What gloves do professional Muay Thai use?
Both Boxing and Muay Thai prefer prefer the use of 16oz gloves for sparring. If you weigh less than 140lbs (63kg) then you can usually get by with 14oz. In general however you will not go wrong with a pair of 16oz gloves.
What is the best Muay Thai brand?
You probably already know some of the biggest and most popular Muay Thai brands such as Fairtex, Twins Special, Yokkao and Top King. Many consider them to be the best Muay Thai brands right now and you can hardly go wrong with these.
Do I need special gloves for Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is a high impact sports and right from the start, you will be hitting a lot of tough pads and dense heavy bags. If you want them to last, you are going to need reasonably durable gloves with good padding to withstand the constant and regular punishment.
How do I choose Muay Thai gloves?
Ideally, you want one pair of gloves and a smaller pair of training gloves. If you can only afford to purchase one pair of gloves, stick with 12-14oz gloves so you can use them for bag and pad work. If you want a single pair of gloves for everything, including sparring, go with a pair of 16oz gloves.
Should I get 10 oz or 12 oz gloves?
A 10oz glove will be appropriate for someone with smaller hands looking to hone techniques. 12oz- A size up, 12oz see more common use for pads.
Is venum a good brand for Muay Thai?
Venum produces all of their equipment in Thailand, the Muay Thai capital of the world. Although the Venum brand is similar to Hayabusa in that they both are an ‘MMA’ style brand, these gloves are still excellent for those hard sparring sessions in the gym.
How heavy should Muay Thai gloves be?
Young children may use a lighter weight around 6-8oz while heavier folks can consider 16oz. Theoretically, the heavier the gloves, the more protection they offer due to having more padding. Sparring requires heavier gloves and most gyms recommend 16oz for safety purpose.
Are 12 oz gloves good?
A 12oz glove is a good choice for a buyer looking for an all around training glove, but don’t be too taken aback if you’re not permitted to spar with this weight glove in a gym. 16oz is the ‘gym standard’ sparring glove. Even a lighter weight fighter still has to don 16’s in most gyms.
What are 16 oz gloves for?
Depending on your size, 14 oz, 16 oz and even larger gloves can be good for all-around usage. They can be used for hitting pads, heavy bag work, general training, and sparring.
