Boxing gloves are used in many martial arts disciplines, apart from classic boxing, kickboxing or Muay Thai, they are indispensable equipment for training in almost all types of contact combat sports.
When we start our adventure with combat sports, we usually start completing the equipment from the purchase of gloves.
A thoughtful selection of gloves is very important, because they also have a protective function.
Properly selected and fitted boxing gloves optimally protect the hands against micro-injuries and absorb the impact force, absorbing and evenly dispersing the impact energy over the entire surface of the glove.
Originally, boxing gloves were intended to protect the hands of their users. With the development of all combat sports disciplines and the growing expectations of their users, the construction of boxing gloves has also evolved. Today, they must protect not only their user, but also a sparring partner or opponent in the ring and at the same time minimize the risk of injuries.
The quality and safety of training depends on well-chosen gloves.
The most important parameters of boxing gloves are their weight in ounces, the material from which they are made, which affects their price and lifespan, and the purpose that determines the choice of model and is important for the discipline.
The weight of boxing gloves is influenced by the density and type of foam used in them, the number of layers used in the impact zone, and additional layers placed in the wrist zone or in the blocking zone.
An ounce (oz) is not a size but a unit of weight (28.35 grams), but the number of ounces determines not only the weight of the gloves, but also their size.
For lighter gloves, weighing up to 10 ounces, the internal space for inserting the hand also increases with the weight, which in this case makes it easier to choose the size based on the weight of the gloves.
The inner size of gloves weighing 10 ounces and more is already universal, and the outer dimensions of the gloves increase with the weight, which is related to the use of more and more foam in the impact zone, thus determining the purpose of the gloves.
Gloves weighing up to 6 oz are designed for the youngest adepts of combat sports.
The 8 oz size should be chosen by women, it is also suitable for youth training and people with small hands.
The 10 oz gloves are used during competitions and are perfect for instrument training. Thanks to the relatively low weight, they facilitate the development of speed, reflexes and precision of blows.
12 oz gloves are the most versatile gloves. They work well when perfecting techniques, training on devices and sparring.
When choosing gloves for sparring, we must also take into account the safety of our sparring partner. A heavier glove does not allow you to develop high speed, which affects the impact force, so if you want to minimize the likelihood of injuries and injuries, choose gloves weighing 12 oz or heavier.
14 oz gloves, thanks to the appropriate properties of the foam, thickness and number of layers of inserts used to absorb the impact force, are the safest for sparring - the more filling in the impact zone, the safer the boxing gloves are for the sparring partner.
The 14 oz and 16 oz gloves are perfect for when you want to work on your strength endurance and conditioning, large gloves make it easier to keep a tight throat.
Beginners should not use gloves that are too heavy, because it is easier to make technical mistakes, while learning the correct hitting techniques, too heavy gloves may cause, for example, lowering the hands too low.
Important!
If you have small hands, choose gloves according to their intended use and use a longer boxing grip.
The weight of the gloves should not be adjusted to the athlete's weight.
Glove weight Our recommendations
2-4 oz smallest boxing gloves designed for children up to 5 years old
6 oz suitable for 4-6 year olds, technical training and appliance training
8 oz for teenagers up to 15 years old, women with small hands,
also used in taekwondo, technical training, instrument training
10 oz adult normal hand sized training mitt for versatile use, suitable for both training and competition
12 oz for adults, women with larger hands, one size fits all training glove, suitable for sparring, competition, apparatus training and technical training
14 oz for men for technical training and sparring
16 oz and up for men as a training glove, designed for jig work and sparring, suitable for conditioning and endurance training
When designing boxing gloves, we focused on achieving maximum protection of the most exposed zones of the hand, while maintaining the highest comfort of use.
We use the highest quality materials to meet the expectations of the most demanding fighters and martial arts adepts, providing them with maximum comfort and safety.
We test our boxing gloves in cooperation with professional players and experienced trainers.
The Overlord boxing glove catalog offers a very wide selection in various construction variants, intended for various sports, for people of different ages and at different levels of advancement.
We offer you a classic design and an interesting range of colors in all sizes
from 6 oz. to 16 oz.