How to Choose a Pair of Muay Thai Boxing Gloves
Muay Thai boxing gloves are manufactured by a number of different companies around the world. Some of the more popular makers of Muay Thai boxing gloves are Twins Special, Windy, Fairtex, Raja, Thai Smai, Tuff, Kombat and King.
Some people, especially beginners, use traditional boxing gloves, however, true Muay Thai boxing gloves are somewhat different than traditional boxing gloves. Muay Thai boxing gloves typically offer better wrist protection than traditional boxing gloves. One can see this in the wrist section of the gloves, which tend to be longer and more sturdy on real Muay Thai boxing gloves.
Muay Thai Gloves (Top), Boxing Gloves (Bottom)
Muay Thai boxing gloves also come in a number of different weights, which are one size fits all. Muay Thai boxers typically practice with gloves from 10 oz. to 16 oz. and fight with gloves that are 6 oz. or 8 oz. The serious Muay Thai practitioner will much prefer to use real Muay Thai boxing gloves because of the added support and protection they provide.
A good pair of Muay Thai boxing gloves should have a strong wrist support, which when used with hand wraps, locks the wrist in tight in order to prevent a hyper-extension of the hand upon impact. A good pair of Muay Thai boxing gloves should also be made of 100% genuine leather and be durable enough to last at least one to three years, with regular use.
The last thing a good pair of Muay Thai boxing gloves should offer is a wide array of colors and designs, since we all want to have the best looking gloves in the gym!
I recommend the Twins Special gloves. Twins Special gloves provide maximum protection, are made of the best materials, and come in a wide variety of colors and graphic designs. You can find Twins Special gloves and other Muay Thai boxing gloves at:
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