How to choose gloves for punching bag

Gloves – an essential piece of equipment for boxers, kick-boxers and other athletes of martial arts attack. Price spread is very large, which complicates the selection process, especially for someone who is just beginning his Boxing career.

Selection criteria of Boxing gloves

For proper selection of gloves for pear, you must first decide how much you're willing to pay for this equipment. Depend on the quality of the material and brand of the manufacturer of the gloves. Then you can safely choose any size and color equipment.

Type of gloves

All Boxing gloves, depending on their purpose, can be divided into three major groups: combat, training and shell. To the punching bag would be perfect with dressy gloves. This equipment is specially designed to work on a variety of shells – paws, pears, bags and makiwara. These gloves are thinner and weigh significantly less than training and fighting. They completely repeat the structure of the knuckle and come in different sizes.

Clasp or Velcro

If you wish to have gloves is perfect to sit on your wrist – choose a model with laces. Disadvantage of this equipment is that you will not be able to lace up by yourself. That is why the best choice for bakirovna on pear will be the model for Velcro.

Material of gloves

Material is another important criterion, on the basis of which you should select gloves for martial arts. Basically gloves are made from natural and artificial leather. The first option would be preferable. Model of genuine leather will last longer. They keep their shape and prevent the sweating of the hands. The only drawback is the high price.

Model leatherette quickly lose their original shape, burst and tear. Hands in this outfit sweat heavily, can cause discomfort and distract from the training process.

The sale can be found and combined models of gloves.

Filler gloves

Boxing gloves filled with polyurethane, of wool or horsehair. The best choice will be the model with polyurethane filler because they hold their shape well.

Color gloves

Amateur Boxing gloves are the main colors blue and red. Competitive models can have only these colors, with white striking surface. Color variety of gloves for punching bag knows no bounds. You can choose the color of the outfit according to your taste.

Weight gloves

The weight of Boxing gloves is measured in ounces (oz): 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Weight equipment can vary depending on the nature and purpose of the exercise. So, to speed development you should choose the easiest option, and to improve the power endurance model with a weight of 18-20 oz. Keep in mind, the heavier the more should weigh and your gloves.

When fitting gloves use the same principles as when buying shoes. Gloves should not be much press and dangle on the wrist. They should be measured, pre-wound on a special Boxing fist bandages.

Brand gloves

Companies that produce really high-quality equipment for Boxing, not so much, but almost all of them are distinguished by their technological highlights. The popularity of the brand and the technology used affect the price of the gloves. Than brand more famous, the more expensive it will cost you equipment. A lot of love among boxers use gloves brands such as Everlast, Ringside, Rivals, Adidas, Lonsdale.