RIVAL Boxing Gloves - RS100 Professional Sparring Gloves - Choice of Colours

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They tried to send me free gear in exchange for a review but insisted on me trying their crappier models which I’m guessing are crap quality but offer high profit margins. When I told them I would be honest if their gloves didn’t hold up to my other quality gloves, they decided not to send me anything. Don’t be fooled by synthetic gloves with mesh or “mesh ventilation technology”; they’re low quality and still not very breathable! Somepeople feel mesh is actually HOTTER; it’s because manufacturers puta lining to protect the mesh which defeats the purpose of mesh breathability anyway.

Ever since boxing fell out as the mainstream “every man’s sport”, it seems nobody knows how to tell a quality glove anymore. If I had to guess, I think their company started with Muay Thai products before pivoting over to the purist boxing market. They’ve since done pretty well, getting the likes of Amir Khan and other notable boxers to use their products. They are used not only in train Nowleather does vary greatly in quality. The best leather is “full grain leather”, with the next best being “top grain leather”—both made from the outer layers. Anything that isn’t any of those 2 options is probably going to be far inferior/weaker. The outer layers of leather will have denser/stronger fibers and the outermost layer has the richleather texture (the “patina”). Generally, textured leather will be stronger than smooth leather. Suede or any fuzzy/nappy texture is actually created from the weaker inside layer and sanded to create its surface. You can get a great deal on Thai glovesif you buy them in person in Thailand. The weird thing is that while all the Thai brands are made in Thailand, someof their models are identical to theusual Pakistan glove molds (I call them “Thai clones”). Who’s copying who? I’ve used several over the years but for the rest, I had to ask friends and read online. Lonsdale also sells many of the same sports/clothing items as Everlast. Like almost exactly identical. In case you’ve wondered, both companies are now owned by the same company in UK, called “Sports Direct”. Originally, Everlast was started in New York 1910, Lonsdale in London 1960.

THE WINNERS – Johnny’s Favorite Boxing Gloves (for training and fighting)

Here in America, Adidas boxing gloves are almost non-existent or seldom seen. I’ve heard of some fighters wearing thembut never seen it with my own eyes. I do wonder if the pros actually use them by choice or because they were sponsored. For the most part, their gear is yet another one of those beautifully-designed Pakistan clone brands. And I really wanted to like their gear because they sent me several models for free. But I couldn’t use it—their gloves were sostiff and painful to punch with. There was one pro model that I did fallin love with. It was a 10oz pro fighting glove that felt amazing but you can’t train in it. For regulartraining purposes, Adidas has nothing for you. PS: Alibabais a great place to get fake name brand gloves at a good price if you ever wanted that. The qualitymay vary but at least you’re paying a fairer price for the glove. I will do my best to share my thoughts on the gloves but the only way for you to REALLY know what works for you is to try it out yourself. What one fighter likes maybe different from what another fighter likes. In summary, these Rival RB11 Evolution Bag Gloves are Rival’s best bag glove because they are easy to use, support your wrists excellently, are comfortable, and look fantastic. Rival produce fantastic boxing gloves and have been doing so since their origin in 2003. The areas that Rival excel in include:

Stitching: The stitching is perfect across all areas of the glove and I couldn’t see any fraying errors. Mesh ventilated palm with grip bar: The gloves are well-ventiallated thanks to the mesh ventilation system that also has a medium-density grip bar stitched into it that helps you to form a fist. The training version of this glove usesSafetec foam which lasts longer (3000 rounds instead of 20-30).

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Who knows, I might consider a separate review on this glove one day if enough people are interested in it. This is the only TOP TEN glove model that I would actually recommend…and what does it have? Unique shape, unique padding, and actually functional! The thumb is surprisingly comfortable (very straight) and the dual straps can adapt to all wrist sizes. Yes, TOP TEN makes tons of clone gear but they also have some unique pieces as well…their martial arts gloves and this boxing glove (obviously modeled after their martial arts gloves) are the exception! Requires breaking in: The RS100’s do feel stiff in the beginning and take several training sessions to break in until they can be open (to parry) and close (to form a fist) with ease. You are not invincible. All young bodies will eventuallydeteriorate. If you take care of yourself, you get to last longer. Having several pairs of gloves helps to preserveyour soft sparring gloves, since they don’t last longwhen used on the heavy bag. The dense cushion inbag gloves can last a lot longer; but you can’t shouldn’t use them on sparring partners. Design: This sparring glove looks excellent, with the Rival 100 series patch stitched into the wrist compartment, and the radiant shine that reflects off of Rival’s custom-designed rich microfibre polyurethane leather.

