Venum Challenger 2.0 Gloves 16oz Initial Review

[jancin]

I just got the challenger 2.0 with the shin guards and headgear i like the gloves the only thing i dont like is that there really hard. The shin guards are not too bad tho.

 

[ironwolf]

I couldnt agree more with Harukaze, when it comes to Muay Thai, Fairtex and Twins really is where its at.

 

[Taskmaster99]

I couldnt agree more with Harukaze, when it comes to Muay Thai, Fairtex and Twins really is where its at.

I'll go Boon and Twins.....although I do not yet own any Fairtex. And I do stress "not yet". They are indeed on the list.

 

[MEGAhorse]

I've only tried on Windy's, Fairtex, and Twins.

Twins was by far the most comfortable. Smaller hand compartment, but the padding was amazing. It seems to be a very friendly sparring glove.

 

[Taskmaster99]

*Update*

The padding is starting to soften up nicely. Everything else still in tact and working out very well.

 

[Harukaze]

*Update*

The padding is starting to soften up nicely. Everything else still in tact and working out very well.

Ooh, good follow-up! That was one reason why Venum gloves turned me off so badly -- they all felt like cinder blocks off the shelf haha.

 

[Taskmaster99]

Ooh, good follow-up! That was one reason why Venum gloves turned me off so badly -- they all felt like cinder blocks off the shelf haha.

I hear ya man. Out of the box....frozen turkeys.........now after quite a few bag rounds......thawed turkeys....lol. Still wouldnt spar with them unless you hate your partner.

I'll grab another pair if Amazon has another sale where they were 33 bucks again. Thinking black next time.

 

[Tecks]

Solid review task. Like your others.

Now you just got to wait for them to lose to nike and put all their gear up for 90% off, than you can fill your gear shed.

 

[Taskmaster99]

Solid review task. Like your others.

Now you just got to wait for them to lose to nike and put all their gear up for 90% off, than you can fill your gear shed.

Venum for all !!!!!

 

[Jaime81]

It may have started. This glove is about $50 for all sizes and colors on amazon.

 

[Taskmaster99]

It may have started. This glove is about $50 for all sizes and colors on amazon.

Actually that is about the normal price for this model. When Amazon had that Gold Box day sale...they put them down to 33 bucks. Kind of a weird price....lol.

 

[Jaime81]

Oh ok. When I start buying gear again I may just pick some up.

 

[MEGAhorse]

Task, how these holding up brah? Padding still stiff?


Still waiting for you to come thru brotha, no charge man try it out and see how u like it

 

[Taskmaster99]

Task, how these holding up brah? Padding still stiff?


Still waiting for you to come thru brotha, no charge man try it out and see how u like it

Padding is softening up quite nicely. Everything else holding up extremely well.

Going to hit you up hopefully soon....just waiting for my schedule to change.

 

[Taskmaster99]

hate to hit up an older post of mine....but these gloves have broken in very nicely!!!! Padding is much softer and still very protective. Glove overall hugs the hand nicely and all the stitching is still in tact. A+ for the price!!!

 

[Harukaze]

hate to hit up an older post of mine....but these gloves have broken in very nicely!!!! Padding is much softer and still very protective. Glove overall hugs the hand nicely and all the stitching is still in tact. A+ for the price!!!

Great follow-up, I may reconsider my anti-Venum if I catch a good deal. :icon_idea

 

[Taskmaster99]

Great follow-up, I may reconsider my anti-Venum if I catch a good deal. :icon_idea

These are going for 35 bucks at MMA Joes. That's a steal price. They also have the Giants which are nappa leather on sale for 59.99. That's a helluva steal!!!!!

 

[MEGAhorse]

hate to hit up an older post of mine....but these gloves have broken in very nicely!!!! Padding is much softer and still very protective. Glove overall hugs the hand nicely and all the stitching is still in tact. A+ for the price!!!

I actually appreciate it when people update their original reviews. Sometimes unforseen things pop up that aren't expected.

So task, you think these gloves in 10oz would make good pad/bag gloves? I have top tens now, and I like them, but they shed black fabric all over my habds, forearms, and face. Pretty annoying considering the padding is great. Looking for alternatives.

 

[Taskmaster99]

I actually appreciate it when people update their original reviews. Sometimes unforseen things pop up that aren't expected.

So task, you think these gloves in 10oz would make good pad/bag gloves? I have top tens now, and I like them, but they shed black fabric all over my habds, forearms, and face. Pretty annoying considering the padding is great. Looking for alternatives.

On these gloves? Oof....might be a little tight. These are 16's and are snug with wraps. Cannot imagine a 10oz

 

[Fightshopca]

Good review. Thanks.