Selecting the right glove weight is essential for proper protection and effective training. Here’s a simple guide:

8–10oz

Light gloves with less padding. Best for padwork, bagwork, and fast technical training. Not suitable for sparring.

12oz

A good all-round training glove. Balanced padding and weight. Ideal if you only want one pair for general use.

14oz

A step up in padding. Suitable for light sparring and partner drills while still usable on pads and bags.

16oz

The standard for sparring. Offers the most padding to keep both you and your training partners safe.

Quick recommendation:

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  For pad/bag work: 8–12oz
  
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  For mixed training: 12–14oz
  
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  For sparring: 16oz
  
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  Lighter fighters typically choose 10–12oz; heavier fighters 14–16oz.