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READ THIS - BOXING GLOVE BUYING TIPS BY ALEX MCLEAN
IMAGE: STING SPORTS ARMAPLUS STEALTH BOXING GLOVES
by ALEX MCLEAN
If you’re thinking about buying some new boxing gloves, or buying gloves for the boxer in your life, here are a few hints and tips that may help you go about this the right way. The number one rule when buying boxing gloves is:
NEVER BUY GLOVES UNLESS YOU’VE TRIED THEM ON.
If you don’t already know the brand, style, and size, you could be throwing away money on gloves that don’t fit properly, don’t feel comfortable, or worse, don’t protect your hands properly. Don’t forget, boxing gloves are safety equipment. You wouldn’t buy a parachute from a garage sale, so don’t risk your hands and wrists with equipment you haven’t tried or don’t trust. If you’re looking to buy boxing gloves for someone as a present, consider a gift certificate if you want to surprise them, or take them shopping with you so they can try some on.
Alternatively, if you just want to get them a new colour or just upgrade their old pair, stick to the brand, style, and size they already use.
This is why you have to be careful buying online; unless you already know and trust the brand and style, you just don’t know what you’re getting when you order that flash-looking pair of gloves from the maker that you’ve never heard of.
On a separate note, don’t automatically assume that a “big name” brand is necessarily going to mean a good quality glove. I’ve tried on famous brand gloves that were pretty disappointing. And another thing, don’t cheap out! There’s a huge difference between a $100 pair of boxing gloves and a $30 pair. I’ve tried on some cheap boxing gloves that felt about as supportive as wrapping your hands in a couple of layers of bubble-wrap. So please be careful when buying your boxing gloves; they’re an important part of your safety equipment. Make an intelligent and informed decision. If you’re not sure, talk to people who know boxing and have the experience to give you good advice.
STING SPORTS BOXING GLOVE RANGE
For a great entry level glove the Armalite Boxing Glove offers great protection around the top of the hand and ample support on the wrist. A very forgiving glove for the Boxer whose starting out and whose qualities will support you on your Boxing journey.
IMAGE: FRANCO EL MATADOR IN THE ARMALITE BOXING GLOVE
The next step up is the Armaplus Boxing Glove. A different mould and outer layer distributes strike force through its inner core. Perfect for the intermediate boxing enthusiast who hits the bag and wants to jump in the ring and spar.
IMAGE: TIM SIMONA FROM NRL CLUB WESTS TIGERS (RIGHT) IN THE ARMAPLUS STEALTH BOXING GLOVES
For women, the Aurora Boxing Glove has you covered. A delicately designed hand crafted glove has gel lining across the entire strike zone cushioning the impact when you hit the bag or pads with your trainer. Pre-Curved to lessen fatigue and a snug fit with your fingers and thumb makes for a perfect glove for anyone with slender hands.
IMAGE: KAYE SCOTT IN THE AURORA BOXING GLOVES
The step into leather will take you to the Titan Boxing Glove. A traditionalists glove whose rigid feel moulds to the hand making for super comfort as you break them in. A square shape demands a more accurate strike ability yet it's durability will give forever. If your training demands reliability and performance than the Titan is for you.
IMAGE: TITAN BOXING GLOVES
Juniors and kids who have a passion for Boxing can look no further than our Arma Junior Boxing Glove. Developed from the Armaplus, its T3x material helps absorb impact and helps move with the user's hands as they train. a 2 inch wrist strap will keep the hands and wrist safe and is balanced across the whole glove to help encourage correct hand position. Give the gift of Boxing with these!
IMAGE: ARMA JUNIOR BOXING GLOVES
For the elite, you train in the Orion Boxing Glove and fight in the AIBA Approved equipment. Both made from premium leather and tested on elite Boxers rewards the user with performance. The Orion's durability and hand crafted qualities will keep the user's hands safe and relatively balanced with it's even weight distribution. The AIBA gloves are tested to 10 000 strikes and made to strict AIBA guidelines which has seen them used in the Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and various World Championships.
IMAGE: USA ELITE NATIONAL CHAMPION MARC CASTRO IN ORION BOXING GLOVES
Finally the Pro style gloves for those who want to fight or even spar in a softer, lighter feeling glove which provides immediate feedback when you strike your target. The Evolution Boxing Glove and Viper Boxing Glove provide the user with a square mould and complex core construction which has almost perfect balance from top to toe. Ample thumb protection and position places the hand when clenched in the perfect striking pose. As you move up any range, the Pro Style gloves are always leather will always feel much different at first yet make sense as you go from the training ring to the fight ring. These gloves are now also available to be customised via Sting's MYSTING platform.
IMAGE: AUSTRALIA'S MOST FAMOUS WOMEN'S BOXER SUSIE Q RAMADAN IN A CUSTOM VIPER BOXING GLOVE ENROUTE TO THE RING
Alex McLean is head coach and owner at Boxhead Boxing & Fitness in Norman Park Queensland. An expert in the field Alex is extremely qualified and has trained a multitude of people ranging from fighters to Personal Trainers and fitness enthusiasts who want more from their routines.
