So, I wanted to start boxing, right? But I was clueless about boxing gloves. I mean, how do you even know what size to get? It’s not like buying regular gloves. I started by hitting up the internet, just typing in “how to choose boxing glove size” and all that stuff.
I found a bunch of websites, and let me tell you, it was a bit overwhelming. Some were selling all kinds of boxing gear, like those heavy bag gloves. I saw a website was trying to sell practice boxing gloves on there. I guess those are okay for just hitting the bag, but I wanted something that would be good for sparring too, in case I got to that level, you know?
Then I dug a little deeper and found some articles talking about why it’s so important to get the right size. Apparently, if your gloves are too big, you can hurt yourself and it makes it harder to train properly. You can get injured. It’s kinda like wearing shoes that are too big – you’re gonna trip and fall, right? Same idea, I guess.
Figuring Out My Size
I realized I needed to measure my hands. Most places talked about measuring the circumference of your hand, just below your knuckles. I grabbed a measuring tape – the soft kind, not the one you use for building stuff – and wrapped it around my hand. It came out to be about 8.5 inches, which, according to most charts, put me in the medium or 14 oz glove range.
But here’s the thing, some people said to consider your weight too. I’m not exactly a heavyweight, but I’m not a featherweight either. I figured since I’m planning to do some light sparring, it might be better to go a little heavier on the padding for extra protection, for both me and whoever I’m sparring with.
Trying Them On
Now, the internet is great and all, but nothing beats trying stuff on in person. So, I went down to a local sports store. They had a decent selection of boxing gloves, which was cool. I tried on a few different sizes, 12 oz, 14 oz, and even 16 oz just to see.
The 12 oz ones felt a bit snug, especially when I made a fist. The 16 oz ones felt huge, like I was wearing oven mitts or something. But the 14 oz gloves felt just right. They were snug enough that my hands didn’t move around inside, but not so tight that they felt cramped. I could make a proper fist without feeling like my circulation was being cut off.
Final Decision
After trying them on, I decided to go with the 14 oz gloves. They felt comfortable, and I felt like they offered a good balance of protection and mobility. I also made sure to get some hand wraps, which I learned are super important for supporting your wrists and knuckles. It’s like an extra layer of safety, you know?
- Measure your hand: I measured my hand circumference to get a starting point.
- Consider your weight and purpose: I thought about my weight and the fact that I wanted to do some light sparring.
- Try them on: I went to a store and physically tried on different sizes.
- Made my choice: I ended up going with 14 oz gloves based on comfort and fit.
- Don’t forget the hand wraps!: Got some hand wraps too, for added support.
So yeah, that’s my whole adventure with figuring out boxing glove sizes. It was a bit of a process, but I’m glad I took the time to do it right. Now I can start training without worrying about hurting myself or using the wrong gear. It’s all about finding what works best for you, really.
