The Definitive Muay Thai Glove Buying Guide | WEST LA MUAY THAI
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- 00:10 Intro
00:35 Boxing vs. Muay Thai Glove
01:02 What Are Your Goals
01:50 Glove Basics and Safety
03:05 What Weight of Gloves?
04:05 What Gloves to Avoid?
05:15 Entry Level Rec.
06:00 Mid-Tier Selection
8:00 Upper End Selection
10:50 Luxury Brand…?
12:52 Accessories
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In summary:
Let me start off by saying, every glove is different. This Muay Thai glove guide can also be used for any sport involving striking with the hands.
The amount one spends doesn’t necessarily commensurate the quality of the product.
I have used gloves that cost near the hundreds that, within the week the stitching has come undone, or I have seen premium gloves where one weighed more than the other (left glove weighed 16 oz, right glove weighted 15.2 oz).
In contrast i have used gloves that were mid-range priced (your average cost per pair of gloves) that have lasted me YEARS.
Sure, they smell worse than that sweaty gym shirt you forgot in the back of your trunk.
but that’s neither here nor there.
The last thing I will say is it always a good idea to have two pairs of gloves, one for bag/pad work, and one for sparring.
This rule doesn’t generally apply to everyone, this is more for the fighter or aspiring fighter to be.
AFFORDABLE. ($30-40 ish):
Sanabul Essential Gel Boxing Kickboxing Punching Bag Gloves
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Title Classic Pro Style Training Gloves 3.0
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Ringside Apex Bag Gloves, IMF-Tech Boxing Gloves
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AVERAGE PRICED. ($80 ish):
Fairtex BGV1 Muay Thai Boxing Gloves
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INVESTMENTS. (OVER $150):
Cleto Reyes Hook and Loop
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Winning Training Boxing Gloves
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ACCESSORIES:
Meister Glove Deodorizers
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Lace N Loop Straps (Pair) - Lace-Up Boxing Glove Converter
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I started with used cheap Everlast gloves 🤦♂️.When I got my first pair of Twins I was amazed at the padding and quality. It was like going from a slim jim to a steak meal. You're review is real fair and helpful. Thanks, bro.
dudeee, I used everlast for like my first year because of the accessibility (this was before online shopping ever really existed) and damn I remember my first pair of real boxing gloves (thaismai) I was like 🤯. THE DIFFERENCE! thanks for watching, appreciate the feedback!
That was me dead ass today, just got a pair of twins and yeah they’re fuckin great
@@tasuku.kosuge5052 right!? congrats on the switch!!
Where do you buy your twins’
@@lassekrslundlarsen786 super export shop
Thanks for all the tips, buying guides and reviews. Keep it up, really helping people out.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!!!
Unsurprising, as coach vik is a Tragedy fan, this video was insightful and no BS--which is what I expect from a hardcore fan. I'm just starting Muay Thai as part of my workout routine at the gym and I just picked up a pair of Fairtex gloves. They're really nice and I hope to use them for a year and see where I go. The Cleto Reyes and Boon gloves look really cool too. Thanks!
yooo- Welcome to the sport and thanks for watching. Boon gloves are super rad too, kinda hard to get a pair (ordering and shipping) but love the ones we have around the gym. good luck man 🤘
would love to see you review each glove you own! looking at all of your gym equipment makes me feel like a kid looking into a toy shop window! look forward to your next videos
Got a video breaking down all my gear coming out next month stay tuned and thanks for hanging out!!!
Thank you so much for the informative video, this really helped me A LOT when choosing the right gloves to buy.
Glad to be of help- thank you for watching!!
I started my Muaythai Training weeks ago and my first glove is Lonsdale 16oz (white & red). This is a great video for beginners, thanks bro.
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Great choice- Lonsdale is hard to get stateside but I’ve heard nothing but great things about them. Hope they last you a while!
also, I found this video extremely useful! thanks, def gave a like & subscribe. big love from Seattle!
Thank you!!!!!
