Ring to Cage C17 2.0 16 oz. lace-up

[anthonymlbc]

Hello everyone just bought a pair of C17's I want to say about 3 weeks ago so wanted to share my thoughts on how these perform inside the ring with you all.

P.S. I have yet to own a pair of winning gloves so i cannot speak on similarities.

First Impression: I actually live about 20 minutes from their store front so I took a drive on my lunch break at work to go pick up a gold pair of these gloves. When I first tried them on they were very comfortable, felt high quality, and you could tell they weren't going to take long to break in if at all.

Quality/Craftsmanship: I must say these are well crafted and high quality gloves - especially for the price tag ($100). I couldn't find a loose stitch anywhere on the gloves at all everyone was absolutely spot on - maybe someone else has found one but my pair is 100% on point and i couldn't be happier. The leather is very high quality - it doesn't have quite the leather smell you might get from like a Cleto Reyes glove but make absolutely no mistake the leather is great. I got a gold pair so i'm assuming that the gold will fade out as it usually happens on gold or silver but I don't anticipate these gloves breaking down on me anytime soon.

Fit/Comfort/Feel: The comfort on these gloves is excellent - the lining is great. My hands don't get too hot in there which I enjoy. One of my favorite things about the gloves is the grip bar which forces you to make a solid fist. The thumb placement is great - i've got a pretty long thumb so it's always a pain finding gloves that can accommodate that but these certainly do the job. I've seen reviews where people have said these are top heavy? not at all - i found the glove to be very well balanced. As you can see from the picture It doesn't flop over when you hold it by the cuff. Others have said that the hand compartment is a little wide - maybe i've got wide hands but I didn't feel it or see it.

Performance: These gloves really shine here. The wrist support is excellent - it's got a nice amount of padding on the wrist coupled with the fact that I got lace-ups I was all set. My last pair of gloves were flimsy around the Wrist and it was a real killer when you landed a shot awkward. I've worked the bag/sparred/hit mitts with these and my wrist is always covered *knock on wood*.

Now on to my favorite part....the padding. They use a layered foam I believe - whatever it is - it's AMAZING. The padding is the best i've ever felt on a glove. I land clean on my knuckles against the bag and feel no pain whatsoever. Even with some excellent padding you can still deliver some great force. I dropped one sparring partner - nearly dropped another and have done some damage with these. All the while my knuckles feel great. I tore the tendon on top of my knuckle last year so my hand is always getting sore but these just take care of me so well.

There you have it - on a scale of 1 - 10 these get a 15. For $100 you really can't ask for anything else. I'll be buying all my gloves from R2C from now on and will look to get a custom pair of C17's soon.

 

[deh707]

Great review.

The only thing I don't like about the C17 is the big profile/shape. If R2C reduced the size a notch, they would be perfect (like using their 14oz model as the profile for their 16oz, in this case).

I have both the 16oz and 14oz models (got the 16oz a year ago for $100, and the 14oz for $70 during the memorial holiday sale), and I feel that the 14oz is the perfect shape for a 16oz glove.

I have been in contact with R2C inquiring about a custom C17 (customs cost $130 and a few weeks) which is based on the 14oz model, but with an added Gel-Tech layer in the knuckles, which would make them weigh about 16oz-16.5oz.

So that would result in a 16oz C17 that is both smaller in shape and has a bit more knuckle protection. I have not placed the order yet, I just wanted to know if it was a possible inquiry (which is a yes), for now.

Anyways, I'm a heavyweight (240lbs+) that has been using my 16oz C17 as my main heavybag gloves for over a year now; and they're still performing great. I didn't notice any difference in the knuckle padding.

 

[StRatoCastR]

Great review. I still use my custom c17 in my rotation even though ive substantially cut down my glove horde now. I think im down to 10 pairs now... Down from, only God knows.

But yeah a great glove. Its the glove most sherdoggers have gotten throughout its run. Keep up the reviewing! Great read!

 

[deh707]

Great review. I still use my custom c17 in my rotation even though ive substantially cut down my glove horde now. I think im down to 10 pairs now... Down from, only God knows.

But yeah a great glove. Its the glove most sherdoggers have gotten throughout its run. Keep up the reviewing! Great read!

Lol only 10 pairs??? Is this an all time low in a while? Haha

Anyways, in your experience which gloves seem to have your highest rating in terms of durability (primarily the padding)? Reyes trainers?

