all-round boxing gloves (for training, heavy bag and sparring)

cartmann · 07-02-2009, 08:19 PM

I bought Twins special 16oz, but I don't know I'm wrong..

I do approx. 70% training (on heavy bag) and 30% sparring. Others have 10-12oz gloves, but I read on this forum that 16oz are best for amateur..

Probably I can change it for 12oz, do you suggest to change it for 12oz or not?

Thnx, and sorry for bad grammar, english is not my first language.

ECS123 · 07-03-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cartmann

I bought Twins special 16oz, but I don't know I'm wrong..

I do approx. 70% training (on heavy bag) and 30% sparring. Others have 10-12oz gloves, but I read on this forum that 16oz are best for amateur..

Probably I can change it for 12oz, do you suggest to change it for 12oz or not?

Thnx, and sorry for bad grammar, english is not my first language.

You made a good choice with the Twins Special 16oz. gloves. Most thoughts on this topic are a matter of preference, however, the vast majority of people seem to use two separate pairs of gloves, a 12-14oz. pair of bag or training gloves for bag and mitt training, and a 16oz. pair of sparring gloves for sparring.

They are used separately because bag gloves have denser padding and are not suitable for sparring, and sparring gloves won't last as long for hitting the bag. The padding seems to compress faster, and your sparring partners would definately not like to be punched with 12oz. densly padded bag/ training gloves or worn out sparring gloves.

Use the Twins Special 16oz. gloves for shadow boxing and sparring, and get a separate pair of 12-14oz. gloves for bag use. The bag gloves are generally less expensive, and even if you are on a very limited budget, it is tough trying to get by with one pair of gloves. The cost of a pair of bag gloves will save you in the long run, because you won't be tearing up you sparring gloves on the bag and then have to replace them. I hope this helps.

Ps. If the other guys at your gym are using 10-12oz. gloves for sparring, that is kind of puzzling to me, as 16oz. gloves for sparring are pretty much the preferred weight just about any place around the world.

Steakeater · 07-03-2009, 02:16 AM

sparring should be 16 oz or higher, and 16 oz can also be used for bag gloves

i suggest a hooknloop 12-14oz for bag and 16 oz traditional for sparring,

you cant tie the gloves yourself for hitting the bag, and you cant use hooknloop without someone to wrap or tape it for sparring

Quest4Glory · 07-03-2009, 02:21 AM

Where is a reputable company to get the Twins Specials?

N yea as others have said no less than 16 oz. for sparring, and in my opinion it is good to use a 16 oz glove on bag and mits because it is heavier, and adds to the workout, almost like hand weights or whatever, I just don't see the benefit of switching to a smaller glove for bag and mit work, I do see a potiential benefit in keeping the 16's on for that stuff.

Lunch Box · 07-03-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Steakeater

i suggest a hooknloop 12-14oz for bag and 16 oz traditional for sparring

I co-sign with this. I use 12oz Reyes for bags and 16oz Grants for sparring

cartmann · 07-03-2009, 07:38 AM

Twins 12oz cost $140 in my country and I already bought 16oz (for $140). I find cheaper 10-12oz gloves for approx $60, but they are lousy, poor quality artificial leather..

So you suggest not to change it for 12oz? I will try to find cheaper 10-12oz bag gloves (on ebay), although I read in other thread that people use 16oz twins on bag for years..but I don't want to ruin it. In gym we have 10oz gloves, but they are old, ruin and smells like hell.

Xuchilbara · 07-03-2009, 09:29 AM

Like others have said, 14-16 oz is a fine choice for wanting something to use for both sparing and bag work. Typically the heavier weight the better but it's defendant on your weight class as well. I use 14 oz gloves for my bag/sparring all in one glove.

Mumrik · 07-03-2009, 06:41 PM

Where are you from?

cartmann · 07-03-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Xuchilbara

Like others have said, 14-16 oz is a fine choice for wanting something to use for both sparing and bag work. Typically the heavier weight the better but it's defendant on your weight class as well. I use 14 oz gloves for my bag/sparring all in one glove.

I use 16oz for heavy bag and sparring.. but will take 10oz open palm gloves for heavy bag if I have time (trainer doesn't allow to waste time for glove change)

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Originally Posted by Mumrik

Where are you from?

From Croatia.

Mark Limbaga · 07-03-2009, 09:53 PM

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I bought Twins special 16oz, but I don't know I'm wrong..

I do approx. 70% training (on heavy bag) and 30% sparring. Others have 10-12oz gloves, but I read on this forum that 16oz are best for amateur..

Probably I can change it for 12oz, do you suggest to change it for 12oz or not?

Thnx, and sorry for bad grammar, english is not my first language.

Use 16oz then... on days you won't spar, you can use 12 or 14 oz if you like