Without knowing much, I got a 14 oz. Twins Special about 8 years ago, and they're still holding their shape excellently.
Testament to the quality of their equipment
Nice review coach 👊🥊
thanks!!!!
Badass! Good guide Vic!
Also, nice shirt.
@@Muaythaiventura thank you dude!
Muay Thai and Tragedy...my kind of video! Just found the channel and love the videos...and the obviously classy musical taste.
Thank you for watching! Appreciate the support 👊🤘
Super helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!!!
Shotout to this guy for listening tragedy, def one of the best crust bands ever.
Thank you man. Tragedy goes hard as fuck. Great musicians.
Dam this is the most helpful video I've seen on CZcams for this. Thanks for the advice!
Thank YOU for watching and glad to hear it was helpful!
I am fairly new to muay thai and got myself Yokkao gloves after one year, absolutely love them. Also love the tragedy shirt! Great band!
Glad you enjoyed the gloves and tragedy kills it man. Great great band 😌
Im beginner and Im considering Yakkao as my first ever gloves. Would sou recommend ? I dont look at price as much.
Love the tips, same time for some reason I feel like I can listen to this guy read a text book and it’ll still be engaging
hey thanks! textbooks are actually my favorite form of non-fiction to read 😅
Great help, I actually bought Fairtex's "Mexican style" gloves recently as a replacement for my cheap starter gloves, so far they feel great.
Yo! Those Fairtex Mexican style look really, really cool. Glad to hear they feel great. Might have to grab a pair to test out!
Awesome video. Thank you very much
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!!
@@thaiboxinginstitute absolutely. It was very informative and beneficial
Good vid . To keep gloves moisture and stinky free get some peppermint tea bags and drop them in with the tag hanging out so you can pull them
And it’s effective and really cheap , works great on shoes as well . Replace bags about every 2-3 months .
Great tip- thank you for watching!!
Thanks for the info. I used to train with some Carpenters after work, 2 of them brought Everlast gloves. They were ridiculed pretty hard from all of us . Told them they just brought Ryobi power tools to the work place. 🤣🤣
not the neon green ryobi tool set from harbor freight 😩😁
I'm currently living (and training) in Mexico and just bought a pair of cleto reyes. Best Gloves I've ever tried by far. Fun fact: Cleto Reyes gloves are much cheaper here and about the same price as Fairtex, Twins and other Thai brands which are a little bit more expensive.
Where ya training at man?!?! What part of Mexico?
@@thaiboxinginstitute I’m in central Mexico in San Luis Potosí, training at the Cobras Bujutsu MMA gym. They do Muay thai and kickboxing as well. Next time I’m in LA I’ll stop by your school for a session :)
Also: Rad Tragedy shirt man!
@@DaveElwoodCutter damn always wanted to visit SLP, hear really great things about the place, come thru if you’re ever in LA, we’ll bump tragedy and HHIG the whole time 😎
Great review 👍
Thank you for watching! 🙏🙇🏻♂️
@@thaiboxinginstitute 🙏
I love Thai gloves. I own and use Fairtex and Twins. Great gloves that last.
agreed!
I've had my Fairtex FGV1 for almost 7 years, and they are great for sparring!
Oh nice, glad to hear!!!
What weight do you have? I want a weight that would work with sparring and training but wasn't sure if that is possible.
@@crosstow9n I think it was 14 oz
Thanks for the video, sorry to hear about your hand injuries. I'd recommend doing light bag work without gloves to strengthen the hands, or even venture as far as to recommend punching a makiwara on a daily basis. More padding will just make the hand weaker in the long run but it is ofc needed for hard sparring or heavy bag work. Peace out 🙏
Thank you for the suggestions, appreciate it🙏
These reviews are great. I personally have about 7 pairs some are for mitt workout the others are bag work and to spar. I do this as a hobby.
dude, thank you for watching and 7 pairs is quite the collection. I have about 4 in rotation at the moment lol
Fuck yeah thanks for this and sick shirt!! His Hero is Gone is one of my favorite bands 😁
thanks man! HHIG goes hard as fuck!!
