I workout with a 200 lb heavybag. Will these be better support for my wrists AND knuckles than regular cloth wraps?
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Hi there, I think probably better than cloth wraps, because there is a little bit more padding on top with some time of gel. But I take a kickboxing class and hit the bags and I wish I would have gotten a better glove with more support. There is a slightly bigger version ( I think Amazon also sells it). I will keep them though because they are good. I think if you wear regular cloth wraps, you would probably like these because they are not bulky and just offer better protection than just wraps. hope it helps
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Yes they have gel in the knuckles which puts less tension in them when you punch and they are great for wrist support. They run kinda small so make sure you get a bigger size . I have small fingers and one finger unraveled the first day I wore them. So bigger size it better I think I have the small medium.
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I don't work with anything that heavy - just use these for sparring - but I can say that my pair is actually wearing out unevenly. That is, there is one spot on my right hand that seems to be less full than other areas. As a result, I find I am getting irritation and stinging on that part of my knuckle. They also started leaking recently - small plastic balls filled my glove. In light of these developments, not sure I would recommend. Although it could be that I just got a bad pair.
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hi danika,these will give you some more support, but i found that after using them for a bit the gel padding area broke open, and that although they covered the knuckle where your finger joins your hand, they do not protect the next knuckle out, which still got pretty beat up. i switched to everlast wrist support heavy bag gloves, which work much better for support and protection, but are still flexible enough after a bit of breaking in to be comfortable. i also got a pair of cheap dollar store stretchy winter gloves, cut off each finger about half way, and wear them under the boxing gloves. it absorbs the perspiration and keeps the boxing glove cleaner. hope this helps!kathi hi danika,these will give you some more support, but i found that after using them for a bit the gel padding area broke open, and that although they covered the knuckle where your finger joins your hand, they do not protect the next knuckle out, which still got pretty beat up. i switched to everlast wrist support heavy bag gloves, which work much better for support and protection, but are still flexible enough after a bit of breaking in to be comfortable. i also got a pair of cheap dollar store stretchy winter gloves, cut off each finger about half way, and wear them under the boxing... » Read More hi danika,these will give you some more support, but i found that after using them for a bit the gel padding area broke open, and that although they covered the knuckle where your finger joins your hand, they do not protect the next knuckle out, which still got pretty beat up. i switched to everlast wrist support heavy bag gloves, which work much better for support and protection, but are still flexible enough after a bit of breaking in to be comfortable. i also got a pair of cheap dollar store stretchy winter gloves, cut off each finger about half way, and wear them under the boxing gloves. it absorbs the perspiration and keeps the boxing glove cleaner. hope this helps!kathi « Show Less
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Leah, i don't think these gloves would help you. i bought them so my brother could continue to have movement and warmth at the same time. i would probably go for a brace. hope that helps.
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I would say yes. Way better than using true boxing gloves and they still give you protection while working out.
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I wouldn't particularly use them for that purpose. They provide great wrist support for lifting, but no support or padding for the hands and striking.
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These wrist wraps are designed for wrist protection when hitting a heavy bag the knuckles & thumb must also be protected, i do not recommend using these wraps for that purpose.
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If you want more support I recommend you the 24" I have a big wrist and it wrap twice in my wrist, I use it for heavy lifting, bars, etc, highly recommended
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I use these gloves for speed bag & double end bag training. If you want to hit the heavy bag you should buy a size bigger than your normal size, so you can wrap your hands. These are good gloves but I personally use my boxing gloves when working out on the heavy bag. My kickboxing gloves don't allow me room to wrap my hands properly. You definitely want to protect your hands. Get the 180" hand wraps, these will be perfect to wrap your hands thoroughly. Everlast, or Meister MMA are really good wraps. I really like the Meister MMA. I am a female, normal size hands, at a little under 5'5". I would've ordered a size large in these kickboxing gloves to allow room to wrap my hands, if I knew, before I ordered these. Hope this helps. Good kickboxing gloves though.
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Yes--I use them under my 16 oz gloves- these gloves do have wrist wraps attached but easier thanthe plain wrist wraps,, I love them...
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Yes You should always were straps when hitting a heavy bag the more you hit the heavy bag the harder your hit will become and the straps will help you from breaking or fracturing your Metacarpal bones (Palm bones) and wrist hope this help
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I've been training in Sanshou for years...you don't need to wrap your hands. If you're worried about soft wrists (bent) though, they might help you to learn to keep your bones lined up properly quicker.
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The girl I got these for was very slightly taller and heavier than that, with medium(?) sized hands. These worked well. Since you're mentioning wraps, then I should let you know that in the research phase before buying, I read an informative post that recommended the 14oz pair if a lot of bag work and intensive training is going to be done. Hope this helps!
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These will probably be too large for you unless you also use some padding underneath. My wrists are over 7 inches and the tightest I can get the straps does not keep them from sliding around. However, when I use wristbands underneath my wrists don't get abraded or sweaty, and the weights are much more secure. If you don't want the additional expense or bother of getting wristbands, just cut off the elastic tops of an old pair of cotton socks and they'll work perfectly, soft and large enough to fold in half to provide plenty of absorbent padding. Good luck.
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Honestly they didn't work for me. I used 3 wraps... I ended up doing it the hard way by working out. Good luck.
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I lift pretty heavy for my weight and sweat profusely. They work well for all my lifting and do not get soaked during my 2 hr lifting/cardio cycle. The wrist support helps a lot for the heavier lifts. Hope this helps.
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I was prescribed wrist supports to wear at night to keep my wrists straight. I hadn't realized curling my wrists at night (sleeping like a cat) was giving me wrist pain during the day. No, they won't keep your from clenching your fists if that's what you mean.
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sure, but i wouldn't use them for that. They probably won't last you very long if you do any serious lifting. Plus, you usually want to have the fingertips cut off for lifting to offer more breathability. Personally, i use Harbinger wrist wrap gloves for lifting (about $20), which last me several years, and have the added bonus of the wrist wrap to support the wrist when lifting really heavy weights.
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I think, if anything, it would give a better result. The Fat Gripz that people attach to dumbbell bars make the bar thicker, and dramatically alter the way the bar works the forearm. So gloves (or wrapping them in tape) would make the bars thicker and probably harder to work.Currently I'm using the ProHands gripmaster...and its too weak, I found one of these at the nearest used sporting goods store, along with a pair of Fat Gripz...unfortunately this is too strong.