Aside from some quality control complaints about stitching, I’ve also heard that the fancy colors rub off and also that velcro comes off easily (really annoying!). The good thing though is that I hear the padding holds up well. Between you and I, this probably means the padding is stiff.

Many boxers don’t know these brands and the ones that do don’t trust them. You might even get laughed at in the gym for wearing these brands. They are definitely no better, but also sometimes no worse than the famous brands. So if you know what you’re looking for, you can get a good deal on a not-so-good glove. VELCRO– also called “hook and look”, convenient, less supportive than laces, common in cheap gloves and bag gloves (since you’re training alone). Mexican boxers areknown to fight in a more exciting fan-friendly style because of their high aggression and ability to throw as well as take hard punches. It’s a stark contrast to boxing styles from other countries where you see fighters thinking,running around more, and being more defensive-minded overall. And not surprisingly, pretty much all the “puncher’s gloves” that you see nowadays are made in Mexico or “Mexican-style” (long shape). Takes time to break in: These Rival RB11 gloves feel quite stiff in the beginning and take about a dozen training sessions to break in. In comparison the Rival RFX-Guerrero pro fight gloves and the RB10’s break-in much faster. Summary

THE WINNERS – Johnny’s Favorite Boxing Gloves (for training and fighting)

Comfort: The Guerrero HDE-F gloves go above and beyond in this area. The microfibre leather is comfortable for your skin and makes it easy for you to slip the gloves on. There is also a large hand compartment that provides plenty of space and your fingers don’t feel pinched at the top of the glove. This high class sparring glove offers not only a perfect fit but incredible comfort as well. Handcrafted using our indestructible Super Rich Microfiber with a foamy cloth lining, and a part mesh palm for added ventilation, this outstanding professional glove will give you countless rounds of high performance. It wasn’t until a few years later that I was boxing in Canada (2010) when I first saw TOP TEN gloves in a boxing gym. Nobody was using them by the way, they were just old beat-up community gloves that you gave to little kids or that “old beginner guy” who only came to lose weight. Even in Canada, despite being commonly found in stores and gyms, TOP TEN is still not the preferred brand. Everybody in Canada seemed to like Rival (a well-respected Canadian brand). What was nice though was that I got a chance to see TOP TEN gloves in person and try them out. A mix between punching glove and a focus mitt so your trainer can “practice spar” with you, developing your offense and defense at the same time. With so many cheap gloves proliferating in the market nowadays, it seems allnew brands are tryingto establishthemselves as “THE NEW PREMIUM BRAND”. This caused manybrands to strategically price themselves higher in hopes of raising consumer appeal. Meanwhile other brands, afraid of offendingtheir loyal fanbase, kept their prices the same which only adds to the current price confusion. Not so surprisingly, it’s much harder nowadays to find quality brands at logical prices!

Ringside has since been reduced to nothing more than a generic company. It’s another American-labelled Pakistan clone glove. What’s even more sad is that another generic company (Title) supposedly started by their former employees, has outgrown them over the past 10 years and now sells more models at more price points than they do. Ringside is pretty much now the same as Everlast except only that they don’t have ANY redeeming models, not a single unique model. Around 2012 Ringside was bought by another brand, “ Combat Sports International“, that I’m guessing was targeted at the martial arts market. Anyway, I highly recommend against Ringside as you’re paying American brand-name prices for Pakistan clone quality. It’s a shame they flushed their unique product valuedown the toilet. Everlast version of the “puncher’s glove”, hand-made in Mexico and filled with a horsehair/foam blend that has great power transfer. There’s also a 10oz XL modelfor big hands. Power transfer is more important when fighting a live opponent. In sparring, you’ll want less power transfer to protect your sparring partner. But in competition, you’ll want as much as possible to cause maximum damage! On the heavy bag or mitts, it’s a matter of preference. Many fighters enjoyhaving more power transfer because it feels great but some fighters (like me) prefer maximum hand protection. Generally, gloves with more protection transfer less power. Closure type (laces vs velcro)

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No ventilated holes: Rival didn’t add perforated holes into the palm side of this glove, which means that they can become quite hot. Quality all-leather exterior over cheap leather or fake leather – more durable, more comfortable, breathes better, looks better. Design: The design is brilliant. I love the criss-cross pattern of the laces, the different color combinations and the screen-printed rival logo is symmetrical.

Who knows, I might consider a separate review on this glove one day if enough people are interested in it. This is the only TOP TEN glove model that I would actually recommend…and what does it have? Unique shape, unique padding, and actually functional! The thumb is surprisingly comfortable (very straight) and the dual straps can adapt to all wrist sizes. Yes, TOP TEN makes tons of clone gear but they also have some unique pieces as well…their martial arts gloves and this boxing glove (obviously modeled after their martial arts gloves) are the exception! I still like the company for it’s great customer service, large selection, and bargain sales, but I wouldn’tuse any of their gloves…even if you gave it to me for free. Top criteria for training gloves are quality-of-construction and protection, then comfort. Gloves made forbagwork have denser cushion to last longer and also prevent you from punching through the padding. Gloves made for sparring have softer cushion to minimize power transfer and protect sparring partners. There are also gloves that are made for both; ideally, they use multiple layers of foam of different densities.Because every hand is different, some gloves will fit and protect you better than others.Now that we’ve set the bar for what the LOW standard of boxing gloves might be, it’s time to look at the good stuff. Armed with this knowledge, you can better detect copycat brands and inferior models of boxing gloves. You’ll know if it’s cheap stuff and also if it’s overpriced. Ahhh, the beauty of the internet! Mesh ventilated palm with grip bar: The gloves are well-ventiallated thanks to the mesh ventilation system that also has a medium-density grip bar stitched into it that helps you to form a fist. Ok, NOW we’re talking! These guys are probably the best andmost updated of the Pakistan clone manufacturers. They produce the latest glove models on the markettoday. Are these newer, better-looking models actually superior to the old models or are they essentially the same but with only an updated design? We’ll find out later in this review. This ultimate bargain glove is a favorite for female boxers as well. This model can actually be just fine for many females, especially since they don’t hit as hard as males. You can spar and hit the bag in this. (Some colors are cheaper!)