Glove guide
Which glove ounce?
Ounces measure padding, not size. Pick by your body weight and what you'll use them for.
Sparring by body weight
12 oz
Under 55 kg
14 oz
55-70 kg
16 oz
Over 70 kg
Bag work
12-14 oz
Enough padding to protect your hands on a heavy bag. Go 14 oz if you are over 70 kg.
Sparring
14-16 oz
More padding protects your partner. Most gyms ask for 16 oz once you are over about 70 kg.
Fitness classes
10-12 oz
Light and quick for pads and cardio. Fine for bag work if you hit softly.
Kids
6-8 oz
Small hands, light gloves. 6 oz for little ones, 8 oz for older kids.
Competition
10 or 12 oz
World Boxing: 10 oz for women and lighter men, 12 oz for heavier elite men. Usually supplied at the event.