I have a few pairs. I use yokkao 10oz for daily training (work/pad work) Best gloves I’ve ever used. Might bump up to 12oz for next pair.
For sparring I rotate between two 14oz pairs, funny enough neither of em Muay Thai gloves. Ones Pro Boxing Supplies and the other Everlast, but a nicer pair with the most comfortable wrist support ever.
Oh nice pro boxing supply. local!
Buy a boot dryer, put your gloves on the boot dryer for a couple of hours after training...this works really well!
Yea!! title and ringside used to sell boot dryers rebranded as glove dryers lol I don’t think they sold too well
Thanks a lot for this great video. Do you have any recommendation concerning hand wraps for muay thaï please?
Thanks for watching! i use ringside or title boxing 180 inches semi-elastic hand wraps. I also recommend Meister hand wraps that you get through Amazon. Same length and material as the other I suggested (180 inches and semi-elastic). We have a hand wrap video in our channel where I talk about different hand wraps and how i teach people to wraps their hands.
@@thaiboxinginstitute Thanks a lot for your answer! Gonna definitely check your hand wrap video. Greetings from France
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Hey man! What do you think about Rival gloves? And thanks for the great vid!
hey- Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback! don't have too much experience with rival gloves but do like their focus mitts. I think they make good equipment IMO.
You had me at hecho en Mexico .. subscribed
gracias compa 🙇🏻♂️
Great video bruh
Thank you for watching 🤘✨
@@thaiboxinginstitute I was glove shopping and decided to go with the lace up Cleto Reyes lace up gloves. This will be my 3rd pair in three years. Started it with the cheap Everlast gloves and wore them out pretty quickly than moved to Ringside which I really liked but now I wanted to buy some lace ups for sparring
@@youngman7600 great choice. Lace up Reyes we’re always my choice for sparring. Beautiful gloves. Enjoy them!!
Best pair of kickboxing gloves i have had were Twins gloves, i used them for 2 years and my little brother used them for 2 years and they are still in good condition.
They are expensive but i bought venum gloves and they are starting to break down after 6 months of kickboxing training.
Yes- I dont recommend venum equipment for that reason
I've had just about every brand except Winning and Grant over the last 18 years. None of them have lasted me more than 1 year. A few of them have had the shell wear out or tear. For the most part the padding breaks down. I put in maybe 10-12 hours or training per week. I do a lot of bag work and I think that's what breaks them down the most. I've paid twice as much for a pair of gloves and they don't last twice as long. I'm not really sure the most economical route, but I don't think I'll be investing in a $400 pair of gloves.
Have you had Reyes training gloves?
Buy some dedicated bag gloves man they may last you a bit longer
When i first started training i got some cheap ass pakistani gloves.. about 5 monts into it both gloves ripped by the thumb lol then the pandemic made me take a break from muay thai.. now been training again for about 2 months.. with the same gloves at this point they are hurting the tip of my fingers which i have no idea why😂 went on to buy some fairtex bgv ones! Super hyped to try them out next class! Thanks for the video!
Yooo! Thank you for watching! Hope the new gloves are doing you well ✅
great video sir!! i was looking to get twins but saw this and fairtex are the ones i need it seems, i got big hands . So 16oz gloves are best for bag/pad work for me? im a big dude
Hey- thanks for the kind words and yes! 16 oz are great for anything greater than ~165 pounds. Good luck!
these lace up straps are game chaniging, i have Rival Rs1 pro sparring gloves from doing boxing and i'm going into muay thai, so it's a nice way to avoid buying expensive gloves since i have them, i'll just have to transition from lace to velcro via that thing, and just get a regular bag/pad work gloves, because that one's for sparring. thanks for the informative video, highly appreciated!
These are quite expensive these days tho, worth it.
thank you for the kind words and appreciate you watching!
Pro tip. "Fresh Step Crystals Premium Scented Cat Litter" is actually 100% silica gel. Perfect for shoes, gloves, guns, etc...
Serious pro tip right here. Gotta give it try!
