How to choose the first boxing glove for beginners
How to choose the first boxing glove for beginners? This is a question that is asked almost every day. After all, as a novice who has just begun to learn combat, this may be his first professional equipment, and most people are full of questions. Let me give you some advice on several key issues.
Choose what size
Many people take the size of their palms as the basis for how much gloves to buy. Personally, I think the more scientific way is "weight". After all, weight almost determines your strength. Beginners can follow the rule of "rather big than small". The first priority is to exercise arm strength and the second is to protect finger joints.
The following data are only personal opinions, not excluding special circumstances, for reference only:
Boxer’s Weight Hand | Circumference Without Wrap | Weight Size |
---|---|---|
40-54 kg | 5.5” - 6.5” | 8 oz. |
54-68 kg | 6.5” - 7.5” | 10 oz. |
68-84 kg | 7.5” - 8.5” | 12 oz. |
84+ kg | 8.5” - 9.5” | 14 oz. |
Choose how to wear it
Velcro: it is easy to wear and take off. It is very friendly to novices and people who train alone.
Lace up: characterized by tighter wrapping, it is more suitable for training partners or friends with certain technical requirements.
Although in view of the disadvantage of inconvenient wearing of lace up, an upgraded version of "lace up Velcro" was subsequently developed, but I personally think that unless necessary, general novices should choose Velcro gloves. After all, the wrist position is easy to be injured, and the Velcro wraps the wrist better. Secondly, convenience is a very important experience, and the trouble of wearing and taking off will sometimes make you lose the power to wear gloves.
Choose a brand
Whether it is famous boxing brands such as Twins in Thailand, Venum in France, Reyes in Mexico, Winning in Japan, or customized boxing brands such as Vogsigsports, all have high professionalism. My friends and I have used boxing gloves of most of these brands for a long time or a short time. The differences between different brands and even different series of the same brand are relatively large, and these differences are difficult to be reflected in words or videos. It is best to draw a conclusion through your own wearing experience. In short, there is no perfect boxing glove, only the one that suits you best.
- Value for money:
When choosing boxing gloves, try to choose the brand that you can afford the most expensive. After all, cheap boxing gloves are not good goods. Boxing gloves below $10 are not worth it, except as toys.
There are many options for mid-range boxers, each with its own merits. Among the brands I have used, title, topking and twins all feel good. The same sentence: try to choose the most expensive one of the brands you can accept.
- Advanced selection:
If you want to get a better sports experience and are willing to invest more money in boxing gloves, Wining is almost the most infallible choice. It does a very good job in training to protect it, and it feels very comfortable. Many boxing champions love to wear it during training.
Grant and Reyes, two boxers with strong Mexican style, are indeed very aggressive. Personally, I think they are more suitable for the challenge arena. If you don't think grant fading and Reyes label falling off is a problem, daily wear is a very coquettish choice.
Finally, if you are a beginner in boxing, try to choose professional brand boxing gloves with Velcro that are suitable for your weight. There is no best boxing glove, only the one that suits you.
If you have any other questions about the selection of boxing gloves, please leave a message for discussion, and I will reply in time to help you solve the problem.