I recently bought these directly from Rival, and I thought I share my impression here, as Rival will not post reviews that are less than 5 stars on their site (obviously). Not even sure why they bother asking for the feedback, if they are not intended to post it. Anyway... I bought 16oz gloves, and initially they were so tight that I had to put tennis and golf balls in order to make some room for the hands. They are quite compact, which I like, but it's a bit difficult to make a good fist in them. Maybe it make sense to go one size up, so maybe I should have bought 18oz, especially considering that the real weight of these are less than the nominal number (my 16oz weigh about 14.7oz). I thought they needed to be broken in, in order to fit better, so I used them on the bag, but even after a month of using them on the bag, they give me a lot of pain in the knuckles and especially in the wrists - so much that I had to take some time of the gym. I'm doing boxing for 7 years and my hands and wrists are generally well conditioned. I can work the heavy bag just wearing thin mittens, but not in these gloves. A few other things to note: 1) the thumb position feels great, but it's a bit protruding, and not as protected as in some other gloves, hitting an elbow can lead to an injury. 2) the padding is quite hard, it's actually very comparable to my Rival mexican bag gloves (which I love), maybe even slightly harder. I prefer softer gloves for sparring, in order to protect my sparring partner. For the same reason I don't by Reyes or any other mexican gloves for sparring, despite a very comfortable fit - they are great for the bag work, as well as for a fight, where you really want to hurt your opponent, but not for sparring. So, overall, despite great construction and material, I cannot recommend these gloves. I think there are much better sparring gloves out there, that cost same or even less.
I notice you said these will be used for your mitt and bagwork. Any reason for not getting the bag version (RB11) for that purpose? They're available in 10oz/12oz/14oz. And I hear they come in 2 ounces lighter. How much do these actually weigh?
I also found the same thing as you did with the thumb length in these gloves. Also when securing the wrist the 16oz straps are very long & stick out too much on me (smaller than aversage wrists for my height but still 6ft tall) cos slim make the 14oz dont fit. A straight hit mild power on buckle from elbow/knee can be felt too much for my liking underneath the buckles. Because i do muay thai i got the Rs10v & i prefer the padded old wrist lock version. It can still secure as tight as i want without the hard hidden buckles & old wrist lock has padding back of wrist on strap.
hey +csquaredboxing could you do a review on the rs1? btw how do this gloves do for wrist support compared to the rb11v? and how big are your wrists? or height/weight thanks a lot for the reviews!
I want to use these for sparring due to the compact size. I have ring to cage winning clones but they honestly haven't held up well and they are huge. Any other compact sparring gloves you recommend?
Many thanks for another great review. I have a budget of around £150 for a pair of quality sparring gloves. The most important thing I’m looking for is hand/wrist protection and a glove that’s not too bulky/has a low profile. Which glove/gloves would you recommend? Thank you for your help.
@@csquaredboxing thanks very much for the speedy reply. I'm very grateful. I'll take a look at the gloves you suggest. I'm a big fan of Rival gloves, so I'm sure either of these will be great. Thanks again for your help.
Ok i might as well try ask this if you still would reply. I have some what big hands have (long fingers probably lol. Not fat but boney). Can i still get a 14oz? Oh and lastly these gloves or the Adidas tilt 350?
Rs2v microfiber is smoother, padding not as dense, and the finger compartment is deeper so you can make a fist easier. Also it uses a different velcro strap system and doesn’t have the v strap like the rs11v
csquaredboxing Thankyou for the quick reply bro, I’ve ordered the RS2V and then wondered if I should have paid the extra £15 for the rs11v, but I think I am going to be happy with either to be fair as I’m coming from a pair of £40 blitz gloves.
Hi sorry I have another question, I cancelled my order for my RS2V sparring gloves and am thinking of paying less and getting the rs80v sparring gloves and then putting the leftover money to some bag gloves. Will I be missing out on much by going from the RS2V to the rs80v?