I use a boot drier for my gloves. Works perfect and never had a smelly glove. It's the moisture that sits in them that makes them stink. If you keep them dry, bacteria can't grow, and they'll smell fine.
Boot dryer 💡💡💡
Hi I just seen your video great video by the way I just enrolled my son in Muay Thai for a 2 year contract he’s 12 I don’t like the gloves the gym gave us what you recommend and what oz
Hey!! Thanks for watching and congrats on your child starting their journey with the sport. How much do they weigh and how tall are they?
Thanks! Been looking to buy my 2nd pair of gloves and the variety of selection is a lot to process as a newbie. I'll probably go with Twins 10 oz for bag/pad work. Oss
Hey there! Hope the video helped- twins 10 oz are great for that purposes! We used to use that size and brand for competition and they always felt great on my hands, but never felt so great on my face 🥴
How about the Twins glove BGVL6A for wrist support when sparring?
hear nothing but great things about em!
BROO THE TRAGEDY TSHIRT 🔥
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Could you review the farabi cowhide leather Muay Thai boxing gloves on Amazon there $44 someone wrote there better than fairtex I never used fairtex but the farabi are solid for the price I got them for
If i could get my hands on a pair i wouldn't mind trying them. Doesn't seem to be a lot on info on them online but glad you are enjoying them. Never had anyone come through the gym with this brand so would be curious of the quality.
What about lace up Twins vs lace up Yokkao? Deciding on which lace up gloves for muay thai. Specifically for sparrinG, Please help!
Lace up twins all the way. 100%
Winning gloves have seam covers on fingertips that you can clamp your fingers down into. It makes a good fist. Can u recommend similar thai gloves?
i can't say i've used these two pair extensively but triumph and ring to cage have a winning replica style glove that seem to be built exactly likw winnings. Triumph's Bushido Elite Pro glove or Ring to Cage Japanese Style training glove. Check em out!
Its crazy when people spend $45-$50 on those everlast gloves, when they can spend $15-$20 more and get some Fairtex's or Venum gloves that are so much better. I recommend people spend a little more because a lot of new fighters don't know how to punch properly and they can easier injure themselves, i cant count how many times I jammed my thumb or sprained my wrist while using those cheap everlast. I feel like spend a little more and if you don't like it ask around the gym and see if anybody wants to buy them off you. Love the video brother
agreed 100% and thank you for watching!!
I'm really interested in investing in a Winning pair just for quality I've heard. Is there a model that's more suited for Muay Thai clinchwork/blocking and how would you rate the velcro strap protection of your hands and wrists for heavy bag work? Thank you for sharing this with us!
velcro art the best and work excellent for clinching since the glove isn't built like standard boxing gloves that have extra padding along the wrist.
A glove deodorizer trick that I've been doing for sometime (before I found out about the glove stix):
I will fill a small mesh washing machine bag with the appropriate amount red cedar balls to fill up the glove - without overstuffing the mesh bag, yet allowing the cedar balls to fill up a decent amount of space inside the glove.
I will leave them in my gloves until the next time that I use them.
If cedar shoe tree's work for shoes, I thought they could also work with my boxing gloves - and so far so good.
damn great thinking, never thought of cedar balls lol. Use the cedar shoe trees for my boots. Will give it a try. Thanks for the tips Herman!
I’m so doing this. Thanks for posting.
Thumbs up man! What do you think of the Hyabusa T-3 Gloves?
Never heard a bad thing about them fr
I still have my first pair of Everlast gloves, but that was almost 17 years ago, definitely a big difference in the gloves they make now
for sure! I remember they had a 'Muhammad Ali' line that was really really good.
Everlast got worse?
