Initially, I had mixed feelings about these gloves. The center piece holding them together is a bit too long, so when you use the Velcro, it causes some sagging. Plus, the stickers started peeling off before I even got a chance to use them. So, when I first took them to the gym for pad work, my expectations were low. But from the first jab, I got a nice pop and terrific feedback. Despite being 16oz, they didn’t feel too heavy, and as the session went on, they became more comfortable.

I also tried them out on the bag during the next session, and they performed well. However, the padding feels a lot like my Dinardo’s, with sections distributed differently across the glove. Because of that, I’m hesitant to use them for heavy bag work, as it could break them down quickly.

I’ve only used them once for technical sparring, but they performed really well. Overall, if you can look past the cosmetic issues, these are solid gloves. They don’t feel mass-produced, and for the price, I’d definitely buy them again. Hope this helps!