I keep hearing that mexican gloves rank among the highest in this department.

I wonder why is that? Is it because of a simple 1 or 2 layer padding construction of just high quality natural latex?

After all, latex is supposed to be durable in general.

I've recently made the switch from maximum knuckle protection based gloves (Winning/C17/SabasSS/IMF) to Reyes trainers, and I am loving them for the most part.

However, sometimes I would have sore knuckles which I was expecing after 10 years of only using knuckle protection based gloves.

But once I use the Winning NG2 knuckle guards with them, the combination becomes my favorite even over using Winning trainers alone (I prefer the Reyes' fit, and with NG2s I feel that the knuckle protection rivals Winning trainers alone)

Now, assuming that Reyes are more durable than Winning, I feel that it would be worthwhile to make them my primary bag glove as long I'm using the NG2s, instead of wearing down Winning trainers which cost 2.5x more.

 

[rmphilmacrac]

Reyes foam wears down from what i heard. Isnt it like 2 years of heavy use and then they bottom out for good?

Winning is hands down the most long lasting gear out there from what i know

 

[StRatoCastR]

I think both winning and reyes will last as long as one another. The heavy bag especially stiff ones will do a number on gloves padding. But thats the whole intent anyhow. heavy bags will vary as some of softer some are harder. Punching a surface that gives is gonna do take alot less toll on padding than a rock hard heavy bag.

I never liked the ng2, it takes away too much of the feedback in any glove. I feel 100% numb when using it. And thats not a good thing considering i cant tell if im punching properly or not which imo would result in worse injuryh than sore knuckles.

I think in todays world simply finding a glove that suits you and fits you best with proper wrapping technique is the ticket. Doesnt matter the brand(though some are just plain bad), but if it works it works

But back to the original wuestion. I find overall just high quality gloves in general will last a very long time.

I think mexican made gloves get the really good rep because in my personal findings, they dont make crap and every brand ive tried is atleast a B in quality. Whereas gloves sold in america or the uk. There is alot of crap. Especially in america where some gloves are solely created for a look and not the performance(see most mma brands).

A few years ago i coined a few gloves workhorse gloves now the term gets thrown away loosely and its just not true.

But as far as sabas goes and a wuality mexican made glove. Try the original sabas. I love them over the super softs. Based on what u said above. Its kind of the best of both worlds in terms of landing solid shots eith that extra protection you desire. Shelf the ng2s, get the right glove and youll never look back.

 

[duonua1s]

Hoàn hảo đến từng góc cạnh, mê từ đầu đến đít

 

[florinul]

I think both winning and reyes will last as long as one another. The heavy bag especially stiff ones will do a number on gloves padding. But thats the whole intent anyhow. heavy bags will vary as some of softer some are harder. Punching a surface that gives is gonna do take alot less toll on padding than a rock hard heavy bag.

I never liked the ng2, it takes away too much of the feedback in any glove. I feel 100% numb when using it. And thats not a good thing considering i cant tell if im punching properly or not which imo would result in worse injuryh than sore knuckles.

I think in todays world simply finding a glove that suits you and fits you best with proper wrapping technique is the ticket. Doesnt matter the brand(though some are just plain bad), but if it works it works

But back to the original wuestion. I find overall just high quality gloves in general will last a very long time.

I think mexican made gloves get the really good rep because in my personal findings, they dont make crap and every brand ive tried is atleast a B in quality. Whereas gloves sold in america or the uk. There is alot of crap. Especially in america where some gloves are solely created for a look and not the performance(see most mma brands).

A few years ago i coined a few gloves workhorse gloves now the term gets thrown away loosely and its just not true.

But as far as sabas goes and a wuality mexican made glove. Try the original sabas. I love them over the super softs. Based on what u said above. Its kind of the best of both worlds in terms of landing solid shots eith that extra protection you desire. Shelf the ng2s, get the right glove and youll never look back.

Which are the original? Pro series? I only see these two types on their website. Thanks

 

[hangulmalmotayo]

Which are the original? Pro series? I only see these two types on their website. Thanks

Pro-series.

 

[rmphilmacrac]

Which are the original? Pro series? I only see these two types on their website. Thanks

Yes Pro Series are the original Sabas. Back when i first reviewed them they werent actually named because Sabas used the "pro series" foam for everything so gloves were called either "lace ups" or "bag gloves" and only some were called "Pro Series." Then came the SS so the original Sabas gloves became the Pro Series.