@MoHa-qn4ve surprisingly yes, they've gotten much worse and more expensive
@@ElTangPo well ive been contemplating which glove to buy (I'm a beginner) and I'm going to work out from home, planning to buy a heavy bag,punch ball and a speed bag. Any suggestion for a glove that's good for me as a beginner ?(wont be sparring, as I'm working out from home)Thanks in advance
@MoHa-qn4ve venum is a good brand that always has deals, so you can find gloves that are decent for a fair price, windy and twins are a good brand too, a little more expensive but I've had my windys for almost 5 years now and they're still some of my favorites. I just bought some fairtex and breaking them in now but I do like the way they feel also, those run you a little more than the other 3 I mentioned. All great gloves though especially for beginners.
What size are the silver cletos i wanna get the same pair but unsure if is should get 14 or 16oz heard they over weight
16 oz and they definitely feel like it 😬
Thanks for the guide - definitely one of the most informative videos out there. I'm an MMA newbie, and I'm planning on getting two new pairs of gloves, one for training and one for sparring. I'm thinking of a budget of $300, so I thought I would get a pair of Reyes/Hayabusa gloves and a pair of Twins/Fairtex gloves. Which pair do you think I should invest more in - the training pair or the sparring pair? At first I was going to go for a pair of Reyes 16oz gloves for sparring, but then I realized that I would be using it a lot less than my training pair, which led me to consider whether I should go for 10oz Reyes gloves for training, and a cheaper 16oz pair for sparring. Thanks again!
Hey- thanks for watching aiden! def go for some 10 oz Reyes and a more affordable pair for sparring. Good luck on the purchase and training!
definetley invest more in a training glove. A quality glove that will last, you will hit the bag and mitts more than you spar. for example for every 8 round sparring session that I have, I will have hit the bag leading up to sparring day atleast 70 rounds. My opinion on a good glove to get for training is the 16oz Fly X velcro or laceup gloves. They are very protective on your hands, They offer good feedbag on the bag, they open good in the palms like muay thai gloves, more comfortable than winning and are very durable. Right now you can get them around $190 on the official Fly UK website(they ship to the us). As for your sparring glove I would say Get yourself a 2nd pair of the fly x gloves in a 16oz as well. I know the two gloves would come out to about $400 but In my opinion theyre worth splurging the extra 100 outside your budget
Hello Coach Vik! Just to clarify, you primarily use the Cleto Reyes for boxing AND muay thai?
I'm in the market to get either a pair of Cleto Reyes or Fairtex as my primary MT sparring + bag work glove and then in a few months, getting the same glove for sparring only (and keep a rotation of old sparring glove becomes training glove, get new sparring glove, etc). Wanted to get your input on this, thanks!
Hey Ben! Yes I do use the cletos for both Muay Thai AND boxing and I alternate between winnings and the reyes for sparring. You sound like you
got a good plan, and you can always try a different brand the second purchase around. Good luck and keep me posted!
@@thaiboxinginstitute Thanks so much! I just bought the BGV11 Fairtex and enjoy them a lot so far!
@@bens9450 Oh nice, great to hear!!
Respect for the Tragedy t-shirt
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In your opinion what are the best brands for gloves and shinguards for muay thai ?
Twins but that brand is extremely difficult to find in the US. I would say fairtex would be the second best but i guess in this case the first best?
Damnnn I came to this video too late I just bought a pair of everlast gloves to start my first beginner kickboxing lessons for this month 😅😅😅 next time I buy a pair of gloves I'll refer back to this video!
All good man, as long as you got yourself a pair of gloves. Hopefully you enjoy the sport enough to invest in some more equipment. Congrats on the start your journey!
Iam 165 and have 12 Oz twins gloves cause I have pretty small hands for my muscle frame 😅😅, I tried 14 and 16 Oz gloves from a friend, and 14 where still okay but bit big and 16 Oz where just nearly slipping of 😅.
Same
Hey I want to upgrade my gloves, I was wondering should I get yokkao or twins
Where are you located? If you're outside the US i would recommend twins.
I just got 14oz Reyes. I originally use winnings. I don’t have huge hands, but DAMN it’s tight, especially when I put on long wraps. Is that normal and will they break in over time?
Yes- they absolutely do. Enjoy the gloves!!!
What would be your opinion on the Hayabusa T3 brand for either sparring or pad work?
