We compared two pairs of boxing gloves: RDX Boxing Gloves, Pro Training Sparring and SAWANS Boxing Gloves.
What we looked at
Materials, padding, and price.
The verdict
If you want a huge review history and Maya Hide leather built for regular sparring, the RDX is the pick at £27.99. If you would rather save £19.00 for occasional or light use, the SAWANS is the alternative, at £8.99.
A £27.99 pair with 4.7 stars from 17.9K ratings.
RDX Boxing Gloves, Pro Training Sparring — Highest Rated
Intended for: Marketed as sparring gloves made from Maya Hide ConvEX Skin Leather with Quadro Dome 3 padding (EVA foam) for impact dispersion, a patent-pending LOMA Tech seamless palm/thumb design, full wraparound wrist support with hook and loop strap, and multiple ventilation holes for sweat management. Carries 4.7 stars from 17.9K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 4.7 stars from 17.9K ratings on this listing
- Maya Hide leather construction for durability
- Quadro Dome 3 EVA foam padding for impact dispersion
- Full wraparound wrist support
Worth knowing
- Costs £19.00 more than the SAWANS on these listings
- Heavier-duty build may be more than casual home users need
Best for
- Buyers who want a listing with a huge, established review history
- Anyone training regularly in Muay Thai, MMA or kickboxing
- Those who want full wrist support for heavier bag work
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious or occasional users
- Anyone who just wants basic gloves for light home workouts
SAWANS Boxing Gloves — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as combat training gloves made from synthetic leather, neoprene and stretchable spandex, with sweat-wicking spandex lining and gel pad grip, a neoprene wrist wrap with Velcro closure, sold in a pair for MMA, martial arts, Muay Thai and bag training.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the RDX on these listings, at £8.99
- Sweat-wicking spandex lining with gel pad grip
- Neoprene wrist wrap with Velcro closure
- Lightweight, suited to casual or occasional use
Worth knowing
- Synthetic leather rather than the RDX's Maya Hide leather
- Far fewer total ratings than the RDX on this search
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who wants gloves for occasional or light home use
- Those who want a simple pair for bag training
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the single largest review history available
- Anyone doing frequent, heavy sparring sessions