Genuine leather” IS real leather, but it’s probably the weakest layer of the layer. “Bonded leather” is even weaker than that, made from discarded scraps of leather glued together. Bonded leather is similar in concept to “particle board” which is made up of small wood scraps and tiny chips and vastly inferior to “solid wood”. Bonded leather is the weakest leather (lowest grade) and oftenpainted over and textured to look like higher grade leather. “Nappa leather” is a silly industry term used to imply soft/supple leather but the term is ambiguous and doesn’t actually have any distinction from just plain leather. The padding can also act as a training aid or handicap. Two fighters of equal weight will choose lighter gloves for a faster sparring match, andheavier gloves for a harder-punching sparring match. Two fighters of uneven weight or uneven skill may offset their disparity with differently-weighted gloves. Alone on the heavy bag, a fighter can use lighter gloves to work on speed or heavier gloves for more protection and/or to condition his arms. There’s also the matter of stiffness. Some fighters prefer a soft feel that molds to your hand. Others like a stiff shape that feels more structurally supportive. It’s personal preference.Another popular “puncher’s glove”. Good power transfer AND protection (more than Reyes). Offershorse hair model, as well as an “orthopedic model” for those with hand problems. Great for sparring and bagwork. The laces version has more support, also more popular (like 20- to-1). Their velcro glove, while not as supportive as the laces, is also the best velcro glove on the market! Quality leather, buttery smooth inner lining, perfect thumb position, protective pillow-ey padding, and total comfort all around! Standard A-level gear used by everyone. ( See full brand review.) I personally would not buy from any of these brands because I don’t like their quality and price. You’re paying more for the same stuff that you can buy for less from the OFF-brand clone companies (albeit without the cool designs, familiar name and customer service). These might do if you’re a beginner and can’t afford anything better. The good news is the name brands have clearance sales often. Anyway, these gloves are ok for temporary training but you should upgrade as soon as you can. Morning, Saturday and Next Working Day deliveries are optional and will also incur additional charges. Please call us on 01708 320320 to discuss prices. Takes time to break in: These Rival RB11 gloves feel quite stiff in the beginning and take about a dozen training sessions to break in. In comparison the Rival RFX-Guerrero pro fight gloves and the RB10’s break-in much faster. Summary

Rival produces boxing gloves in Pakistan and China and have offices across the world in Montreal, Canada (Head Office); Las Vegas, USA; Northamptonshire, UK; and New South Wales, Australia. Where to Buy Rival Boxing Gloves? It’s just too bad everybody hated Everlast before I even started boxing. The brand became the joke of the sport. A big part of it has to do with the fact that Everlast makes horrible quality products (manufactured in Pakistan or China) and sells them in stores that boxers don’t respect…such as discount retail stores (Walmart/Target), sporting goods stores, toy stores, department stores, and other places where you find cheap things for cheap prices. It might have been a great decision business-wise, but it’s hurt their brand terribly among the hardcore boxers. Century gear is typically found in toy stores and sporting good stores. At toy stores, it’ll be the only option and priced cheaply. At sporting good stores, it’s the cheaper alternative to namebrands (most likely Everlast if you’re in America and Adidas if you’re in Europe). Comfort: The Guerrero HDE-F gloves go above and beyond in this area. The microfibre leather is comfortable for your skin and makes it easy for you to slip the gloves on. There is also a large hand compartment that provides plenty of space and your fingers don’t feel pinched at the top of the glove.Cleto Reyes is the best-known, highest craftsmanship, and best leather of all the Mexican brands. They make excellent quality gloves but aren’t recommended for training because they’re known as “puncher’s gloves”—designed for maximum power transfer rather than cushioning and hand protection. With that said, they are still favored by many fighters, especially competing fighters, and now offer models with extra padding. ( See full brand review.) In countries outside of the US, local brands are more common…such as Rival in Canada, TOP TEN in UK, Winning in Japan, Twins in Thailand, Mexican gloves in Mexico, etc. And then Winning is worn as the “status brand” to show off regardless of any country. Mexican gloves are also shown off outside of Mexico as “exotic gloves” (like in Europe) and fun to wear since they look different from typical Pakistan gloves and very hard to get or rarely seen. Top criteria for training gloves are quality-of-construction and protection, then comfort. Gloves made forbagwork have denser cushion to last longer and also prevent you from punching through the padding. Gloves made for sparring have softer cushion to minimize power transfer and protect sparring partners. There are also gloves that are made for both; ideally, they use multiple layers of foam of different densities.Because every hand is different, some gloves will fit and protect you better than others. I hate that they keep coming up with new designs every year. This is just proof that they rely heavily on marketing and don’t have any solid time-tested models. You don’t see Reyes coming out with a new model every year. Is it because they [Reyes] aren’t innovative? No, it’s because they’ve been in business for decades and don’t need to improve their already-perfect models. Also, they have a longstanding customer-base that probably wouldn’t want them to change anything. When was the last time you heard of Hayabusa gloves so incredible that tons of pro boxers said, “PLEASE DON’T CHANGE ANYTHING”???…my point exactly. Old school bag glove. Newer bag glove – modernized version so you can look “cool” using crappy gear. Looks like an MMA glove. Updated “padded” bag glove – STILL BAD, don’t use.