Don't really work with MMA brands, sorry!
@@thaiboxinginstitute but they're kickboxing gloves 🤔
Raja vs twins honest opinion. where i train they have a pair of raja for sale 12oz
Im 5’5 130 in shape.
but I’ve been reading your comments on twins being good for smaller hands
Well, if the raja’s are easily purchased then go for it. They’re a good brand!
I've been using a 14oz pair of Venum Elites for 3 years! Definitely overdue for new ones, I want to invest in Hayabusa gloves but debating if I should go with a 12oz or 14oz...I spar but not nearly as much as I do bag/pad work. I always wrap and I have tiny hands...any advice?
hmm- what do you weigh? If you are smaller (under 130 lbs) I think you can get away with 12 oz, but would still be weary sparring with those. Wouldn’t want to injure my partners. 🙇🏻♂️
@@thaiboxinginstitute Hover around 116-120, I guess I can buy cheaper sparring gloves
@@aneczka413 Always a good idea to have a spar set of bigger gloves! also a good excuse to add to the collection!!!
@@aneczka413 bag gloves should be your gloves that you care about. Sparring gloves should be 16oz
Hi bro can i used muay thai glove 12 oz with heavy bag.
Yes of course!
My cleto Reyes 12 ounce lace up’s are the best gloves I’ve ever used by far
Can’t argue that. Prefer the lace ups over the Velcro ones too
I'm going to buy my first thai gloves this week. I'm still can't decide which should I take. I've got really small hands and wrist, and thinking about Twins or Top King. What you think about Top King? And for you which are better?
Top king is good! I think they’re easier to get too.
hey !!!! nice shirt!!!!
Thank you 🫡
For muay thai would you go for the cleto/winning if money wasn’t a factor or would you stick to twins? Also, what would you recommend for sparring gloves because I hear cletos are not ideal for it since they’re puncher gloves?
cletos are still a good choice! And I always lean towards to using winning when I can but I understand that choice isn’t an option for everyone. I still use a pair of twins bag gloves whenever I can
Hello coach, Which one more comfortable fairtex or twins ? Thx
i like twins!
I am somewhere 200lbs, currently using 12oz TopKings - currently I am deciding, if to get 10oz Fairtex for bag work (improved feel), or 16oz for sparing (I already have Venum 14oz). What would you recommend?
16 oz fairtex for sparring. for sure!
I fucked with this vid heavy! Thanks for the info! Subscribed and def gonna join the patreon!
Thank you for watching!!!
rn i have some 10oz twins that i got for 50 bucks from my trainer and now for sparring in need some 14oz gloves also aroud 50 bucks what should i get
Is the twins good for boxing only instead of muay thai? My dad bought me my first pair of boxing gloves which are these 12oz twins but i saw they’re made for muay thai only
They can be used for boxing too!!
Hello Coach Vik! I am just starting with Muay Thai and I would like to buy a pair or gloves from the middle price range, because I think I will stick to this sport for some time. Do you know anything about Leone gloves? I think it's an Italian brand and since I live here these are also easy to get here. Do you know if these are a good investment? Also, thanks a lot for this video!
Leone makes great equipment. I'm a fan of their shorts and gloves although its difficult to get that brand here in the US.
Been trying to do research for my first pair of gloves but there are so many different opinions. I’ve heard mixed opinions about Venum. Heard good things about Hayabusa but I don’t know just how good they are. You said Fairtex and Twins are good but in the classes I take they tend to just stick to kickboxing so I don’t think I need the clenching capabilities that these gloves provide for Muay Thai fighters. Should I just stick to boxing gloves like yahabusa?
TBH i think you're good with the hayabusa's for kickboxing style classes. You are correct in not needing so much wrist flexibility for those types of classes.
I loved those everlast gloves because it fit my smaller hands
Do what ya gotta do!
Whats a soft glove for sparring? I have fairtex but I keep hurting my sparring partners. Ive been hit by the softest glove. Might have been adidas, blue and red colours.
Winning. Top King. Sabas.
