Per Manufacturer-

Per Manufacture-

** Competition Approved **

-These are the most comfortable, natural feeling gloves available.

-Ideal for competition and training.

-Fingers are split at base for maximum dexterity and ventilation.

-Contoured knuckle padding supports safe punching from all angles.

-Longer fingers add extra protection to knuckles.

-Made of Top Grain Leather. 4 oz. weight.

-Tight stitching throughout. Lining designed to wick sweat away from hands

-Designed to meet the demanding needs of Mixed Martial Arts.

-Open palm ideal for grappling, throws and the clinch.

First Impression- I pulled these gloves out of the box and was glad to see they were black as I did not know what ones Boomer had sent me. They looked great and I could not wait to try them on and get to cracking.

Fit and Finish- I liked the way these gloves fit. At http://www.cagesidemma.com/ they have a very helpful sizing chart so that you get the correct size and this definitely helped me. All of the stitching was tight and there was no loose of frayed stitching on the gloves. They have a great feel to them and on the inside of the glove the moisture wicking material feels very nice. They fit me just right except there is a small place on the outside palm of the glove that sticks out and does not cling to the hand. While it looks annoying I did not experience any problems with this but others have had fingers get stuck inside that little pocket. The logo across the knuckles I did not really care for but that was a minor thing and would not hinder me from using these gloves.

Construction- These gloves are 4oz gloves that are manufactured in Pakistan. The padding is nice and the leather has nice feel to it. The logo that is across the knuckles is screen printed on and seems durable. 

Stand up- These worked great at the stand up I did with them. I could use them for mitt work and light sparring but would not recommend them for bag work. They are not designed for bag work anyway so that was not a problem. I really liked these gloves as they felt very comfortable and did not slip out of place.

Ground- This is where these gloves shinned for me. I do a lot of no gi jiu jitsu and these gloves worked great for me. I was able to sink in all choked with out worrying about the gloves getting caught up or hindering what I was doing. When doing ground and pound drills these gloves worked excellent and a very flexible when pressing against the mat with you hand.

Pros-

*Sizing

*Quality

*Construction

Cons-

*Small pocket on outside of palm

*Graphic

Overall- I liked using these gloves and would recommend them to others however I have used better. I thought that they fit well and the construction is good. You can pick these up at http://www.cagesidemma.com/ for around $50.

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

Per Manufacture-If there was a product design award for muay thai mma gear, then the KO Fightgear muay thai pads would win first place “hands down”. The KO Fightgear EZ-On / EZ-Off hook and loop velcro fastening system makes working with these thai pads a dream. Our competitors still sell pads with buckles or tiny Velcro straps which are obsolete. The KO Fightgear pads are built extra tough for advance skills, the school environment, when your training partner “kicks like a mule”, and if you’re just starting out. For example, the straps are triple riveted and “X” stitched to the pads. Even after break-in, the pads stay firm. This isn’t us “crowing”, but positive feedback from numerous satisfied customers, including US Military combatives instructors. Pads are constructed of genuine cowhide leather.

First Impression- These came in a fairly large box and I could not wait to get it open. I pulled them out and inspected them and they looked great. They were very stiff but that’s kind of what I expected and I knew that I was going to have some fun with these.

Fit and Finish- These pads are very well constructed. No loose stitching and everything was nice and tight. The hook and loop closure worked very well. I like the closure system on these much better then on some where it is two straps of Velcro that must be stuck together. I found that I could easily put these on by myself where as sometimes with other thai pads it is hard to put one on after you already have one on. They are the perfect size coming in at 15″ long by 8″ wide and 4″ thick. I also really enjoyed the color however there are some black marks on them but that is to be expected with use.

Comfort- When I first got these they were very stiff. Almost a little uncomfortable to have on but once I got the straps to loosen up and give a little bit they have become much more comfortable. They are not too heavy either. I found that with the angle you hand hits the grips that your hand does not become fatigued to quickly.

Stand up- The main use for these would be during some stand up training sessions and they work well for everything. I enjoyed doing not only boxing type workouts on these but they worked great for the kicks, knees and elbows of muay thai. Not too hard but not too soft.

Pros-

Great Craftsmanship

Good Feel

Good Weight

Absorb Kicks Well

Cons-

Black marks left on them from workouts

Very Hard

Overall- I loved these thai pads. I have used many thai pads in my time and these rank up there with all the big name brands. If you are looking for thai pads for either your gym or home use definitely think about giving these a try. You can get them at http://www.kofightgear.com/ for around $79 a pair.

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