16 oz hook and loop training gloves. I like the extra hand protection they offer (I always wrap also, or use Evergel gloves inside the training glove) and I like the extra weight of the gloves for their aerobic effect.
If I could get a hold of 20 oz gloves, I'd probably use them also. Most bag gloves are about 4 oz. If you're wrapped well, hold your fist correctly, and punch on the correct part of your knuckles, then they're ok. Most people I know do prefer the bag gloves though. I agree with Nesticles about not using the gloves on the bags and to spar. A good quality glove won't get too hard from working on the bag, but the surface can get abraded and uneven.
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Glubs
Originally posted by Clint View PostI prefer good quality 16 oz hook and loop training gloves. I like the extra hand protection they offer (I always wrap also, or use Evergel gloves inside the training glove) and I like the extra weight of the gloves for their aerobic effect.
If I could get a hold of 20 oz gloves, I'd probably use them also. Most bag gloves are about 4 oz. If you're wrapped well, hold your fist correctly, and punch on the correct part of your knuckles, then they're ok. Most people I know do prefer the bag gloves though. I agree with Nesticles about not using the gloves on the bags and to spar. A good quality glove won't get too hard from working on the bag, but the surface can get abraded and uneven.
What brand gloves do you use?
Roscoe
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bag gloves vs boxing gloves
I agree with Clint, the heavier the better. Not only does it offer more aerobically, but the hand protection offered by 16 oz. gloves will save your hands from jarring. I also own two pair of Ringside Mexican style 16 oz gloves that I only use to spar with. They are perfectly molded to fit your fist and promote power, but I never use them on the bag. I used to hit the bag barefisted and would not recommend it due to the stress put on the wrists.
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Hi Roscoe,
Over here in Hong Kong it's easiest to get gloves made by the Muay Thai companies. These are the two pair I use right now. Twins and King. Both 16 oz. Like HMP says, I like the wrist support from the wrist cuffs. The Twins cuffs are really stiff. The quality of the Thai gloves is fantastic and at about $40 U.S. I can't beat the price. You wouldn't believe the colors and styles available in these things. From 4 - 16 oz.
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Originally posted by Chris M View PostMy boxing coach is a big Muai Thai guy and he swears by the Twins brand.
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Originally posted by Clint View PostI'm not into Muay Thai but yeah their gloves are amazing. I've tried four brands. Twins, Windy (same company, different brands) King, and Fairtex. Wish I still had the Fairtex. Lost 'em. Best pair I've had.
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hmmm reading this makes me think I should get a pair of good gloves....
I have the neoprene ones, and I like them.... but I would also like to try 16oz. Ihave a H20 Everlast bag...so the water is pretty soft on the hands... but I make my living with computers so the more protection the better
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Water bag
I envy you. Water bags IMO are the closest thing to punching a human. I have one, but it is stationary and I really don't use it for that reason. I used to own a cheap brand water bag and when I would land a power shot the water would shift and make a thunderous sound. Very forgiving on the hands as well. You oughta post a vid and let me see that bad boy.
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without any formal training, I fear my video would be a joke.... but I assure you the bag feels great.... just hope if does not spring a leak one day...
I tried some of the traditional bags in the store, and some felt like hitting concrete near the bottom... that is not what I was looking for in my workout... need my hands and wrists for work and racquetball..... I would just end up hurting myself, mostly due to my inexperience.
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there's a video of Pac-Man sparring floating around on youtube and i noticed that he is wearing a set of green Twins Special gloves and matching head gear! i've noticed alot of figters using them during training but, he is by far the most notable fighter i have seen using Thai gear! i use almost all thai gear, for training, because i'm an MMA guy. but, i swear by the Ringside (blue) international stlye glove for sparring! for bag work i wear my Windy 10oz (for speed work) and my Twins 18's for heavy work. i also like to use my MMA gloves at least once a week because they promote turning the fist over and striking with the proper knuckles. the skin on your hands gets torn up if you don't turn your punches over. i find myself getting lazy sometimes, with the big gloves on, and not turning my punches over like i should. i like to do this with figthers that i'm training as well and then look at their hands after the work out! LOL!
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