Free buying guides from CombatX to help you choose the right boxing gloves, sets, headgear, groin guards, focus mitts and boxing shoes, size them correctly and keep them in great shape. New to the sport? Start with the boxing gear checklist for your first sparring session and our boxing glove size guide.
Boxing gloves
- How to Choose Winning Boxing Gloves: Weight, Closure and Fit – Pick the right glove weight, closure and fit.
- Lace-Up vs Velcro Boxing Gloves: Which Should You Buy? – Wrist support vs convenience, compared.
- Grant Boxing Gloves Size Guide: 8 oz to 18 oz Explained – Glove weight by body weight and training type.
- Sparring vs Bag Gloves: Picking the Right Grant Pair – Why serious boxers own two pairs.
- Cleto Reyes Boxing Gloves: Feel, Padding and Who They Suit – Feel, padding and who they suit.
- No Boxing No Life Gloves: Styles, Colors and Finishes – Finishes, colors and cuff styles.
- How to Break In New Boxing Gloves the Right Way – Soften stiff new gloves without damaging them.
Boxing sets
- What Comes in a Winning Boxing Set and Who Needs One? – What is included and who needs a set.
- Grant Boxing Set Buying Guide: Gloves, Headgear and More – Pieces, sizing and finishes to check.
- Cleto Reyes Boxing Set Guide: What to Look For – What to look for before you buy.
- Building a Matching Fight Kit with No Boxing No Life Sets – Build a matching fight kit.
- Boxing Set Size Guide: Gloves, Headgear and Protector – Size every piece of your set.
- Custom Name Printing on Boxing Sets: Ideas and Tips – Name print and embroidery ideas.
- Gift Guide: Choosing a Boxing Set for a Fighter – Choosing a boxing set as a gift.
- How to Care for Your Boxing Set So It Lasts – Cleaning, drying and storage.
Headgear and protection
- Boxing Headgear Types: Cheek, Face Bar and Open Face – Cheek, face bar and open face compared.
- How Should Boxing Headgear Fit? A Step-by-Step Check – Measure and fit-check your headgear.
- How to Choose a Boxing Groin Guard: Fit, Protection and Size – Fit, protection level and sizing.
- Groin Protector Care and Common Fitting Mistakes – Common fitting mistakes and care.
Focus mitts and training
- How to Choose Focus Mitts: Curved, Flat and Padding – Curved vs flat, padding and grip.
- Focus Mitt Drills for Beginners: 5 Combos to Start With – Five beginner combos to start with.
- Boxing Gear Checklist: What You Need Before Your First Sparring Session – Everything you need before your first sparring session.
Boxing shoes
- How to Choose Boxing Shoes: High-Top vs Mid-Cut – High-top vs mid-cut for grip and support.
- Boxing Shoes Sizing and Care Tips – Get the right size and keep soles grippy.
Need help choosing?
Every order ships worldwide, with free standard shipping on orders of US$300 or more and 14-day returns. If you are unsure about sizes, contact our team and we will help you pick the right gear.