Choosing the best MMA gloves depends largely on your fighting style and what you want to use them for. Broadly speaking there are three categories I would divide these into -
Sparring Gloves
Bag Gloves
Fight Gloves
Of course there are some MMA gloves which will suit for a variety of uses but this can result in them lasting for a shorter time and increasing the risk of injury.
First of all let's look in more detail at MMA sparring gloves. These designed specifically for protecting both MMA fighters and are used only during practice bouts. It’s very important that you buy gloves that clearly state that it is suitable for sparring; check the label and description thoroughly. If you get the wrong gloves, you run the risk of seriously injuring your sparring partner.There are basically two types of sparring gloves: (1) ones that look like traditional MMA gloves and have individual fingers slots or (2) gloves that have a larger more padded striking area and finger loops. Both types are great for sparring and it really comes down to your own preference. I personally like the ones with individual finger slots as I find these more comfortable - particularly when your hands sweat. Sparring gloves have more padding than other gloves to reflect the heavy use and number of strikes and blows they will experience.
Everlast are my own favourites and I have several pairs of these. Comfort is a key consideration as of course is the protection of your hands and the person you are sparring with or fighting.
Sparring Gloves
Bag Gloves
Fight Gloves
Of course there are some MMA gloves which will suit for a variety of uses but this can result in them lasting for a shorter time and increasing the risk of injury.
First of all let's look in more detail at MMA sparring gloves. These designed specifically for protecting both MMA fighters and are used only during practice bouts. It’s very important that you buy gloves that clearly state that it is suitable for sparring; check the label and description thoroughly. If you get the wrong gloves, you run the risk of seriously injuring your sparring partner.There are basically two types of sparring gloves: (1) ones that look like traditional MMA gloves and have individual fingers slots or (2) gloves that have a larger more padded striking area and finger loops. Both types are great for sparring and it really comes down to your own preference. I personally like the ones with individual finger slots as I find these more comfortable - particularly when your hands sweat. Sparring gloves have more padding than other gloves to reflect the heavy use and number of strikes and blows they will experience.
Everlast are my own favourites and I have several pairs of these. Comfort is a key consideration as of course is the protection of your hands and the person you are sparring with or fighting.
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