Boxing/Type of glove
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Question
Hey,
Do you think that the the cleto reyes 12 oz velcro gloves are good for mainly pad work, double end bag, and heavy bag use?
Or would a 12 oz twins special velcro be better for the same purposes.
Also i have heard cleto reyes are lighter then usual, would a 14oz be better for heavy bag use?
These are my only two choices, thanks in advance if you decide to answer my question.
Aiden,
I would go with the Reyes 14oz for heavybag work. 12oz may eventually inure your hands or knuckles with the daily pounding. Even though you may fight in 12oz (depending on your weight), that is for one fight, one night. Doing that every night would eventually get your hands.
Unless you want to buy 2 sets, 12 and 14, I would go for the 14oz for everything.
The reyes are the same weight as the rest. The reason they feel lighter is because they put more of the weight in the wrist than the fist.
good luck
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