If you want to pick up boxing as a hobby or change of fitness routine then you want to get yourself a new pair of gloves. Boxing and MMA is now becoming way more popular among regular people who wants to get in shape or have a healthier lifestyle which has created more of the combat sports equipment company to offer boxing gloves, mitts and etc. This may cause confusion for you when it comes to purchasing your first pair or even second one. Here is a guide of 5 affordable boxing gloves that can help you decide.
BUYING GUIDE
| BRAND | PREVIEW | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| TITLE |  | $49.99 |
| RINGSIDE |  | $44.99 |
| RIVAL |  | $64.95 |
| EVERLAST |  | $59.99 |
| TWIN |  | $73.71 |
TITLE CLASSIC PRO STYLE TRAINING 3.0
| Material | Synthetic leather |
| Knuckle Protection | 7/10 |
| Wrist Protection | 8/10 |
| Price | $49.99 |
| Color | Red/White, Black/White, Blue/White |
Title has been a house name brand for sports of boxing that has been around for more than 20 years. They have gloves from low range to mid range price gloves. For a beginner in boxing, these are good gloves to begin with as they are made with super tough and durable synthetic leather cover. As for the padding for the knuckle, these is better for mitt work or speed bag or light training. As for heavy bag use, I would recommend using it less as the padding only has medium density. It will wear out quickly which means less protection for your knuckle.
Its full wrap around two-ply wrist strap with hook and loop closure gives you higher and better protection compared to the knuckle. Another advantage of these gloves, the satin nylon compartment liner helps repel moisture retention which will not make your gloves smell after use. Like any gloves, if taken care of well and air out after every training session any foul smell will go away.
RINGSIDE PRO STYLE TRAINING GLOVES
| Material | Synthetic Leather |
| Knuckle Protection | 6/10 |
| Wrist Protection | 7/10 |
| Price | $44.99 |
| Color | Pink/White, Black/White, Blue/White, White |
These pairs of gloves from Ringside are great if you have just started boxing and only been boxing 3 times a week. It’s made of synthetic leather construction, knuckles are made of multi- layer foam padding which are soft and thin. For protection I would say it’s slightly about average but I only use it for mitt work and not too much on the heavy bag. As it’s soft, it gives a broken feeling which will make your hand feel less stiff. It has a wrap around fit with hook-and-loop closure, thumb-lock feature for added safety which gives your wrist and thumb better protection.
RIVAL RB7 FITNESS PLUS BAG GLOVES
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Knuckle Protection | 7/10 |
| Wrist Protection | 6/10 |
| Price | $64.95 |
| Color | Blue/White, Black/Yellow, Blue/White/Red, Pink/White, Purple/White, Red/Black, Silver/Black, White/Red/Blue, BabyBlue/Gray, Green/White |
Rival is now a popular boxing equipment brand. They provide all range from beginner to pro boxer gloves. For RB7 fitness plus bag gloves these are made from extra resistant carbonium PU leather. For the knuckle area, it Moulded Foam Padding which gives a stiff because of its firmness. This will be softened once you use it a few times.
As for the velcro strap, it’s egro strap system which means strap that is wider at the palm side of the wrist, extending to 4” at its largest point, it thus ensuring greater comfort, stability and wrist support. Downside of this glove is there is no mesh hole which makes your hands sweaty and heat up real quick while boxing. These pair gets the job done as long as you are using only 3times a week of boxing training which is good enough session for a beginner. They comes in cool colors and the design is eye catching.
EVERLAST POWERLOCK2 TRAINING GLOVES
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Knuckle Protection | 9/10 |
| Wrist Protection | 8/10 – medium density padding |
| Price | $59.99 |
| Color | black grey, blue green, red black |
Everlast is a well known brand in boxing and it has been around for years. Professional boxers are wearing this particular brand. These are made from high quality synthetic leather. For the knuckle area, it’s made up of quad layered foam which means it absorbs shock when you land your punches. Full wrist-wrap hook-and-loop enclosure system provides a secure and highly customizable fit. They are full mesh palm which means your hands can “breathe” during training. Overall it’s a good beginner boxing gloves.
TWIN SPECIAL BGVL 3
| Material | 100 |
| Knuckle Protection | 9/10 |
| Wrist Protection | 8/10 |
| Price | $73.71 |
| Color | Black, white, maroon red, blue, red, purple, Navy Blue, light blue, yellow, green, grey |
Twins is a thailand brand. They are made from genuine leather. For the knuckle area, it is made from multi layered foam and “attach” nicely to the leather which gives higher protection and it would be great for heavy bags too. Durable velcro wrist strap gives a secure and comfortable fit. Since this is more for muay thai, it’s a bit more snug and heavy.