Boxing Shorts - Is It Really Worth Buying Expensive Ones?

It is definitely the norm for professional boxers to get custom boxing shorts and they usually opt for very different designs. Something interesting is a of David Haye you can see that David Haye has a the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus flag on his shorts along with the Union Jack. David Haye spent most of his time during that era training there and people believe it is to show respect to the country he has been training in. However some people have more of a negative outlook saying he lives there due to the lower tax rate, so who knows?!

Most shorts are made from satin although some people choose nylon or polyester for price purposes. It is very important that the boxing shorts give the boxer the freedom needed to move around the ring. Restrictive boxing shorts could significantly reduce the boxer's mobility. Most shorts have a very think waist band normally around 4 inches in width, this is to make sure that the shorts a comfortable fit for the user. It also helps when the boxer wishes to wear an abdominal protector with the shorts, and the high waist band covers up the protector while in the ring.

Your entry level boxing shorts will cost in the region of £15-£30. Some people may then choose to move onto more expensive shorts which can cost around £100 and then fully customised sets which include the vest can be as high as £400! As you would imagine the £100 ones are hand made from 100% satin. However it is hard to see the gains of switching to the more expensive shorts especially around £80 worth of improvement.

If you were to look up muay thai boxing shorts you would see that they are quite a different design. A lot shorter and angled along the edge. This is to allow the boxer even greater freedom and muay thai boxing involves a lot more leg movements. These too are normally made from satin as this is a breathable textile that is not restrictive when moving against skin.

To conclude it does seem that there is not a lot of difference between the non-customisable £15-£80 shorts and the price is due to brand and that is it as the shorts are basically the same. If you are going to reach this threshold which regards to price then consider getting customised for this money.

From Sergio at the www.boxingwarehouse.co.uk 

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Twins Boxing Gloves - Review

Interesting Fact: Twins Boxing was founded in 1992 and orientates its business completely are exporting their goods around the world.

There is doubt about the fact that Twins have definitely made a name for themselves within the boxing arena. To be totally honest the gloves that they call boxing gloves are actually muay thai gloves however it seems that people use them for plenty of bag work and sparring without any issues.

Here we will go through twins' main boxing gloves the BGVL-3s. First off Twins Boxing offers them in a wide range of colours: Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Red and Orange. All made from premium quality leather, they have recently introduced a PU range to be more competitive on price, however most people argue that this is not why you buy these gloves. They are one of the premium brands.

So how do people rate Twins Boxing Gloves? Let's look at this from 3 angles, Durability, Protection and Mobility.

DURABILITY - Twins BGVL-3

As mentioned previously these are made from premium leather and are hugely respected amongst the Thai fight scene. People on various forums have mentioned how they have used them for heavy bag work 5 days a week and they have shown very few signs of wear.

PROTECTION - Twins BGVL-3

Twins have taken this area of their design very seriously. Most independent reviews seem to be commenting on the great support of the thumb section of the glove. And people feel that this is one of the main differentiators when buying a premium gloves from Twins compared to a cheaper brand. This wrist protection some reviewers have said that is is brilliant but does restrict your mobility.

MOBILITY - Twins BGVL-3

Depending on your preferences this is where the Twins Boxing Gloves could either let you down or reinstate your want for them. Due to the high levels of protection in the thumb and wrist mobility is reduced and this could frustrate some boxers. It really depends on where your priorities lie.

CONCLUSION

The general consensus of Twins Boxing Gloves after scanning many forums and websites seems to be that you will not be wasting your money if you were to buy some of these gloves. It is rather reassuring when reading reviews and people have noticed people in their local gym buying these after their recommendation and seeing them with them. The one issue to consider, as mentioned, is the mobility. One of the harder things is being able to find a retailer in the UK who can sell these and due to the fact that they ar`e imported the price is usually quite high. A fair price to pay is around the £60 mark.

If you are interested in these boxing gloves and want to see all of the colours they have to offer try visiting Twins Boxing Gloves to view a range of gloves.

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By Sergio Iacobucci from http://www.boxingwarehouse.co.uk

Rival Boxing Gloves - Any Good?

Rival Boxing Gloves - Are they any good?

Interesting fact: Rival Boxing Gloves were designed by Russ Anber boxing coach, Canada

Lower Entry

Rival Aero Boxing gloves are great for fitness workouts. These gloves do not come in too expensive at around £30. This gloves do however have a vinyl cover rather than leather, however the price does reflect this. According to reviews the vinyl is very tough and well wearing. Inside pre-formed highly dense padding is there to protect your hands in areas where beginners usually damage themselves. The strong wrap around wrist strap gives plenty of security and the gloves fit very snug.

Mid Entry

An example of this glove would be the Rival RS3V sparring glove. With 100% leather and 40mm of padding these are a great glove even when compared to the higher end Rival gloves. Some people do mention however that the velcro wrist strap is not as supportive as the lace-up higher end gloves. However these are around £25 cheaper so it is expected.

Higher End

Something like these Rival boxing gloves is an example of some of the best Rival has to offer and have been described as being for the serious athlete. This unlike their entry level gloves are made from 100% cowhide leather to give you the best protection possible while sparring. As people have reviewed these gloves benefit from the ‘Ergo Lace Track System’ which Rival has interestingly patented. This gives the boxer an ultimate fit and great wrist support whilst eliminating lace burns. Lastly they benefit from high impact foam padded cushions which absorb as much impact as possible when administering blows.

Conclusion

People have said that they are some of their favourite gloves dues the security felt from the lace/strap system, the main complaint seems to be that they are more expensive than other gloves. However people argue that you can tell why they are slightly more expensive as they feel like great quality gloves.

Rval headguards contain D30, to give you an idea of what this is whatch this:   

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