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Thanks for that detailed reply. Can you also elaborate on "performance," since you mentioned it?

Topboxer mentioned that Bill's IMF is longer lasting than layered foam. From this, can we assume that Grant standard foam (most likely layered) > Beaulieu IMF > Beaulieu layered in terms of durability?

I agree with you regarding price. I'd be keen on buying Grant for $160'ish, but not for $425.

When you compare wrist support, are you referring to the cuff of the lace-up model or the hook and loop. I pretty much own only lace-ups for sparring gloves, so I'm pretty clueless regarding wrist support for hook-n-loops. From what I've seen regarding lace-ups, the Beaulieu triple cuff seems to be far more substantial than the Grant triple cuff because it seems to have a higher rise due to thicker padding segments. The padding segments in the triple cuff of Beaulieu appear wider and thicker than those of Grant. From my few experiences with Grant gloves, Grant padding tended to be softer than the padding used in the triple cuff of my Beaulieus, which are made of either medium-density or high-density IMF. Reading your statement that Grant has better wrist support due to the cuff actually surprises me.

If you are referring to wrist support due to the padding of the palm/inner-wrist area of the ventral hand, then I'd agree with you. Grant has significantly thicker padding there, whereas on my Beaulieus, the padding is a thin sheet cut to the shape of a rectangle of minimal thickness.

Tell me more about performance, you touched on it in your last paragraph and I'd like to learn more.
 
I disagree with TopBoxer, I don't think his IMF is longer lasting than the layered foam. I say this because there was significant degradation in the two IMF gloves (one soft, one very dense) I received from him at Christmas time, and the IMF gloves I used for bagwork had their padding split right down the middle. Since then, the formula has apparently changed, but I'm sure if you asked him the same question last year -- which will last longer? -- his answer would have still been IMF. I don't know what that assertion is based on, but it's not based on any lengthy product testing and the bobbling was a complete surprise to Bill/Topboxer when it first started in their IMF gloves and it only came to their attention after gloves had been shipped even though they would develop very quickly after use. Now, from the IMF glove I've just received and will use exclusively for sparring, hitting the bag with it for about 10 rounds out of the box and it had a few bobbles appear on the surface. The one I have now was a softer density IMF, the higher density IMFs will definitely last longer but I still doubt they'll last as well as the layered foam. TopBoxer said this was just part of the breaking in period, but I don't see it that way and am going to save these gloves from bagwork and pads as a result. I think the IMF, and any of their padding types will last fine for sparring.

Performance wasn't the right word, maybe just "fit". Grants don't fit me all that well. Under 16oz I can't make a fist properly because my fingers are too long in them. At 16oz, my fingertips press too much into the seam they have running there and it's uncomfortable. You can get Beaulieus to accomodate for any hand shape/size. Also, I think the Beaulieu layered foam feels better than the Grants. I don't like the spongey feeling of Grant latex. I didn't like that in Cletos, or Casanovas, but some people do like that.

Grant's cuff is the best cuff on a lace-up glove I've had. The padding that runs along your wrist there is very stiff, and very supportive and makes it so you won't bend your wrist much on impact. From the 6 Beaulieu gloves I've had, 4 lace-up, 2 velcro, the wrist support was nothing much to write home about in any of them. One of the velcros was good, for a velcro glove, not all that special. The Beaulieu triple cuff is definitely very thick, but it's not as stiff and it's still much easier to bend your wrist in them. The gloves I have now I tried to arrange with Topboxer to have the best possible wrist support. A lot of the weight is on the wrist in them. Despite that, I can say that they have below average wrist support for a lace-up glove. They are great sparring gloves regardless though, because they fit me very very well.
 
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So I guess the revision goes as follows:

Bill Layered foam > Grant Layered foam > Bill IMF.

Also, at least in my experience, the triple cuff on Bill's 16 oz lace-up had stiffer padding than the triple cuff of my gym buddy's 16 oz Grant. Again, the cuff padding on mine was either medium to dense IMF. When you made your comparison with Grant, what kind of padding did your lace-up triple-cuff Beaulieus have? And if they were IMF, what density?

I bring this up because you mention that the support was sub-par, but Blair's recent review stated that it was very good. I don't know what padding or density he ordered though...
 
