Boxing gloves - comfortable and safe

Boxing gloves is an essential piece of equipment for both regular instrument exercises (punching bag, discs) as well as during sparring. Boxing gloves provide the greatest level of safety of all glove types for both trainer and sparring partner. Well-chosen boxing gloves should stiffen the wrist well, but at the same time provide comfort and proper fist clenching.

In the case of boxing gloves, the size is not given, but the weight of the glove in ounces. 1 Oz is 28.4 grams, so, for example, 10 OZ gloves weigh 284 grams and 12 OZ gloves weigh 340.8 grams. However, the weight of boxing gloves is partly related to their size. A typical size for an adult male is a 10 oz glove. This size is especially recommended for training on instruments. In the case of sparring, 12, 14 and even 16 oz gloves are used to provide more protection for the partner. In the case of women, it is common to select boxing gloves of 8 or 10 oz.

Typical weight boxing gloves for children there is a weight of 6 and 8 oz. It is assumed that for children up to 8 years of age, 6 oz gloves are sufficient and for 8 to 13 years of age, 8 oz gloves are sufficient. From the age of 14, they are already mostly sized as for adults.

Boxing gloves made of natural or synthetic leather?

For beginners, gloves made of synthetic leather are enough, in all our models of DBX BUSHIDO gloves we use a reinforced variety of synthetic leather with strength parameters similar to natural leather while maintaining an attractive price. For advanced users, we recommend boxing gloves made of natural leather, which will ensure proper performance even during very intensive use.

DBX Bushido boxing gloves - learn about their advantages

DBX Bushido boxing gloves are sports equipment prepared in cooperation with the leading combat sports fighters in Poland. That's why they have been equipped with solutions that very significantly increase the comfort and safety of training, sparring or target clash with an opponent. What are the characteristics of our boxing gloves?

• High-quality workmanship materials - DBX Bushido boxing gloves are made of high quality natural leather or synthetic leather with properties corresponding to natural leather. Regardless of the material used, our gloves are highly resistant to mechanical damage, and guarantee high training comfort.
• High level of impact force absorption - in DBX Bushido boxing gloves we used a kind of foam that is resistant to bruising and deformation. As a result, the fists' hands are better protected from micro-trauma that could lead to more serious injuries.
• High level of wrist stiffening - DBX Bushido boxing gloves contain a wide Velcro strap, thanks to which they stiffen the wrists well, increasing their safety and training comfort. To protect the wrists, we also use the innovative DBX Wrist Protect system, which further stiffens the wrist during impacts.
• Air discharge - during training or sparring, a fistfighter's hands sweat a lot. Therefore, we use efficient ventilation systems in boxing gloves, so that the hands have constant access to air.
• Thumb safety device - in DBX Bushido boxing gloves, the thumb is attached with tape to the rest of the gloves, so the protection of the opposing finger is much better, preventing m.in. its bumps or dislocations.
• European safety standards - DBX Bushido boxing gloves meet the required European safety standards.

All these features increase the comfort and safety of training, which is possible primarily due to the high-precision manufacturing in accordance with the comments and suggestions of professionals, for whom professional equipment is one of the key elements of success.

Choosing boxing gloves - what weight and size to choose?

For novice boxing and muay thai enthusiasts, a key question is which gloves they should choose. When we talk about the "size" of gloves, we often refer to their weight, which is measured in ounces (oz). We present below the different weight categories of gloves and their purpose:

• 8 oz - 10 oz - ideal for children, ladies and men weighing up to 70 kg. Use them mainly for training, target practice or bags. Due to their low weight, they are not recommended for sparring.
• 12 oz - is a versatile choice for boxing gloves. Perfect for fitness training, technical exercises, target work and even mild sparring. Ideal for those just starting out.
• 14 oz - gloves of this weight are similar in use to those weighing 12 oz, but are aimed at heavier individuals or those who want to increase their endurance and power by training with heavier loads.
• 16 oz - 18 oz - most often chosen for sparring or by people with heavier weights.

However, when choosing boxing gloves, it is worth paying attention not only to their weight, but also to their construction. It is possible that the gloves of two different brands have the same weight, but differ in appearance. For example, gloves with a flat profile are more versatile for training, while those with a narrower shape are ideal for target practice, providing greater precision and focusing of hitting power.

See also: MMA gloves, boxing bandages and wraps