Review: Rival d3o Intelli-Shock Pro Training Headgear

[Law Bob Loblaw]

Rival d3o Intelli-Shock Pro Training Headgear
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Introduction:
We teamed up with Rival Boxing to put the d3o Intelli-Shock Pro Training Headgear through our "trial by fire." This particular headgear is the result of 2 years of evolution and heightened improvements, and Rival Boxing has "worked very closely with a lot of athletes in the boxing world to bring a head gear like no other on the market today." Although people have faith in the d3o technology, there have been a lot of questions in how it fares against other brands, and if it's worth the high price tag. We'll prove Rival Boxing has innovated the hear gear market as we examine the Intelli-Shock Pro head gear's construction, the padding of the d3o technology, and the overall performance. Read the full Rival d3o Intelli-Shock Pro training headgear review, and check out our FIRST video description and comparative test at TrialByFireMMA.com!

Manufacturer's Description:

• The First Boxing Headgear with d3o Technology
• The RHG10 is the result of 2 years of evolution and heightened improvements, we have worked very closely with a lot of athletes in the boxing world to bring you a head gear like no other on the market today.
• Suede lining d3o Intelligent shock absorption technology placed on the front and sides to give you extra added protection
• 3-way Velcro© adjustment
• Heavy-duty nickel clad chin-strap buckle
• Anatomical rear head pad for a perfect fit every time
• Embroidered logos
• Colors: Black & Grey
• Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
• Price: $129.99
• Purchase here: Rival d3o Intelli-Shock Pro Training Headgear

For reviews on the Fit & Feel, Quality & Craftsmanship, and to see how it Performs during sparring sessions, view the full review here: Rival d3o headgear review

The Quick and the Dirty:

• d3o padding is highly shock absorbent
• stylish design
• Easily adjustable for easy fit
• Padded in the back of the head provides an anatomical design of the pad on the back of the head. This is what makes it such a great fitting headgear. Also, it is the ONLY headgear on the market which incorporates such a design.
• Embroidered logo's
• Good peripheral vision
• Good cheek protection
• Medium-weight
• High-quality micro-fibre which is even more resistant to sweat, water and salt than suede.
• Chin-strap doesn't rub against the Adam's apple
• Chin-strap buckle is padded with a leather lining

• Slight vision impairment when looking up (doesn't negate score, as the headgear is designed for boxing)
• Pricey (price doesn't negate score)

Final Score:10/10!

[ClampXVII]

nicely done! Good review man!

[Law Bob Loblaw]

Thanks sweet cheeks.

[LRjiujitsu]

definitely a great review. Now you need to get the fg2900 to compare !

[Law Bob Loblaw]

Haha, LR I'll see what I can do!

[rskbreaker]

I just skimmed through the review, I didn't notice any reference to nose protection. That headgear look like it has a big ole gap. Looks like you could swallow a right easier than a street hookers vagina.

[Minowafanatic]

I have a rival headguard, only the RHG60 model, but my vision is impaired when looking up as well. I only box with it on and at times it can be a hinderance even then.

[Dim Sum Punch]

Very nice review Mr. Loblaw sir!

[Law Bob Loblaw]

My bad on the nose protection missing. My school teaches a very "face covered" styled for MMA, so my nose is typically covered all the time, but I'm more exposed to bodyshots.

I'll retest this this weekend for nose protection --just to be 100% sure-- and then revise the review. I appreciate you all keeping my on my toes.

[dat1978]

Originally Posted by rskbreaker

I just skimmed through the review, I didn't notice any reference to nose protection. That headgear look like it has a big ole gap. Looks like you could swallow a right easier than a street hookers vagina.

I wanted to mention this too. From the pictures it looks like it doesn't offer much protection from a nice straight punch.