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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.
Generally, the bigger you are the heavier weight gloves you'll want to use. At my gym the suggestion is 18oz if you're a heavyweight or heavier and 16oz for everything below. I see you linked to a Ring to Cage set of gloves; if you're looking at Ring to Cage you're better off going with the C17s (https://www.ringtocage.com/japanese-style-training-gloves-2-0-velcro-or-lace-up/) as they've got great reviews and are based off of the most protective gloves on the market, the Winning MS-600s (albeit at a much lower price). If you match these gloves with good headgear, decent cup / waist protector and a defense-minded attitude in the ring, it's about as good as you can equip yourself to protect both yourself and ostensibly, your sparring partner. The rest is just technique and strategy. It also kind of sounds like you're sparring outside your skill level, which if the case, means you will get roughed up if your sparring partner has no interest in taking it easy for you (i.e. they're training for a fight or they're assholes or something).
Another tool for developing snapping fast punches could be this thing (https://www.saadvakass.com), but it does take a while to get used to it and a lot of use before you see any improvement.