Gloves - some questions

[bjjapprentice]

It's time I got a decent pair of gloves.

I've noticed there are different sizes. I am 16, around 70kg, and my hands aren't huge. What size would you recommend?

Thanks

 

[Gemini]

Depends what kind of gloves and the intended use you're looking for. I use 4 oz Harbinger's with wrist locks for my daily workout on the heavy bag. I use much lighter Everlast gloves for the speed bag.

As far as sizing, there are usually sizing charts on the packaging. Hope this helps.

 

[thaistyle]

If you are young and your hands are small, Ringside carries a junior size bag gloves. They are perfect for people with smaller hands like kids and women. They don't look small on the outside but they are smaller on the inside. I got my wife a pair and I have a 16 yr old student that uses them as well.

 

[jks9199]

Are we talking boxing gloves, bag gloves, or work gloves ?

If you're looking for boxing gloves, you need to know what weight you want. Talk to your instructor about what to buy. I know Ringside has a couple of lines in slightly different sizes.

If you're looking for bag gloves -- again, you need to know what the purpose is. Heavy bag, lots of pounding, few wraps -- you want a more padded glove. Speed bag or occasional use, or if you'll be using lots of wraps -- you may go for a lighter glove.

 

[early]

I too have small hands , I use Sandee 8 oz boxing gloves for everything , pad work , heavy bags and light sparring .

Without wraps the are a little loose and I can get them on and off quickly when using pads with a partner , and with wraps they are nice and tight so I can pound away at the heavy bags without getting sore hands/wrists .

And when I get into the ring my hands don't feel any heavier than in training ,
so I don't tire too quickly .

 

[Zero]

In my experience most fights are with 10oz gloves but what are we talking about here - what are you using them for? My old trainer often got us in the 20oz gloves for endurance/stamina training etc.

But if you're after a good all work around why not go for a 6oz pair that will let you work the heavy bag and speed ball as well as sparring?

 

[colesey]

twins 12oz - good for everything, also quite a tight fit

 

[Odin]

If your 70kg i think 10-12 oz would be a good idea.

I think thats what you would use if your that weight.