traditional hand wraps vs gel hand wraps/ inner gloves.

[cardkid]

Yeah I suppose so, might be here tomorrow. I hope do lol.
I had an HDMI lead from amazon a few weeks ago and it took 10 days to get here, i thought it may have just been a one off and thought nothing of it until i ordered a DVI to HDMI lead and that took 10 days aswel I think, from different sources aswel, wasn't happy but what am I going to do?

[Zozoo]

Originally Posted by cardkid

I bought these in the end:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Authentic-RD...2993381&sr=8-1

Reviews look good and cant really go wrong for £1.78 lol.
Wrapping my hands after press ups is really an issue, things are pretty fast paced in our training, from warming up to getting gloves on fast etc.
I will see how they are when I first get them, then if I need to I can made do them a bit looser and then tighten them up quickly before putting my gloves on.
Anyone on here used these hand warps before?

I recently got the black ones from this shop "B2Fitness" but on Ebay.

I must say I was expecting something better. Or maybe I have just been unlucky. I'm right now waiting to receive my third pair since the first two have not been anything like the description.

Problems I had with them:
1, They are nowhere close to 180" (4,5 m). They are more 160" (4 m).
2, The wraps, from the same pair, aren't the same length (One was 4,12 m the other 4,36 m. This you will notice while wearing them).
3, The stitches around the Velcro are coming off, and I haven't even started using them.
4, They smell like something from an old garage/shed. Needs washing ASAP!
5, They don't come with that handy see through bag shown on the picture (which can be helpful to hold your wraps if you would role them with the Velcro on the inside).

I've been in touch with the company several times and they explain the length issue by stating that it says " ...'approximately' 4,5 meter..." in their description. I replied by saying most people interpret "approximately" as ± 5-10 cm and not 45 cm that has been in my case.

In their last reply they "guaranteed" the length problem won't happen again. The previous wraps were from an old batch and the new ones are measured better. Lets hope they get it right the third time. I have little hope...

Good luck with yours and keep us posted!

Ps. It usually takes around a week to get them to Amsterdam.

[cardkid]

Originally Posted by Zozoo

I recently got the black ones from this shop "B2Fitness" but on Ebay.

I must say I was expecting something better. Or maybe I have just been unlucky. I'm right now waiting to receive my third pair since the first two have not been anything like the description.

Problems I had with them:
1, They are nowhere close to 180" (4,5 m). They are more 160" (4 m).
2, The wraps, from the same pair, aren't the same length (One was 4,12 m the other 4,36 m. This you will notice while wearing them).
3, The stitches around the Velcro are coming off, and I haven't even started using them.
4, They smell like something from an old garage/shed. Needs washing ASAP!
5, They don't come with that handy see through bag shown on the picture (which can be helpful to hold your wraps if you would role them with the Velcro on the inside).

I've been in touch with the company several times and they explain the length issue by stating that it says " ...'approximately' 4,5 meter..." in their description. I replied by saying most people interpret "approximately" as ± 5-10 cm and not 45 cm that has been in my case.

In their last reply they "guaranteed" the length problem won't happen again. The previous wraps were from an old batch and the new ones are measured better. Lets hope they get it right the third time. I have little hope...

Good luck with yours and keep us posted!

Ps. It usually takes around a week to get them to Amsterdam.

This will be interesting to find out then because I just looked and I have ordered from the same company but on Amazon.
The service they are providing you sounds shocking though to be honest, I hope I don't have to go through the same thing. Although all of the reviews on Amazon are pretty outstanding so maybe your the exception in this case, strange that they keep messing you about though.
Keep me updated on what happens with yours though and I'll definately be posting on here about them once they arrive.

[Zozoo]

Originally Posted by cardkid

This will be interesting to find out then because I just looked and I have ordered from the same company but on Amazon.
The service they are providing you sounds shocking though to be honest, I hope I don't have to go through the same thing. Although all of the reviews on Amazon are pretty outstanding so maybe your the exception in this case, strange that they keep messing you about though.
Keep me updated on what happens with yours though and I'll definately be posting on here about them once they arrive.

