Alright, so I’ve been getting into boxing lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a real eye-opener. One of the first things I ran into was figuring out what gloves to get. I mean, who knew there were so many options, right?
I started by doing some digging online. It felt like I was drowning in information, but I managed to fish out some useful stuff. It turns out, boxing gloves are measured in ounces (oz), and the weight actually makes a difference. The heavier the glove, the more padding it has. Makes sense, I guess.
First off, I had to figure out what I was gonna be using these gloves for. Was I gonna be hitting the heavy bag? Sparring with a partner? Or working on my speed with the speed bag? Each of these activities kinda requires a different type of glove. I realized I needed different weighted gloves for different types of training.
For hitting the heavy bag, I found out that most folks go for 12-16 oz gloves. This seemed like a good range for me, too. I wanted something that would give me a good workout but also protect my hands.
- Bag work: Started with 14 oz gloves. Felt pretty good, decent protection, and a solid workout.
When it comes to sparring, you need bigger gloves, like 16 oz or even heavier. This is to keep both you and your partner safe. Nobody wants to get knocked out in training, am I right?
- Sparring: Grabbed a pair of 16 oz gloves. They felt a bit bulky at first, but my sparring partner definitely appreciated the extra padding. Safety first, folks!
And then there’s the speed bag. For this, you want lighter gloves, around 8-10 oz. This is all about speed and accuracy, so you don’t need as much padding. I ended up getting a pair of 10 oz gloves for my speed bag sessions, and it’s been working out great.
- Speed bag: Picked up some 10 oz gloves. Man, these things let you fly! It’s all about that rhythm and speed.
The other thing I learned is that your body weight and hand size matter, too. I weigh around 135 pounds, and I read somewhere that if you’re 135 pounds or under, you should use 8 oz gloves in competition. But since I’m not competing, I figured I had a bit more leeway.
So, after all that, I ended up getting a few different pairs of gloves. I got a pair of 14 oz gloves for bag work, some 16 oz gloves for sparring, and a pair of 10 oz gloves for the speed bag. It might seem like a lot, but I like having the right tool for the job, you know?
All in all, it was a bit of a process, but I feel like I’ve got a good handle on this whole glove thing now. At the end of the day, it comes down to what you’re using them for, your body size and your hand size. If you just keep these things in mind, it’s not that hard to choose a right one.
