CC's all round for the advice. I think I'll end up getting a pair of everlast's or ringsides, just for the bag. Thomas, I understand what you mean about difficulting closing the fist and extra tension in the arms from big gloves. I'll keep them for sparring, but I'll use a different set for bag and pads. I'm going get 14oz, as I do like the extra workout I get from the extra weight. I'm 35 and not the quickest guy out there, so I need all the help I can get with handspeed.