Glove fitting
Mon, 31/01/2011 - 20:23
Hi, can anyone describe how Muay Thai gloves should fit? Just got into MT and decided to get my own so I don't have to scrub my hands so many times after training... the smell can really linger 
Tried Twins, Fairtex, Boon and King Air gloves and here are my impressions:
Twins 12oz- like the feel and the grip bar. Hand compartment fits well with slight wriggle room, but my middle fingertip jams against and tents the glove leather when I clench my fist. Less so when I curl my fingers more, but still feels some pressure.
Fairtex 12oz - No grip bar. Hand compartment a little loose, ie fingers can wriggle quite a bit, but fingertips not jammed against leather.
Boon 12oz? - Finger compartment just felt too tight.
King Air - felt good, but concerned about durability of the fabric patch in the palm as opposed to the leather of all the rest.
I have smallish hands with thin fingers and pencil wrists and arm, so would like a slightly heavier pair of gloves for training. Also bruised my knuckles after my 2nd training session and I rely on my hands to work, so heavier padding is probably good. I'd appreciate any advice on which of the above gloves to get. Actually I bought the Twins, but only realised the fingertip issue at home... may need to get them exchanged.
TIA.
Tue, 01/02/2011 - 11:45
#2
No I don't think they are supposed to do that. I don't like that feeling and I won't buy it if it happens. I know Twins is a big MT brand, but I've never liked their stuff. I don't think they're well-designed, but that's just my personal opinion.
I've never tried King Air but I've tried the first 3 and Boon fits me best, and is my favourite. I feel Fairtex is really overpriced and the gloves I had before really couldn't match the Boon in terms of quality.
Get whichever fits you best. I don't think the palm gets much contact so I won't worry too much about it, unless it tears away from the rest of the glove.
Lastly, yes I'd try to exchange them if I can.
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Tue, 01/02/2011 - 16:37
#3
I use fairtex and i really love my gloves =D, Twins is great too.
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Wed, 02/02/2011 - 09:37
#4
Hi,
I would like to recommend Hayabusa 10oz. I too have a small wrist (hence get sprain wrist from heavy bag work). The Hayabusa gloves come with additional wrist support.
Price at $125. Can get from Haji Lane. I was there yesterday and they had stock.
Thu, 03/02/2011 - 15:26
#5
i use twins and they're great for me, so i think u really have to trust urself on this one. keep in mind the leather will adapt and feel more comfortable after u use them for a while..
Fri, 04/02/2011 - 00:17
#6
Thanks to everyone for responding. I went down to Haji Lane and switched to a Fairtex 12oz in the end. The Fairtex had padding which extended round the fingertips and had a longer finger compartment, so I don't stretch the end of the glove. The width of the finger compartment was a little wide and there was plenty of room to wriggle sideways, but I guess I'll have to live with that.
Can't wait to hit some bags with the new gloves.
Happy CNY everyone
Fri, 04/02/2011 - 09:07
#7
Happy New Year! Glad you had it sorted out. Go slow and easy with the bag, especially with hooks. It's easy to injure your wrist.
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Mon, 07/02/2011 - 21:07
#8
kick me u got my PM?
Oops just realised I didn't post my question.... should I exchange my Twins gloves? Are my fingertips supposed to contact the end of the glove?
Thanks