Just Starting Out / Wondering What Kind of Gear? / Questions

[remy]

Just some good handwraps and a decent set of 16oz. gloves will do. I recommend you avoid the big chain department stores and look for the smaller specialty martial arts stores or boxing gyms in your area that sell gloves as I find you generally get more value for your money. I personally prefer 5m wraps over 3m wraps, but try out both and see which one you prefer.

Good gear can be found at decent prices at some online stores too. Title boxing if you're in USA is quite good, Adidas boxing gear is alright too and they're international. Don't spend too much money but make sure whatever you buy is made from real leather and not that fake pleather stuff.

See how you like the sport and give sparring a try before you go all out and buy heaps of gear. If you find that you do like it, then headgear mouthguard and shoes should be next on your list. Groin guard once you get serious.

[BoxerEGomez]

Just some good handwraps and a decent set of 16oz. gloves will do. I recommend you avoid the big chain department stores and look for the smaller specialty martial arts stores or boxing gyms in your area that sell gloves as I find you generally get more value for your money. I personally prefer 5m wraps over 3m wraps, but try out both and see which one you prefer.

Good gear can be found at decent prices at some online stores too. Title boxing if you're in USA is quite good, Adidas boxing gear is alright too and they're international. Don't spend too much money but make sure whatever you buy is made from real leather and not that fake pleather stuff.

See how you like the sport and give sparring a try before you go all out and buy heaps of gear. If you find that you do like it, then headgear mouthguard and shoes should be next on your list. Groin guard once you get serious.

Thanks to both of you for the replies, my gratitude for giving me some tips on what to buy. Was thinking maybe trying out something of Everlast, and not the cheapie stuff they sell at chain stores.