RIVAL # RS1. HI PERFORMANCE LACE PRO SPARRING GLOVES (LONG CUFF). BLACK/ GREY. 16oz.
Manufacturer's Description:
1.0 mm full grain all-leather construction.
Patent pending Ergolace Track System.
15 degree angled "Lace Track" at wrist for anatomical fit.
"X-Lace Track" on cuff for perfect lacing every time.
Over 1.75" of layered foam padding.
The "Lace Track" eliminates risk of lace burns. Unique Conic design with an extended cuff for maximum support and coverage. Ultra-comfortable laminated inner lining. Micro injected logo on the wrist.
Colors available from Rival for the RS1 Model are: Black/ Grey, Blue/ Grey, Red/ Grey, and in 14, 16, 18oz.
Price: $99.99.
Title MMA only carries the RS1 Model in Black/ Grey in 14, 16, 18oz.
Purchased from Title MMA at titlemma.com.
About Purchase:
Placing an order online was smooth and efficient. Title MMA's "new" website is well laid out and item size, color, and (accurate) stock availability is shown. Confirmation email was sent within 24 hours, tracking number was sent within 24 hours, and purchase was promptly shipped. Item was received within 2 days, and was well packaged.
About Product:
The gloves arrived well packaged in the original factory plastic bag, and initial impressions were that these are nice gloves. It was obvious that the gloves are professional grade, and the design, material, and workmanship are high quality. The thick, full grain, high quality leather has a semi-soft broken in, yet very durable feel to it. The gloves are very well padded in the fist, thumb, wrist, and on any contact areas. The padding thickness is 1.75"+ and the composition is what I consider to be optimum for protection to your hands, and your sparring partner. The stitching is high quality, it does not wander, and it is reinforced in all stress areas.
The graphics are micro injected, and labels are well done and asthetically pleasing to the eye. The internal lining is a soft, smooth, snag free material that envelopes the hand and wrist, and the internal wrist area is stitched compartmentally to prevent any shifting or clumping of the internal padding. This is an additional plus in the design, as I do not believe the type of internal padding used would be prone to clump anyway.
When you slip your hand into the glove, it feels like you are putting on a well made, well padded winter glove, but there is "no" excessive heat build up, and I believe moisture wicking capabilities will work well, and excessive heat should not be a problem. The glove has the grip bar feature, fits very well, and making a fist feels very natural. This model is listed as the "long cuff" version and should probably be more aptly named as, "the perfect length" version, for anyone who is interested in something other than a "short cuff" version. The longer cuff length, and lace up version provides excellent wrist support and padding.
And, now on to the topic of innovative design features. This model has several which include the following:
* Patent Pending Ergolace Track System, and
* The 15 Degree Angled "Lace Track" at Wrist for Anatomical Fit.
Now, let me preface this by saying, "I'm a traditional, old school, type of guy" that is not easily impressed with so called "innovative designs." They are what I commonly refer to as, "gimicky." However, I must admit that these features truly are an "innovative design", and a long overdue, welcome design improvement. The Ergolace "X-Track" System allows you to criss cross the laces around the glove cuff, and they are laid below the surface in tracks that run between the padding. Not only is it a more secure lacing method, but it should also just about virtually eliminate the possibility of lace burns.
The other feature is the 15 Degree Anatomically Angled Wrist. This feature is not excessive and not only feels very comfortable and natural, but it also aids in having the punch strike impact on the proper section of the knuckles and fist.
I would say that in the one-hundred dollar price range, these are exceptionally nice, well made gloves, that the dedicated enthusiast would be very pleased to own. However, the truth is that these are exceptionally nice, well made gloves, for any high end price range. And, certainly very well worth the current asking price of $99.99.
I would rate these gloves as a solid 5/5 stars on overall quality, design, features, and price.
Size Comparasion: Left to Right.
* Fairtex BGV1 Gloves 14oz.,
* Title Pro Super Bag Gloves 14oz.,
* Rival RS1 Pro Sparring Gloves 16oz.
I hope that this review was helpful!
Rival RS1 Pro Sparring Gloves Review w/ Photos.
