LEONE gloves have a number of ounces (oz) that can vary from 6 to 18 depending on the weight category of the athlete and the purpose of use.
As the ounces increase, the padding increases and therefore the weight of the glove.
In general we can help you choose with these indications:
What weights of gloves are available?
6oz – 12oz- These gloves are typically made in both junior and adult sizes.
12oz – 18oz- These gloves are usually reserved for adults.
What weight of gloves do I need?
The information below is a guide for what we would recommend based on the activity you are doing:
6oz- suitable for juniors
8oz-bag/pad work
10oz- bag/pad work/matches
12oz- bag/pad work
14oz- light sparring
16oz- moderate to heavy sparring
18oz- moderate to heavy sparring
The information above is just a guide and we advise that you ask your trainer before deciding on the weight of gloves you need.
Many people will own two pairs of gloves: a 10oz or 12oz for bag/pad work and a 14oz or 16oz for sparring. Many beginners just have one pair of gloves to start with, we recommend you choose a 14oz or a 16oz as these offer more protection when sparring.