Thickened Padding: Extra shock absorption for heavy punches and sparring.
Material: Typically PU leather or genuine leather; inner foam layers.
Use Cases:
Boxing
Muay Thai
Sanda/Sanshou (Chinese kickboxing)
Taekwondo striking
Heavy bag/sandbag work
Closure: Usually a strong Velcro strap for wrist support; some may have lace-up options for competition use.
Commonly in oz (ounces): 10 oz (lighter, faster punches), 12 oz, 14 oz, or 16 oz (more protection, common for training