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BGV1s and Majik gave you the link already, btw welcome!
I think Ringside's 10oz IMF mold is very good. Your hand is in a comfortable position, you land on your knuckles, it's easy to make a fist, it's a snug fit for a L sized hand, there's really no break in, and there's a lot of knuckle protection. I'd even go so far to say that I'd be okay with someone sparring me in them (I have). Their 16oz has more side to side play.
Regarding the leather, by the pictures you posted, you definitely look like you've gotten better leather than I've ever gotten from Ringside. Most of the Ringside stuff I've gotten, the leather, has been on par with Ring to Cage. Not saying that's a bad thing, but all of the Fairtex gloves I've owned (BGL1 or BGL6, BGV1, and BGV5) had noticeably better leather. Maybe I should pick up the exact model you have and give it a shot. Also based on the BGV1 pictures you posted, the leather doesn't look as good as the ones I've owned or have seen in person. Don't give up on Fairtex just yet. BGL6, that's your next glove
BTW how come you sold your Rivals?
I just wasnt using them for one; and i bought them on sale with the intention of trading them. I didnt sell them just traded
Thinking about trading the bvg1s though
They are awesome mate. Probably my 2nd favourite behind my Winnings. They are so comfortable, give unreal knuckle protection for a 10oz glove, easy to make a fist, thumb is spot on, nice grip bar, wrist support is top class - way better than my Grants. They give great feedback on pads and heavy bag and have very little rebound. A class glove mate
They definitely do feel different, no doubt, but I dont think any of their IMF is noticeably more protective compared to the better past and present IMF gloves from Adidas or Lonsdale, Tuf-Wear (Europe) and Probox I've tried.
It all depends on what materials one uses. And also what meaning the "protection" has got. If "your knuckles never go through = the best protection" then definitely IMF is super protective. If by "protection " is meant shock absorption then it is not quite so.
If the layered foam is made of superb materials of different densities like in Winning gloves then it can provide superb performance and durability, much better than any IMF I have tried.
Claiming IMF is the Zikkurat of current padding technology is (speaking softly) an overkill.
IMF is still a good and a cheap choice for sparring.