Okay, so I really got into boxing a few months back. It’s been a blast, but I quickly realized my old gloves were not cutting it. Time for an upgrade! But man, there are so many options out there. How do you even begin to choose the right boxing gloves?
First things first, I tried on a bunch of gloves at the store. It’s not enough to just look at them. You gotta feel them on your hands. Some were way too tight, squeezing my hands like a vise. Others were loosey-goosey, felt like they’d fly off with every punch. Not good. You want them snug, but not so tight that you can’t move your hands properly. And definitely not so loose that they’re gonna shift around when you’re sparring. That’s just asking for trouble.
Then there’s the size thing. Boxing gloves come in different sizes, measured in ounces. I learned that the smaller sizes, like 8 oz and 10 oz, are usually for actual fights. The bigger ones, 12 oz to 16 oz, those are more for training and sparring. Makes sense, you want more padding when you’re just practicing, right?
I grabbed a tape measure and measured my hand circumference. Followed a size chart I found somewhere and it helped me narrow down the size range that would likely fit me best. It’s like, if your hand is this big, you probably want this size glove.
Besides fit and size, I also paid attention to the padding and wrist support. You want good padding to protect your knuckles, obviously. And the wrist support? Super important to avoid injuries. Some gloves had really flimsy wrist straps, no way I’m trusting those.
After trying on what felt like a hundred pairs, I finally found the ones. They fit like a dream, had solid padding, and the wrist support felt really secure. It took some time, but it was worth it. These gloves are gonna make my training so much better.
So, yeah, that’s how I went about choosing my new boxing gloves. It’s not rocket science, but it does take a bit of effort. Don’t just grab the first pair you see. Try them on, check the size, feel the padding and wrist support. Your hands will thank you for it!
- Try on lots of gloves.
- Find the right size for your hand and your purpose.
- Make sure the padding and wrist support are good.
