What size glove should a heavy-weight use?

[Cr3do]

Hi guys,

Going to be getting some 16oz Winnings for sparring and pad work.

Just wondering would a heavy weight benefit using a smaller glove say 10-12oz on pads and bag work?

Thanks.

 

[Minowafanatic]

Closer weight to competition gloves. Pad/bagwork is mainly for technique and not endurance, so in theory a 10-12oz glove will let you refine your technique for longer before fatigue sets in.

 

[RaggleFraggle]

If you're doing am boxing, I would highly suggest getting 12oz gloves. I don't intend on ever fighting pro, so I use 10oz winnings on the bag/mitts because I'll never have the need to get accustomed to 8oz gloves.

 

[Taskmaster99]

Im 220-225 pounds. I use 16's on all.

 

[nomilkforsanta]

If the gloves have high quality padding (i.e., RIngside IMF, Winning, Grant Orthopedic) you can go as low as 8 oz and focus on technique and speed.

 

[TheeFaulted]

I'm 225 and compete as an amateur boxer. I use 12 oz Rival's for bag work, and 16 oz Rival's for sparring.