What do you think about Booster 16oz gloves for Muay Thai sparring?
Hmmm never tried them tbh! I like their shorts!
I bought Windy gloves because every pair of gloves I've owned have ripped apart within a year. Love the Twins Specials for their protection but they fell apart on me too. I clean and condition my gloves constantly but I struggle to keep a pair of gloves in good condition. I'm a bigger guy though and love to lay into my punches. Actually about to order some leather wax because my gloves are kind of stripped bare from body hooks rn. Windy has lasted the longest so far but I do miss my big fluffy Twin Specials.
Windy is a good brand just hard to find here in the US. Where'd ya pick them up from?
@@thaiboxinginstitute I live in Thailand.
@@kevinsargent hell yea that's wassup. what camp you training at???
@@thaiboxinginstitute Wildcat Muay Thai
@@kevinsargent chiang mai- cool!
I signed up to a Muay Thai gym 2 weeks ago and want to get my first pair of gloves but I'm restricted to ordering online and would prefer to keep it under $75
Are the Hayabusa S4 a good first pair? they cost about $70 shipped on Amazon
hmm- I would rather purchase something fomr a boxing or Muay thai brand. Ringside makes good gloves too around that same price range
Are the Reyes gloves really good for Muy Thai and clinch work?? Willing to spend the extra money because I have several friends tell me how good they are but they just Box. Or is it better to go fairtex/twin route? Only like a $50 difference
Cleto Reyes gloves in my opinion are not good for MT. They are made from an old school type of padding so even a pair of 16oz's are like getting hit with a pair of 12's 🤕. They don't have good absorption when it comes to padding. They are known as the punchers glove, and if you plan on sparring even lightly you don't want to be that "asshole" in the gym hurting folks while training. For bagwork and pads I say go for it, cuz they do come in some nice colorways but sparring is a no for me. So if someone ask u to spar and they bust out a pair of Reyes just know that their intentions are to bring the pain lol
If you have the money for the investment, why not? I think they're great gloves, and to echo Jurrell, they sting a bit when getting hit with them. I made a mention of that in the video of it as well.
In regards to clinching and sparring ,i don't know what kind of training y'all do so it's hard to say how they will feel to YOU for clinching. For example: When we do 'Muay Thai' sparring, a lot of the focus is on hand playing, long knees, and 'outside' clinching.
All clinch work aside from sparring we do gloveless. Inside clinching and pummeling with any type of glove can be cumbersome. Furthermore when competing, one isn't using big bulky training gloves so to clinch in training gloves is almost a moot point.
I say: Treat yourself king.
@@jurrelllaronal1654 yup, never spar with Reyes unless you know your partner and he’s not gonna be “that guy”. For bags and mitts Reyes are winning are my favorite and especially with the Reyes the feedback and pop you get are unmatched.
Update I got the cleto Reyes gloves in Mexico for like 80 bucks brand new .. 16 oz
Damn- great price! Where in Mexico? CDMX???
I ordered a pair of Everlast powerlocks 2R 14oz before seeing this video so I hope they'll still be okay 😅
The power locks are the only everlast I would recommend if you are dead set on that brand or if choices are limited, but for that price range I prefer a different brand. Overall I’m sure you’ll be ok! congrats on the purchase and I hope you enjoy them 👊
lol
Thanks great vid! I went with the fairtex made in Thailand not made in china hayabusa lol
Lace ups to fight velcro to train. and i use febreeze dryer sheets and set the gloves in front of a fan to help dry them out. 50 + years and this recipe works. Trust me
Thank you for the tips!
Hey coach, quick question. I’m 6’5”-200lbs ( basketball build with bigger hands) looking to buy my first pair of Thai gloves. Which glove or brand do you recommend for bigger hands? Thank you for your time and insight!
The fairtex bvg1 for sure, 16oz!
@@thaiboxinginstitute Thank you!
