When you are training for a fight, you need to put in some rounds of full-contact sparring, as they truly give you a feel of what the real fight is going to be like. However, you can’t risk injuries or cuts during sparring either, as they could affect your performance in the actual fight. We’ve already talked about some of the best boxing gloves, now let’s talk boxing headgear.
Therefore, here we have mention five of the best headgear that you can get in the market, check them out below.
Hayabusa T3 Headgear
Though Hayabusa products are a little pricier than others, they also offer excellent craftsmanship and quality. The Hayabusa T3 Headgear is perfect for both boxing and MMA sparring and will keep you safe in those full contact sparring rounds.
The T2 Headgear has a full-face design with solid double straps on the back, ensuring that your headgear stays exactly where you want, even after taking big punches.
Made from Polyester foam on the inside and a Vylar Engineered Leather exterior, this headgear is extremely durable and will last you a very long time. If you’re willing to spare some extra money, you should go for the Hayabusa T3 Headgear.
TITLE Gel Full-Face Headgear
Title is one of the biggest names when it comes to boxing gear, and their new lightweight, sturdy, and super reliable Gel training headgear is an excellent product for any beginner or advanced boxer.
It has a combination of foam and a patented gel on the inside for better shock absorption and decreased impact. Still, the lightweight headgear weighs only 10 oz, making it easier for you to train and spar without getting tired quickly.
However, it does have some drawbacks in the sense that it tends to move around a bit while sparring, especially if you don’t get the right size. However, if you find most headgear too heavy, this is an excellent option for you.
Ringside Master’s Competition Headgear
If you want the most protection from your headgear, this is the best pick. The Ringside Master’s Competition Headgear has thick padding that extends to the nose, offering excellent protection against both straight and looping punches.
However, you don’t have the best vision through this headgear. Therefore, if you are a brawler and want to get inside the pocket to take and return punches this headgear is ideal for you, however, if you want to be a precision striker or counter puncher, the lack of peripheral vision might be a disadvantage for you.
The headgear has a durable leather construction, however, the chin strap is enclosed with a buckle, which doesn’t ensure the best fit.
Winning FG-5000 Headgear – Best Overall Boxing Headgear
This is another headgear that offers narrated protection. The Winning FG-5000 has thick padding, however, unlike the previous entry on the list, it offers excellent peripheral vision. It has a padded bar that covers the nose and your mouth from straight punches, and the padded sides keep you safe from hooks as well.
Cleto Reyes products are always made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. However, it comes with a bigger price tag. Though this is an excellent headgear for both boxing and MMA sparring, it is also the most expensive entry on this list.
Top Ten Avantgarde Headgear
The Top Ten Avantgarde is easily one of the…well, top ten best headgear in the world. It is simple and has a very simple single-piece design.
The headgear features two straps, one in the back and one in the front, which allow for a super snug fit. This headgear will stay in place throughout the sparring session.
As far as construction is concerned, Thai headgear is made entirely out of Bayflex, which is a new patented shock-absorbing material. Since the Avantgarde has a single-piece design, you don’t have to worry about any stitching coming out either.
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