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Thanks I am undecided what to get for my next pair of barric the horse hair / nasa or latex / nasa

could you post some side by side pics for me
 
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I've got a pair of 6oz Venum gloves in Orange! My son will be more than happy of them. They needed to be in orange, period.
 
well I will say that they are completely different gloves in almost every sense. The hh/nasa are extremely compact... think the smallest 16s you have ever struggled to squeeze your hands into. Padding is 360°, literally all around the hand and wrist. protection is great, but they do require a good break in period. I would say a good month of regular use will get them where they need to be. Now the Latex combo gloves are very different in hand compartment, overall size, and feel. I would compare it to a Winning 16, just maybe a little roomier in the hand compartment, but great wrist support. No break-in needed, these things are buttery soft, by far and away the softest leather I have ever touched. Richard said it's 4oz lambskin.

Overall I would say the HH combos are closer to a specialized work tool which requires some customization via break in, whereas the latex combos are like a 1985 Cadillac Sedan Deville, the seats formed to your body like it came from the factory built custom for you. Superb protection on knuckles as well as wrists from both gloves really, but especially the latex/NASA combo gloves...

*side by side photos to follow, left the Barrics in my gym locker. I'll grab them tomorrow and post. Thanks
 
Kendodsworth said:
Anyone had any experience with prize ring? The pro-training glove? If so what's your thoughts, I've seen fit2box/simons review and they look decent but there isn't much more about them.
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I had a pair a few years ago. Decent gloves - padding felt really nice and moulded to my hand after a few sessions on the bag. I found their 16oz a little too snug for me though.
 
Recently aquired this headgear from an amazing friend, (you would have to be in order to gift this, and another brand new fg-2900 & 5000 to someone- even if they themselves got them for free) brand new XL FG-3000... pretty rare outside Japan, but honestly I think heads and shoulders above the FG-2900. Besides the nose strip which pulls the cheek pads together and essentially makes it a lesser version of a full face guard, Winning also flipped the ear padding as well as the side and rear padding inside-out. I thought this would be just an experiment on design change, but it actually makes a big difference in comfort and protection, I think for the better. Gear is way more snug, can take a shot more comfortably, yet still has superior vision and lightness over the 5000. I have the older version of the 5000 in genuine leather (yellow in pics), and to me there is nothing better for overall protection, but it is heavier and harder to roll shots and maintain vision. Overall, not sure if I would have sprung the crazy high retail for this piece, but then again, if you are going to spend a lot on any piece of boxing gear, get a good headgear. Winning is simply the best. (would like to tryout the superbar tho)
 
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shit... now I don't remember how I uploaded my other pics, before it gave me the option of uploading at a lower resolution, which I did before, but now I'm not getting that option... damn I know I'm getting old, but this type of shit just waves it in my face.
 
My local gym sells boxing equipment. I just happen to spot an old, sealed pair of Winnings that was just collecting dust on the back of the rack. I asked for its price at they are selling it for real cheap. I guess they just want to get rid of it. I really want to buy it but the problem is that its only 12oz.

I'm 1.85m and 215 lbs. Can I still use the gloves should I buy it? I currently train with my 16oz Fairtex BGV9s. I'm not expecting to use it for sparring, just for mitts and bagwork. What do you think? Is it going to be a worthy purchase?
 
Wildcat said:
My local gym sells boxing equipment. I just happen to spot an old, sealed pair of Winnings that was just collecting dust on the back of the rack. I asked for its price at they are selling it for real cheap. I guess they just want to get rid of it. I really want to buy it but the problem is that its only 12oz.

I'm 1.85m and 215 lbs. Can I still use the gloves should I buy it? I currently train with my 16oz Fairtex BGV9s. I'm not expecting to use it for sparring, just for mitts and bagwork. What do you think? Is it going to be a worthy purchase?
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The answer is Yes
 
Wildcat said:
My local gym sells boxing equipment. I just happen to spot an old, sealed pair of Winnings that was just collecting dust on the back of the rack. I asked for its price at they are selling it for real cheap. I guess they just want to get rid of it. I really want to buy it but the problem is that its only 12oz.

I'm 1.85m and 215 lbs. Can I still use the gloves should I buy it? I currently train with my 16oz Fairtex BGV9s. I'm not expecting to use it for sparring, just for mitts and bagwork. What do you think? Is it going to be a worthy purchase?
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Even if you didn't like them, you could always resell them for profit.
 
I still can't post a new tread so thought this one best to post my questions. Did some searching but did not find an answer to my question. I spar (boxing) with guys that are all often smaller to me. The weight difference can be 20 lbs to as much 150 lbs. The problem is it is hard for me to hit fast with out hitting too hard. I am just too slow and lack or lost the skill. I am working on snapping punches so that is part of the solution. Some problem with amateur heavy weights but big problem with the serious amateur lightweight fighters as these young guys hit back harder and the whole sparring round is more of a slugfest which I suffer badly and I learn nothing. The instructors and pros are forgiving. There are some guys I avoid or the instructor will move me to another opponent especially if they have a fight in the near future. I am 63 years old and just want to have fun sparring, get fit and try different things, get feedback and get better at the science. I will not train anywhere that does not have fighters competing at a high level as the training is top notch. I do want to get better for self defense sake. No longer competing so limiting hard hits to the head as much as possible. I saw these gloves on Amazon. ( https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0084VS...d=2L49NEODEG1BY&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im) Are they worth the money? Will they protect my opponent better and hence myself than good quality 16 oz sparring gloves? Will I develop bad habits with these heavier gloves? What weight (14,16, 18, 20, 22, 24 oz) should I choose that will not develop bad habits and protect my opponent the best. Sorry for long post and thank you in advance for recommendations.
 
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