How's the shell? Is it small and compact? And does it feel good when you punch pads? The Gloves I have the shell is kinda bulky makes me feel as if my punch is kinda awkward cause the shells big and bulky, pretty much I'm wondering if it has a slim,small,compact shell(like the part where your punches connect) thanks
Do these gloves have a smaller hand pocket than the 16 oz. Powerlocks? Also, do these have a smaller hand compartment than the 16 oz. Sabas Pro Series?
does the thumb area break in and start to feel better? I just got the RB-11s and have sore hands/thumbs from the first 2 sessions... never had that from other gloves
I'm looking for gloves on my bag. I would like to know how long these gloves would last on my bag? respectively, would Rival RB11 last more months than rs11? I train on my bag 3 times a week 6 boxing rounds in one training? And which type of padding is in rs11 , it is more simillary like Everlast powerlock or venum Giant 3.0? And Padding in rb11 is much harder than powerlock?
The Rivals, not a big fan of Hayabusa, mainly because the quality is average, but they charge a lot because of their big marketing campaign. Not a fan of the artificial leather either.
@@GernmanikYes but only on the Kanpeki model, which is overpriced. The rest is synthetic. A friend of mine bought gloves + shin guards (T3) and after a year the gloves were destroyed (sparring only), while the shin guards still look like new (we practice K1 striking 3 times per week).
Hayabusa is average at best. They're good at marketing and making attractive looking gloves, but their padding is subpar imo and I do not like the feedback you get from them, that includes the Kanpeki leather version - i did not like them and they were $170... The wrist system is also overly complicated for not much better security. I tried just about every glove and eventually came to the realization that most eventually do: just pony up and get a nice pair of Cleto Reyes with extra padding for bag work
Йоги и в будущем она может стать более сложной и не услышу ни о каких других событиях в будущем не только для того что ты хочешь а для того что ты не прав но в том числе в
Rivals are garbage as hell!!! Im not sure if they switched up the protocol, but I had (still have those pieces of shit in my pops' garage) a pair and they were very compact like you said, but the padding is very "hard" and in unnecessary places. I think they were D-30 or something like that.
I sincerely believe, D30.... My favorite gloves are Ringside Heritage....But Im about to make a video FLAMING them too, because I bought another pair, and they're now using different, CHEAPER, material, but the price remained the same.
+Esau is The Devil I bought the Rival rb 50 with d, sucks balls, I think you had the same thing. I was going to buy a sparring gloves ringside heritage. Are you saying don't buy them
Ali Ali I mean...I wouldn't say NOT to buy them, but they started making them differently, but the price remained high. They're using lesser materials. I'll review it soon when I have the chance. Highest quality (the old version), and Cleto Reyes extra padding is VERY GOOD also. I have 2 pair.
What I love about these is that they're 16oz but still have a very compact profile more similar to a fight glove.
Great review as always but just wanted to mention that the gloves are not leather they are synthetic leather
I recently bought these directly from Rival, and I thought I share my impression here, as Rival will not post reviews that are less than 5 stars on their site (obviously). Not even sure why they bother asking for the feedback, if they are not intended to post it. Anyway...
I bought 16oz gloves, and initially they were so tight that I had to put tennis and golf balls in order to make some room for the hands. They are quite compact, which I like, but it's a bit difficult to make a good fist in them. Maybe it make sense to go one size up, so maybe I should have bought 18oz, especially considering that the real weight of these are less than the nominal number (my 16oz weigh about 14.7oz).
I thought they needed to be broken in, in order to fit better, so I used them on the bag, but even after a month of using them on the bag, they give me a lot of pain in the knuckles and especially in the wrists - so much that I had to take some time of the gym. I'm doing boxing for 7 years and my hands and wrists are generally well conditioned. I can work the heavy bag just wearing thin mittens, but not in these gloves.
A few other things to note:
1) the thumb position feels great, but it's a bit protruding, and not as protected as in some other gloves, hitting an elbow can lead to an injury.
2) the padding is quite hard, it's actually very comparable to my Rival mexican bag gloves (which I love), maybe even slightly harder. I prefer softer gloves for sparring, in order to protect my sparring partner. For the same reason I don't by Reyes or any other mexican gloves for sparring, despite a very comfortable fit - they are great for the bag work, as well as for a fight, where you really want to hurt your opponent, but not for sparring.
So, overall, despite great construction and material, I cannot recommend these gloves. I think there are much better sparring gloves out there, that cost same or even less.
Great feedback thanks for sharing
I notice you said these will be used for your mitt and bagwork.