The Amazon and Ebay reviews were exactly the reason I went for these wraps. And yes, I am as amazed as you are when I compare the the reviews with the service I've gotten. If they mess up again I'll just ask for a refund and go with one of these:

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/MEISTER-MMA-1...ht_1271wt_1141

or

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/BLACK-Rival-M...ht_2166wt_1189

I believe both of these wraps are also available on Amazon. They both gotten good reviews. Unfortunately the latter one was recently sold out and they won't receive new ones until next year.

I'll def keep you posted and wish you good luck with your purchase!

[Markovich]

Originally Posted by Zozoo

The Amazon and Ebay reviews were exactly the reason I went for these wraps. And yes, I am as amazed as you are when I compare the the reviews with the service I've gotten. If they mess up again I'll just ask for a refund and go with one of these:

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/MEISTER-MMA-1...ht_1271wt_1141

or

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/BLACK-Rival-M...ht_2166wt_1189

I believe both of these wraps are also available on Amazon. They both gotten good reviews. Unfortunately the latter one was recently sold out and they won't receive new ones until next year.

I'll def keep you posted and wish you good luck with your purchase!

Meister is thin and not to stretchy just so you know. if you like that kind of feel then go for it.
I have about 6 pairs of those handwraps.

[Zozoo]

Originally Posted by Markovich

Meister is thin and not to stretchy just so you know. if you like that kind of feel then go for it.
I have about 6 pairs of those handwraps.

Do you like them? Are they any good?

[Markovich]

its okay, I would rather slowly build my collection of handwraps on a mediocre or premium line of handwraps than buy alot of cheap ones. Buy a pair and try it out.

You may like it if you got big hands and putting handwraps make it only bigger.
Meister handwraps don't take up that much space. good for MMA gloves IMO.

[cardkid]

Ok so they arrived this morning so I can't really complain about the delivery as it was reasonably fast for standard delivery.
I opened the packaging and unfortunately as mentioned before they were not in the carry case which the item description says, this is something I'll speak to the seller about but for now I'll concentrate on the hand wraps.
There was no unpleasent damp garage smell or anything, the one thing I might gripe about is perhaps very very minimal freyed sticking but it's so minor I could only see it under extreme scrutiny.
I watched a few tutorials and wrapped my hand along with them and to be honest they feel really good in the way they make my hand feel safe and secure when finished.
I had no issue with different length wraps (both are very long) and have more than enough length to wrap my wrists and knuckles plenty of time to provide the better support and padding.
Shame they didn't come with the case though as it would make things alot easier in your kit bag but as I've said I'm going to contact the seller and see if they'll send me one.

[Zozoo]

Originally Posted by cardkid

Ok so they arrived this morning so I can't really complain about the delivery as it was reasonably fast for standard delivery.
I opened the packaging and unfortunately as mentioned before they were not in the carry case which the item description says, this is something I'll speak to the seller about but for now I'll concentrate on the hand wraps.
There was no unpleasent damp garage smell or anything, the one thing I might gripe about is perhaps very very minimal freyed sticking but it's so minor I could only see it under extreme scrutiny.
I watched a few tutorials and wrapped my hand along with them and to be honest they feel really good in the way they make my hand feel safe and secure when finished.
I had no issue with different length wraps (both are very long) and have more than enough length to wrap my wrists and knuckles plenty of time to provide the better support and padding.
Shame they didn't come with the case though as it would make things alot easier in your kit bag but as I've said I'm going to contact the seller and see if they'll send me one.

Wow, Im surprised they are the same length and have no smell! Maybe it's just the black ones, then?

Let me know what the seller says about that see through bag?

[cardkid]

Originally Posted by Zozoo

Wow, Im surprised they are the same length and have no smell! Maybe it's just the black ones, then?

Let me know what the seller says about that see through bag?

No the wraps appear to be fine, no complaints at all about them.
As far as contact with the seller, I sent them a messege explaining that I didn't receive the bag and they contacted me pretty quickly stating they will give me a refund of £2.00 (which suprised me because they initially cost £1.78).
So to be honest I don't think its a bad result at all, would have been nice to have the bag but essentially I got the wraps for free.