The glove is tighter than usual and the wrist closure also feels tighter than normal. And open thumb design definitely does not help with that. Plus, it is seen on other TV networks worldwide. I do like fairtex myself and I do love the gloves that have the open thumb to provide extra freedom. Punching it without a proper technique will not end well for you. Durability up to 3 years is good value for the price. But you can select from the standard blue/yellow/green, etc. Best of all, Fairtex bag gloves have solid stitching and don’t get loose after wearing out. 16-18 oz. Hi i was windering what size should i get since several people tend to say fairtex is smaller , im 14oz in windy and 16oz in twins , should i actually get a 16oz fairtex? Plus, it is constructed in such a way to give a better feel and more safety. Fairtex gloves are, in general, very high quality Muay Thai gloves. So good for boxing gyms or Nak Muay who want a pair of Boxing friendly gloves to beat on someone with or to hit the pads / heavy bag with (it feels RIGHT when you do). The gloves also work well for boxing since there is they are more angular but there is less padding on the design which means you will not get as much defense from strikes in return. Let’s talk about HOW these gloves function under daily Muay Thai training in Thailand. I found it very useful! We have a punching bag at home and lately my husband, and I started to do kickboxing. These are used for K1, Strike Force, WBC Muay Thai, and so on. The gloves are a bit more expensive than their Twins and Top King counterparts. Since the padding is small and it gives you more control over your glove. Just be sure to pick the right model though as there is a great deal of variation between some of the models (i.e. It’s been over 3 years since having these gloves. This glove is also made of very high-quality genuine leather and as the pair above, this one also is stiff. With that, it has some distinct qualities and these truly separate this pair from any other gloves. Generally though, ALL boxing gloves have about 6-8 months of life in them before they start falling apart in Thailand — I’ve yet to have a pair of gloves from ANY brand that have lasted a full year+ without pieces falling off. These are just great for Muay Thai and Fairtex BGV! Also, it has a uni-layered high-density latex foam core system. Having said that, these gloves still look pretty damn new and are, as of now, my oldest pair of gloves. I’ve never straight out owned a pair of Hayabusa, though I’ve tried them and I like them (but I can’t personally vouch for a serious stress test review of them yet). Again, I have not been using them every day and I rotate them with other gloves. The best Thai-style boxing glove for most people to start out with first, for those who don’t mind a more premium glove than TWINS or Top King. Unfortunately, the knuckle padding is thinner than an average boxing glove. Having said that, I agree with what you’ve heard — Hayabusa have a great reputation, especially in the MMA world. These gloves are great for Muay Thai sparring, I’ve found. Anyway, considering the materials you are absolutely right. This may resolve your spacing issue mentioned. I love boxing, however, so I tend to notice the weight distribution when you start throwing punches from angles like upper cuts, hooks, etc. The reason for this is that Muay Thai gloves allow for you to use your fist to grip a bit for clinch work. Additionally, we recommend these boxing gloves for clinching and bag work. So I know what you meant. Keep in mind*… Damn french autocorrect lol. IF you are looking for Fairtex gloves for Muay Thai sparring, then THESE are the ones you want as they are designed JUST for that. A good protection of the hand is very important. As you can tell by the name, Fairtex MMA Grappling Gloves-FGV17 are only suitable for grappling. There’s dozens of different Muay Thai / Boxing Glove models in the Fairtex lineup. Fairtex BGV1 are handmade gloves that have genuine leather material with Velcro straps. This makes the gloves easier to smash through your opponent’s guard when you spar, Tight fit that just feels snug on your hands without being TOO tight or too firm, Great for clinching, there is a lot of flexibility to the glove when you grip with them, Good padding along the knuckles and side of the fist — the weight distribution around the knuckles is very even and balanced, Very High-Quality Build — once you see these in person and feel them, you KNOW they are of the highest quality, More one complaint here is that the tighter fit of the gloves while offering your hand a nice firm fit, seem to absorb your sweat a lot more than gloves that are a bit looser. Fairtex boxing gloves are much cheaper than other brands. For example, large boxy gloves are much more difficult to land uppercuts through your opponents guard and they tend to be slower and weigh your hands down. Quality Price Ratio: Fairtex does not overprice the products and this pair is one of them. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The basic model is Black BGV1 tight fit. Gloves are ultimately a personal decision; I prefer gloves that allow better punch efforts (and Fairtex, or even better, RAJA) are designed better for punching than TWINS or TOP KING in my experience. Very well written. But I prefer the OTHER more specialized sparring models first. Quality is what you get with these gloves. Following are the boxing gloves that we are going to review in this guide of Fairtex Boxing Gloves Reviews. Thanks a lot in advance! Summary: The Fairtex gloves reviewed on this guide are for anyone looking to train for a long time who will therefore need top quality, long-lasting gloves. Considering many people’s experiences on forums, you can expect to train with it at least three years. During a heavy bag training session, you don’t feel a thing since the distribution is so good for absorbing impact. As you may know, MMA gloves of the company are awarded as “best” according to Wikipedia in 2008. Note that for sparring, you’ll probably want one of the Sparring models listed in the section above rather than the Tight Fit standard model which are quite boxy (though you can certainly spar in them, especially the 16 oz version). Again, I recommend the BGV6 (Pro Sparring Glove Model) or the T Having said that these gloves work perfectly fine for sparring and the smaller size really makes a difference for smashing your hands through the high Muay Thai guard with straight punches. Your email address will not be published. Helps with the overview. I just find they perform and feel better. These seem like a great choice but is this the type of gloves a beginner would be wearing or is it for the more advanced? Consequently, the best thing about Fairtex boxing gloves is their quality. I always reply to my readers within 2 days. the boxing ones, the sparring ones, and the regular training ones — see my model guide on the review). The padding is stiff and it is the reason that BGV1 is smaller than other pairs. I’ll pass out your link to my friends, when they ask for gloves recommendation. However, if you want to spar Muay Thai with clinching, I recommend the Pro Sparring Glove model instead (BGV5). After all, people, who live in Thailand, are in hot climate and really care about it.