I've been lurking for a couple months now and want to say thanks to all of you, I have spent too much money on quality gear and have become a gear hoard. All of your reviews have been very helpful in finding the best equipment to try and throw in the rotation. Because of your expertise I have been able to get a lot of people into better equipment that won't hurt more than necessary while sparring.
 
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Updated !!! Ha im missing a few things, but yeah, its a lot more than I thought lmao.
 
yeah, its a bit much for one person lmao...

funny thing is I STILL have inbound stuff, so stay tuned!!!
 
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I included my first gloves, the Everlast in the middle. They were horrible for my hands, I used them for about 4 months too long, but they got me into this great sport.
 
Jaime great upload my friend! How do you like the stormtroopers? I have the deathstars, but I heard they were a 2.0 of the Strormtroopers. Also tell me more about twins!
 
I am starting to warm up to the 16 ounce stormtroopers. I have larger hands and the pocket was incredibly wide, wider than my Reyes. They were also very dense initially. They are breaking in slightly, though still dense. I don't think I would use these for sparring. The wrist support is something that was lacking considering it is a lace-up. I couldn't bend my wrist too much back but forward was a different story. I could probably bend about 30 degrees. I initially go them to try your elastic lace technique, the price was awesome, $43 with another 20% off. The quality of the glove isn't the greatest as the leather looks like it is shifting and I'm getting creases all along the top edges. I am starting to enjoy it as it breaks in on the bag.

The twins are fantastic. They are the 12 ounce fight gloves that were on Title MMA (the black and white gloves are the same kind). I have the white pair with elastics while the black pair are strictly traditional laces. I've been using them for bag and mitt work at the gym and the padding is fantastic, I'm able to open my hands a lot to parry and have great wrist support, additionally, the padding on the inside of the wrist was great. The only complaint I have with these is that the leather seems to be of lesser quality on the thumb and inside. It kind if looks like it's a bit puckered. The price was great with the 20% code at Title MMA and dealing with Wes was great. As you all know, awesome customer service.
 
yeah wes is awesome!
ah okay so yeah the deathstars are pretty much the fix to the stormtroopers. damn I really like the color theme of the Stormtroopers!

Padding is about medium density on the death stars.
I have the Velcro so its got decent wrist, I cant bend my wrist back at all, but bending it inward is a different story.

The leather is pretty good id say.
 
I'll be looking to maybe fairtex, rival, twins, or one of juan's cheaper brands for some 14oz velcro closure gloves since I don't have any velcros anymore. That should about round out my collection and I'll probably get those after some 10oz fight glove like the safetecs that can actually fit my damn hands...then I'll have a 10, 12, 14, and 16...4 gloves total probably will be all I get up to. Probably get the 10's first, then the 14s...
 
yeah id becareful with Fairtex Dami, I personally would only recommend the BGV9s but they have stiff padding so if you don't like stiff padding, then stay away from those too.

I thought you had a lot of experience with rival being a Canuck?

Juan's stuff maybe cheap but it doesn't perform like it trust me. I think based on your hand, youd probably be best with Reyes, Casanova, Campeon.

Classics run SMALL.
 
I do have a lot of experience with rival...i just want a cheaper glove for when i can't get laced up...so not gonna spend more than 70 or 60 on those.
 
Gorilla is Canadian bro you think about giving them a shot?

I have a set of gloves on the way from them actually. I had to try em out!
So if you want , ill be reviewing the Hitmans which are a 99 dollar lace up.
 
Hey,

Okay what I'm saying is...I'll have my winnings and bealieu gloves as my go to lace up gloves for when someone is around to tie my gloves...those will get probably 70% usage...I'll then get 10oz pro fight just because I've always wanted to try a fight glove I can train in so I can feel what it's like and feel the difference. 20% usage. Then since obviously at times I won't have someone to lace gloves up for me and my hand/wrist shape does not allow elastic laces to work, I need to get a velcro glove I can use just for those occasions. 10% usage so there is no point spending over 60 or 70 dollars on them. I just need a velcro closure i can use once in a blue moon as a back up if no one is present to lace me up. I'll get them in 14oz just because its a decent balance between pocket size, protection, and probably is enough padding...plus I like stepwise things...10,12,14,16 oz...I'm a very weird person as you all know by now.
 
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