1. Training Gloves
- Purpose: General-purpose gloves used for all types of training.
- Features: These gloves are versatile and provide balanced padding to protect both the wearer and their opponent during training.
- Best For: Beginners or those looking for an all-round glove for bag work, sparring, and mitt training.
2. Bag Gloves
- Purpose: Specifically designed for punching heavy bags.
- Features: Denser padding for impact absorption and wrist support to withstand repetitive strikes.
- Best For: Heavy bag workouts, focus mitt drills, and high-intensity training sessions.
3. Sparring Gloves
- Purpose: Designed for sparring with a partner in a controlled environment.
- Features: Extra padding to protect both the user and their sparring partner, preventing injuries during practice.
- Best For: Controlled sparring sessions and practicing boxing techniques.
4. Competition Gloves
- Purpose: Used in professional and amateur boxing matches.
- Features: Lighter with less padding compared to training gloves, ensuring better speed and impact during fights. They often meet specific weight and size regulations for competitions.
- Best For: Competitive boxing matches (professional or amateur).
5. Muay Thai Gloves
- Purpose: Designed for Muay Thai fighters who incorporate kicks, elbow strikes, and clinching into their training.
- Features: More flexible and adaptable for clinching and grappling, with padding on the back of the hand for blocking strikes.
- Best For: Muay Thai training and fights.
6. Kids’ Gloves
- Purpose: Designed for younger boxers for training or light sparring.
- Features: Lighter weight, smaller size, and softer padding to accommodate children’s hands.
- Best For: Young aspiring boxers engaging in light training or basic technique practice.
7. Cardio Gloves
- Purpose: Designed for fitness and cardio boxing sessions rather than competitive boxing.
- Features: Lightweight and minimal padding, often used with focus mitts or light bags.
- Best For: Fitness classes, cardio kickboxing, and light bag workouts.
8. MMA Hybrid Gloves
- Purpose: Cross-functional gloves used for MMA training or hybrid boxing-MMA workouts.
- Features: Smaller design with open fingers for grappling, combined with light padding for striking.
- Best For: Mixed martial arts training or hybrid striking and grappling workouts.
9. Lace-Up Gloves
- Purpose: Provides a snug fit for training or competition.
- Features: Lace-up closure for a more secure and custom fit but requires assistance to put on.
- Best For: Competitive boxing and professional training.
10. Velcro Gloves
- Purpose: Easy to put on and take off, suitable for solo training sessions.
- Features: Velcro closure for convenience and quick adjustment.
- Best For: General training, bag work, and sparring.
Conclusion
When choosing boxing gloves, it’s essential to consider their purpose, the type of training or competition, and the level of comfort and protection they provide. At FortStitch Boxing, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality boxing gloves tailored to every need—whether you’re training, sparring, or competing.