Great vid! Training kickboxing for over a year now. Im around 185 pounds and want to buy a new pair. I was between the price range of Twins or Fairtex. I'm having some wrist issues from time to time. What would you suggest??
hey andreas, sorry for the late response, did you find a pair? was going to suggest the mexican style fairtex and making sure you have extra tight wrist wrapping with your hand wraps if wrist issues is your thing. proper hand wrapping and the wrist support of 'mexican' style gloves should help your affliction. good luck!
Hey thanks for the response will do!
@@thaiboxinginstitute is it considered bad etiquette to spar with the Mexican style Fairtex gloves?
@@MacMittens8 not at all for as long as they are 14 oz or 16’s and aren’t all busted up
Do you think that use cleto Reyes for kick Boxing / muay Thai/ MMA or bag work is a good solution ? Or Cleto are made only for Boxing ? Thanks
Cletos are great! They can do it all
@@thaiboxinginstitute thanks 😉
@@KustyHD 🤘
King shit. I'm wondering tho if you've heard of yokkao gloves and have a opinion about it.. Either way great, very informative vid overall. About to subscribe !
Thanks man! I remember the first time I saw YOKKAO gloves was like 12 years ago at my old Muay Thai gym- my first coach malaipet was wearing them. He used the gloves a few times and gave them away to one of the members of the gym. What I recall was the Velcro wasn’t that great. That seems to be the case even now but YMMV. The brand has been around for a very long time though.
Hi mate, whats your opinion about rajaboxing?
Great brand, but really hard to get stateside!
Twins Vs Fairtex which is better? in your opinion???
Twins if you are smaller, fairtex if you are bigger! Both good brands IMO. If I had to pick, it would be twins!
What ya think of like a hayabusa or rivals
Not too big of a fan of either glove, but if I had to choose between the two i would go with rival
Ok i weigh around 175 I have cheaper gloves now but I’m already running into a lot of wrist issues being a beginner. What would u recommend I buy for bag work and sparring? I’m willing to spend a good amount on quality gloves. What would u recommend I buy if I’m getting two sets of gloves?
What’s your budget? Do you want lace up? Do you wrap your hands? I would check out ringside gloves for both pairs!
@@thaiboxinginstitute I do wrap my hands as far as lace up goes I don’t think that would be good because I don’t want to bother people in the gym every day to lace my gloves up
@@kirkshammett94 I generally tie a knot at the end of the string and stuff the laces into the glove!
how tall are you and much do you weigh if you don't mind me asking coach vik? just trying to match up a weight to your preferred brands :)
Around 5’ 7” and 3/4 quarter inches and around 145 pounds!
@@thaiboxinginstitute Thank you very much!!
Had a lot of brands over the years, but I swear by Rivals Guerrero now. Training three times a week for two years with them, not one quality issue and still great padding.
oh nice, cool to hear. never tried rival gloves but their focus mitts are pretty stellar
I agree with stanky gear and stanky people in general. I dreaded clinching with a sparring partner’s stank ass gloves and stank ass wraps they don’t wash for weeks. That smell stuck with my face, body, and shirt for the entire night. I hit him extra hard for that. Great video!!
Yoooo- thanks for watching and agreeing! Keep fighting the good fight dude lol
Where can I find authentic Twins gloves?
actionzone from thailand only place for now. Mail order through whatsapp
Just started muaythai couple days ago and wanted to ask for girls Fairtex would be better or twins
Congrats on the start of a great journey. Fairtex if you're in the US, Twins if you are outside the US.
Hey Coach my gym recommends 16oz for everyone even though I'm around 136lbs, we use 16oz for sparring, padwork and bagwork would you say that is fine or no?
16 oz for sure for sparring, everything else can be done with less weight but doesn’t hurt to train in heavier gloves. Supposedly it helps develop hand speed but have to see the data that backs up the claim so it could just be boxing lore lol
Nothing wrong with their suggestions tho
@@thaiboxinginstitute ahh i see thank you
Are twins better for smaller hands?
I would say the wrist feels best than some of the other bigger Thai brands. It also depends on you wrap your hands too. I would side with twins though if you have smaller hands. Just my opinion. :)