Here it is almost the end of 2010 and I know what you are thinking. I have all this extra cash left over after Christmas and I need to buy some new mma gear. Well what are you waiting for? There is tons of great gear out there and I am going to take you through what I think is some of the best of the year. Whether you are thinking shorts or gloves, mouthguard or gi, or ever just a new hoodie I got you covered. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy a look at what I think are the best of 2010, and with 2011 coming up I can not wait to see what is just around the corner.

I think the best way to do this is I am going to present this in portions… first up shorts.

SHORTS

Every one of us that is a hardcore gear addict knows this is the staple of our addiction. You can never have too many pairs of mma shorts. I know that I can’t, and just continue to get them no matter how many pairs that I have. As new stuff comes out, I must have to have it. These are just a couple examples of the shorts that I have reviewed that I think are ones that you should not live without.

Sprawl Fusion-S Shorts  

These are really some of the best shorts out on the market. With almost every key feature combined into one short this is surely not a pair that you will want to pass up.
Click here to go to my review of Sprawl Fusion S Shorts

Clinch Gear Elite Shorts

I am sure that you have seen these around. They are some of the best shorts out there. With top notch quality and customer service to match these shorts should not be passed up on.
Click here to go to my review of Clinch Gear Elite Shorts

Jaco Resurgence MMA Fight Shorts

One of the most innovative shorts out there. These will be sure to get you through those long workouts, and hey they are Jaco so you really cant go wrong. Speaking of Jaco be sure and check out there vale tudo shorts.
Click here to go to my review of Jaco Resurgence MMA Fight Shorts

Hayabusa Competition White Shiai Fight Shorts

I just finished my review of these and they are a last minute addition just due to how good these shorts are. Really a fantastic pair of shorts that should not be overlooked.
Click here to go to my review of Hayabusa Competition White Shiai Fight Shorts

Now for the underdog pair of shorts….

PrimeTime Ltd Edition Fight Shorts

You know these are really a very quality pair of shorts. With really nothing wrong with them, they are extremely hard to pass us. Be sure if you are looking to get some new shorts you take a look at these.
Click here to go to my review of PrimeTime Ltd Edition Fight Shorts

Feel like there is something that I should add? Maybe you think your shorts should be here. Well do not feel bad. These are just the ones that I really feel like were ahead of the others. Plenty of other sections to go so don’t get your jockstrap in a bind just yet.

Per Manufacturer-

Per Manufacturer-

Bad Boy Backpack. Everything you need for the gym, school, travel, office and more! Full length zippered top opening. Complete with anatomically shaped and padded shoulder strap.

One size: 16″x13.5″x8.5″.

First Impression- This bag is a great looking bag. It has padding everywhere it should and looks like it has plenty of space.

Construction- All I can saw is the construction of this bag is fantastic. No loose threads and the stitching on it it done well. The  material that the bag is made out of is very durable and in spots has a similar weave to a gi. On the shoulder straps there is plenty of padding, and there is also padding on the part of the bag that goes against your bag  for added comfort. This bag has a strap at the top of the bag so you can carry it in your hand if you want to. There are plenty of graphics on the outside of the bag which are screen printed on, but seem like they will last a long time.

Usage- This type of bag reminds me more of a school bag. While there is plenty of room in the bag itself I could only get so much gear in it. It has tons of different pockets which is nice and even a hole at the top for your headphones to come out of. One thing I did really like is how comfortable this bag is to wear, with all of the padding it makes easy to wear for long periods of time. I did manage to fit one pair of gloves, shorts, mouthguard, and a few smaller items in it but that was about it. Now for most that may work just fine, but for me I like to have 2 pairs gloves and would have liked to been able to get my gi in there as well. I also used this bag for travel and it worked great. Could get everything I needed as a carry-on in there. Laptop, camera(both still and video), magazines, ipod, and some of the smaller items for camera such as lenses and flashes.

Pros-

*Great Construction

*Lots of Pockets

Cons-

*Could be bigger

Overall- This is an excellent bag. While it may not be big enough for some, others may find that it is just the right size without being too big. I can definitely recommend this bag as a gear bag or just something to use when you travel to let others know that you are interested in mixed martial arts. With that said, if you are in the market for a new bag please be sure and check this bag out. It may be just the one you are looking for. This bag can be purchased for right around $40.

(Highly Recommended)

Click here to buy Bad Boy Backpack

**Disclaimer** I received these at no cost for the purpose of review and received no payment from the company to do the review.

Per Manufacture- Everyone needs a good gym bag to cart their equipment around. Hayabusa designed this bag with a tough puncture and abrasion resistant mesh exterior to let damp and sweaty gear dry quickly. Equipped with a water resistant inner pocket for keeping dry or really wet items separate from the main compartment. This bag is Hayabusa quality, with a beefy main zipper, durable hardware and high quality fabrics throughout. Perfect for every mma athlete, and a great buy along with Hayabusa gloves, shinguards and other gear!

First Impression- I got this bag and once I removed the plastic I saw that it was unlike any bag I have ever used or seen. Almost the entire bag was made out of a mesh. It seemed to be very durable feeling and was quite large I could not wait to try it out and see how much of my gear I could get in it.

Construction- This bag is very well constructed. There were no loose threads and everything had an amazing quality feel to it. This bag is manufactured in China.  All of the logos on it are very well done right down to the zipper with the Peregrine Falcon on it. Everything about this bag screams quality just like Hayabusa is known for.

Usage- This bag is huge. I can easily fit all the gear I need in it (3pairs of gloves, gi, extra shorts, mouth guard, hand wraps, 2 rash guards, and thai pads) and I still have more room. The mesh is holding up very well and has no rips but I am curious on if the mesh can take a beating over and extended time. This bag has many pockets in it so you can keep all of the stuff you need separated away from other items. This bag also keeps everything very well ventilated. You don’t have to worry about throwing sweaty gear in your bag and it not drying out. The shoulder strap is a must as with this much stuff in it, it can get heavy. You can also use a small lock if you need to on the main zipper which is a nice feature if training at an unfamiliar gym or leaving it in a locker room.

Pros-

*Huge size

*Great Construction

*Full Ventilation

Cons-

*Longevity of mesh?

*Weight with gear

Overall- This is a great bag that I can definitely recommend. It is large and the quality is great not to mention it comes from a company that brings a lot of quality gear. This bag cost around $60. If you are in the market for a new gear bag make sure and take a look at this one.

Click here to buy Hayabusa Gear Bag Mesh Pro

**Disclaimer** I received this at no cost for the purpose of review