Any reason for not getting the bag version (RB11) for that purpose? They're available in 10oz/12oz/14oz.
And I hear they come in 2 ounces lighter. How much do these actually weigh?
dude, these are micro fiber construction, not leather :/
I also found the same thing as you did with the thumb length in these gloves. Also when securing the wrist the 16oz straps are very long & stick out too much on me (smaller than aversage wrists for my height but still 6ft tall) cos slim make the 14oz dont fit. A straight hit mild power on buckle from elbow/knee can be felt too much for my liking underneath the buckles. Because i do muay thai i got the Rs10v & i prefer the padded old wrist lock version. It can still secure as tight as i want without the hard hidden buckles & old wrist lock has padding back of wrist on strap.
Thank you for reviewing some rival gloves, would you give your stamp of approval
hey +csquaredboxing could you do a review on the rs1?
btw how do this gloves do for wrist support compared to the rb11v?
and how big are your wrists? or height/weight
thanks a lot for the reviews!
Hey man, thanks again for a great review. Whats your favourite amount of oz when using gloves for bag and mitt training? 12 or 14?
16
which are better value for money the rival rsv11, ringside imf tech or triumph death adder?
I'm looking to get these gloves but idk. Is the thumb issue annoying?
It's not really 100% leather, it's microfibre.
I want to use these for sparring due to the compact size. I have ring to cage winning clones but they honestly haven't held up well and they are huge. Any other compact sparring gloves you recommend?
Great review! How does the wrist protection compare with lace ups? And what gloves do you prefer for sparring?
Brian Hui Its still not as good as lace-ups, however, its probably one of, if not the best for a velcro closure glove.
please do a review on radius gloves please!
Many thanks for another great review. I have a budget of around £150 for a pair of quality sparring gloves. The most important thing I’m looking for is hand/wrist protection and a glove that’s not too bulky/has a low profile. Which glove/gloves would you recommend? Thank you for your help.
I would say the Rival RS100 is a good choice in that price range, and these RS11v gloves.
@@csquaredboxing thanks very much for the speedy reply. I'm very grateful. I'll take a look at the gloves you suggest. I'm a big fan of Rival gloves, so I'm sure either of these will be great. Thanks again for your help.
Would you recommend these over the Sabas proseries/supersoft gloves?
If you need more wrist support and firm
Padding yes
Ok i might as well try ask this if you still would reply. I have some what big hands have (long fingers probably lol. Not fat but boney). Can i still get a 14oz?
Oh and lastly these gloves or the Adidas tilt 350?
Hey man how have these held up and do you reccomend?
Definitely recommend and held up well so far
What would you choose out of these and the rs2v? What are their differences I’ve been struggling to find an answer.
Rs2v microfiber is smoother, padding not as dense, and the finger compartment is deeper so you can make a fist easier. Also it uses a different velcro strap system and doesn’t have the v strap like the rs11v
csquaredboxing Thankyou for the quick reply bro, I’ve ordered the RS2V and then wondered if I should have paid the extra £15 for the rs11v, but I think I am going to be happy with either to be fair as I’m coming from a pair of £40 blitz gloves.
Love your vids!
Would you use these on heavybag and sparring
Yes, good for both
Hi sorry I have another question, I cancelled my order for my RS2V sparring gloves and am thinking of paying less and getting the rs80v sparring gloves and then putting the leftover money to some bag gloves. Will I be missing out on much by going from the RS2V to the rs80v?
I haven’t tried the rsv80 so couldn’t honestly tell you or give you a fair comparison
csquaredboxing okay mate no worries, Thankyou for the speedy reply
Hey man, i wonder can these be used for bag work primarily? Thanks in advance!
They can
What color do u like better? The red or navy blue ? For sparring
Blue, it makes you punch harder
I hated that wrist lock Technology for the bag gloves. If it’s the same as the bag gloves I wouldn’t get them.
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How's the shell? Is it small and compact? And does it feel good when you punch pads? The Gloves I have the shell is kinda bulky makes me feel as if my punch is kinda awkward cause the shells big and bulky, pretty much I'm wondering if it has a slim,small,compact shell(like the part where your punches connect) thanks
angleofdome3 The shell is nappa style leather. It's pretty compact glove and feels nice for hitting the pads, more of a bouncy feel.
