Boxing Gloves - different weights

[bjjapprentice]

Hey there, I am 16, around 70kg and my hands aren't huge, what glove weight would you recommend?

Thanks

 

[brianlkennedy]

I use 16 oz Twins brand gloves. My MMA teacher recommended 16oz because a lot of gyms will require you to wear 16 oz. to spar. Twins is a great brand of glove and at a fair price. (no I do not own stock in the Twins company!)

Their website is www.twinsspecial.com

take care,
Brian

 

[Andrew Green]

16 for sparring and bag / pad work.

 

[searcher]

I use 20 oz Ringside gloves for sparring and bag work. I have 18 oz that I used to use, but I like the heavier gloves for added work and protection. I require adult students to use at least 18 oz for training and sparring.

When I fight gloved knockdown I have a couple of sets of 4 oz that are nasty to get hit with.

 

[IcemanSK]

It depends on what you're using them for. I would get at least 12 oz. gloves for bag & pad work, & 16 oz. for sparring. I've really important to protect your hands.

 

[Tarot]

I've got 14oz that I use for training.

 

[Jonathan]

16 oz., I think, would be the way to go. Check with your school to see if they have any requirements, though!

 

[IcemanSK]

16 oz., I think, would be the way to go. Check with your school to see if they have any requirements, though!

This is a great point. Years ago, I trained at a gym & brought 14 oz training gloves for sparring & was asked to get some 16 oz.

 

[Freestyler777]

I think 16 oz would be the minimum size glove for sparring and bagwork.

 

[TheArtofDave]

I've used 12 oz gloves and they held up for awhile before the wear and tear. But if you don't use 12 oz then I agree that 16 oz is the way to go.