Probably better to ask the OP or start as they have these gloves, start has used the old and new versions at this point. I have only used to standard BGV9, not the redesigned ones.
I updated another thread w/ pics of the BGV9s after having them for about a month now. I'm really liking them for bag/mitt work. I never used the older version of the BGV9, so I can't speak to a direct comparison, but I do have BGV1s that I use for sparring, so I can provide a few comparisons on that.
- Price: the BGV1 is less expensive than the BGV9. I paid $75 for the BGV1 off of MMAHQ, and paid about $105 for the BGV9 (prices include shipping costs). The BGV1 is also just much more readily available from different online vendors--I had to custom order my BGV9s from Thailand, and total time from order to receipt was about 3 weeks.
- Wrist support: the BGV9 is superior in every way. The closure is capable of a much tighter fit around the wrist, and the glove itself just provides more wrist support, which is especially noticeable when throwing hooks/uppercuts.
- Padding: the BGV9s are marketed as "not for sparring," and I'd have to agree with that assessment. The BGV9 padding is quite firm, even after a break-in period. This makes it ideal for throwing hard shots at pads/mitts/bag while still providing excellent hand protection. The BGV1 padding is more squishy (not sure how else to describe it). I use it as a sparring glove, but I also know many on this forum also use the BGV1 as a bag glove.
-Hand compartment: the BGV9 hand compartment is TIGHT! It was pretty uncomfortable for the first couple of sessions. The hand compartment has loosened up with continued use, and now the tight yet comfortable fit adds to the overall protective feeling of the gloves. The BGV1 hand compartment is quite large by comparison. The BGV9 either doesn't have a liner for the hand compartment, or the liner is very well stitched onto the glove, because there's no feeling of excess fabric inside the glove. The BGV1 definitely has a fabric liner, which is somewhat baggy.
Like I said in my other thread, I'm very happy I followed the experience and advice of Ironwolf and Stratocaster in making my bag glove purchase. These forums have been fantastic for reviews and opinions on different products. I also recently purchased the Golden Gear headgear off of MMAHQ due in large part to Stratocaster's thorough written/video review. Let me know if you have any other questions about the BGV9s and I'll do my best to answer them.