+csquaredboxing Dude these gloves aren't leather though. They have a microfibre construction.
Do these gloves have a smaller hand pocket than the 16 oz. Powerlocks? Also, do these have a smaller hand compartment than the 16 oz. Sabas Pro Series?
Yes they do have a smaller hand compartment than both you mentioned.
Which ones are better the wrist locks or the power locks ?
+thiscarlosgarces About even, Powerlocks are more expensive, so I would go with the Rivals.
does the thumb area break in and start to feel better? I just got the RB-11s and have sore hands/thumbs from the first 2 sessions... never had that from other gloves
MonkayMan did they break in ? i have the same issue
would you get this glove or the ring to caget c17 2.0?
R2C imo is the better all around glove
Between rivals rs11, or ring to cage c70
Or sabas, boxeo tm, topboxer
would you recommend these or the powerlocks
I like the Rivals a little more because of the wrist protection.
These or hayabusa for protection
These
I'm looking for gloves on my bag. I would like to know how long these gloves would last on my bag? respectively, would Rival RB11 last more months than rs11? I train on my bag 3 times a week 6 boxing rounds in one training? And which type of padding is in rs11 , it is more simillary like Everlast powerlock or venum Giant 3.0? And Padding in rb11 is much harder than powerlock?
I want to know how soft padding is in rs11 and rb11
@@janturcanik5510 yes
thank u
No prob
These or the tokushu regenesis? Love your vids man!
The Rivals, not a big fan of Hayabusa, mainly because the quality is average, but they charge a lot because of their big marketing campaign. Not a fan of the artificial leather either.
hayabusa uses cow skin and these are artificial leather I think you might've mixed that up
@@GernmanikYes but only on the Kanpeki model, which is overpriced. The rest is synthetic. A friend of mine bought gloves + shin guards (T3) and after a year the gloves were destroyed (sparring only), while the shin guards still look like new (we practice K1 striking 3 times per week).
Hayabusa is average at best. They're good at marketing and making attractive looking gloves, but their padding is subpar imo and I do not like the feedback you get from them, that includes the Kanpeki leather version - i did not like them and they were $170... The wrist system is also overly complicated for not much better security. I tried just about every glove and eventually came to the realization that most eventually do: just pony up and get a nice pair of Cleto Reyes with extra padding for bag work
Ok I'm getting a pair
Nice!
Can i use this gloves for bag workout?
Yes you can
They are true to weight size ?
A little lighter than advertised
@@csquaredboxing thanks bro
everlast powerlock or the rival r11v
Ali Ali Rival
what is your go to glove under $150, thank you
+212flako Sabas
+csquaredboxing thnx for the reply, keep up the great work
These, the adispeed or the phenom 210?
Phenom
@@csquaredboxing thanks for responding 🙏
I just bought them yesterday, these or AdiSpeed?
These
How much did you get those?
I believe $120
csquaredboxing thx for the response
How many times did you use these before the review
3 weeks
That’s not leather , it looks pastichy
It’s microfiber synthetic
Йоги и в будущем она может стать более сложной и не услышу ни о каких других событиях в будущем не только для того что ты хочешь а для того что ты не прав но в том числе в
Rivals are garbage as hell!!! Im not sure if they switched up the protocol, but I had (still have those pieces of shit in my pops' garage) a pair and they were very compact like you said, but the padding is very "hard" and in unnecessary places. I think they were D-30 or something like that.
+Esau is The Devil Which model did you have?
I sincerely believe, D30....
My favorite gloves are Ringside Heritage....But Im about to make a video FLAMING them too, because I bought another pair, and they're now using different, CHEAPER, material, but the price remained the same.
+Esau is The Devil I bought the Rival rb 50 with d, sucks balls, I think you had the same thing. I was going to buy a sparring gloves ringside heritage. Are you saying don't buy them
Ali Ali
I mean...I wouldn't say NOT to buy them, but they started making them differently, but the price remained high. They're using lesser materials. I'll review it soon when I have the chance. Highest quality (the old version), and Cleto Reyes extra padding is VERY GOOD also. I have 2 pair.
+Esau is The Devil Have you tried other Rivial gloves