Headgear advice (competition vs training)

Hey guys,

I just wanted to know if there's any major differences between competition headgear and training headgear.

I need to buy headgear but I'm not sure which one to buy. I was really leaning towards the following...

Grant Competition Headgear-www.Ringside.com

it's a tad bit on the pricey side, but if it's good stuff, i don't mind shelling out 90 bucks.

I know some people will say Headgear is overrated, but we're not allowed to spar at my gym without headgear. Also I know some people will say it just makes you a bigger target, but I figured you might as well get used to it since you'll have it on your head when you compete at the amateur level.

Anyways if anybody has any other suggestions, feel free to throw em my way.

Thanks

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Hi there,

Grant stuff is always great, no matter what they do. This headgear you're suggesting is very good, you have no worries to have quality and protection wise. From everything I've read, it seems like the Winning headgear are about the "best" so to speak, so if you are heading for the "best of the best", winning is strongly to be considered but Grant have awesome stuff and the one you suggest, as I said, is great. Go for it without hesitations, Grant is perhaps my favorite boxing brand overall.

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no comments at all on headgear?

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Hi there,

Grant stuff is always great, no matter what they do. This headgear you're suggesting is very good, you have no worries to have quality and protection wise. From everything I've read, it seems like the Winning headgear are about the "best" so to speak, so if you are heading for the "best of the best", winning is strongly to be considered but Grant have awesome stuff and the one you suggest, as I said, is great. Go for it without hesitations, Grant is perhaps my favorite boxing brand overall.

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Hey thanks for the input man, I appreciate it.

I see your from Quebec, what are your thoughts on Rival?

I was looking at the following headgear, but I wasn't really sure:

RHG2 Trad Training Headgear - Headgears - Rival Boxing Gear Inc.

as far as Winning is concerned, thats way out of my budget so unfortunately thats something I cant go for.

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Originally Posted by The Student

no comments at all on headgear?

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Hi there,

Grant stuff is always great, no matter what they do. This headgear you're suggesting is very good, you have no worries to have quality and protection wise. From everything I've read, it seems like the Winning headgear are about the "best" so to speak, so if you are heading for the "best of the best", winning is strongly to be considered but Grant have awesome stuff and the one you suggest, as I said, is great. Go for it without hesitations, Grant is perhaps my favorite boxing brand overall.

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Hey thanks for the input man, I appreciate it.

I see your from Quebec, what are your thoughts on Rival?

I was looking at the following headgear, but I wasn't really sure:

RHG2 Trad Training Headgear - Headgears - Rival Boxing Gear Inc.

as far as Winning is concerned, thats way out of my budget so unfortunately thats something I cant go for.

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I couldn't tell you about the Rival Headgear as I don't know people who have used it personally but oveall, for the punching mits or the gloves, Rival has had a very good reception and I would tend to say that there is no reasons why it wouldn't be very good headgear as well. *note* I did make some researches about it and the reviews are damn positive:

REVIEW: Rival Headgear RHG-PRO - Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums

RIVAL HEADGEAR Review - Boxing Forum

Even peoples in the comments who have it did add water to the mill. Hope this help you in your choice but Rival really seem to be a good alternative to consider.

Thanks again Nameless.. I think I might just go with the Grant ones though. I'm ordering something else off the ringside website anyways.. This way I end up saving on shipping.

ps. I cant reply to your PM because I dont have enough posts yet.. but Thanks!

You're much welcome, just stick around, there is a lot of very knowledgeable people about boxing techniques and history here, this is a great place, really.

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You're much welcome, just stick around, there is a lot of very knowledgeable people about boxing techniques and history here, this is a great place, really.

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^^thats the plan.. I've already learned a lot by browsing older topics

Hey Man

If your intention is to compete at amateur level, then you need to ensure that your headguard is AIBA approved (it should have a hologram with the AIBA emblem). In the UK we are very strict on this, if it ain't AIBA approved then you can't use it to compete! In terms of general advice, try to ensure that the sides of the headguard do not protrude too much at the side of your eyes otherwise you lose quite a bit of your peripheral vision. Peripheral vision is vital in a boxing match.

Good luck with choosing your helmet!

Fran

Thanks Fran, I already ordered the Grant competition head gear. I'm in Canada so I'm not 100% sure what regulations apply to amateurs here. But I do know that that headgear I ordered is USA Boxing approved.

Either ways.. if I'm not allowed to wear it, I can simply use it for sparring.

Btw.. your site is golden.... thanks

I'm a bit surprised that is allowed as competition headgear. It appears to not have enough open face, and I've seen them refused before because of it (in Canada). For most advancing tours you are wearing what they provide so it doesn't matter. the brand is usually "top ten", as well as the gloves. But also, I have seen these types go thru on club shows. Just not if I'm against them and wearing open face cuz i'll bring it up. I want an equal playing field.

^^ that makes sense actually... I never really looked at it like that

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^^ that makes sense actually... I never really looked at it like that

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Considering that, I'd still go with the one you chose. The vast majority of it's use will be for sparring and that's a quality head gear. Wish I had it for myself. We use open face in sparring, always have, and have seen and got and gave countless bashes, bumps n bruises in the process. Fran`s words on peripheral vision make sense too. But also, I`ve been hit many times too around the eyes by velcro, and all it takes is one bad rip across the eyeball with that and it`s game over for boxing, and seeing. So it`s a trade off in the direction of safety imo.

You got me thinking bout buying one now.

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^^ that makes sense actually... I never really looked at it like that

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Considering that, I'd still go with the one you chose. The vast majority of it's use will be for sparring and that's a quality head gear. Wish I had it for myself. We use open face in sparring, always have, and have seen and got and gave countless bashes, bumps n bruises in the process. Fran`s words on peripheral vision make sense too. But also, I`ve been hit many times too around the eyes by velcro, and all it takes is one bad rip across the eyeball with that and it`s game over for boxing, and seeing. So it`s a trade off in the direction of safety imo.

You got me thinking bout buying one now.

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I hope u know someone in the states, because ringside charges ridiculous prices to ship to Canada.

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I hope u know someone in the states, because ringside charges ridiculous prices to ship to Canada.

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ya found that out the hard way going through title once. Original order was total $220, and when it arrived after final $80 charge from FedEx dude, collecting for customs or something, it tallied $440. Exactly dbl.

hey, idk if this is too late, but ur headgear is now only $49.99.... maybe you can call them and ask them to cut u a deal?
- hope it works out

hahah yea I just saw that this morning, but I guess it's a tad bit late now.

Thanks for the heads up anyways.

Rival is my favorite.

Training headgear is thicker and covers everything like your chin. For competition headgear you may want some more sleek and trim and more open face so you can see better, move faster, and be less of a targer with thinner headgear. It's up to you really.

My vote is for the Grant full-face. When it comes to protection, and you are sparring often, spend the extra money and get quality equipment. I use Grant, but I have heard good things about Rival too.

Thanks for the input guys,

I already bought the Grant headgear a few months ago.