SPARRING ROUTE
Fairtex FGV18 Super Sparring MMA Gloves
Best for: MMA sparring sessions that call for the more padded glove in this range.
Skip if: You need a low-bulk pro-style glove.
BUYING SHORTCUT
Training, sparring and competition-style gloves solve different jobs. Padding, hand freedom and the rules for your gym or promotion decide the route.
SPARRING ROUTE
Best for: MMA sparring sessions that call for the more padded glove in this range.
Skip if: You need a low-bulk pro-style glove.
TRAINING ROUTE
Best for: Mixed training with a split-knuckle design.
Skip if: Your gym requires a different sparring glove or glove weight.
PRO-STYLE ROUTE
Best for: Lower-bulk, open-palm competition-style use.
Skip if: The session requires added sparring padding.