The Definitive Muay Thai Shin Guard/Shin Pad Buying Guide | WEST LA MUAY THAI
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- 00:14 Intro
00:34 Why MMA gear is garbage
01:37 What pads I started off with
02:15 Fairtex shin guards
04:20 Twins shin guards
06:40 Twins shin guards for bigger people
07:45 Cloth shin guards
10:31 What shin guards to avoid
11:48 Outro
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Do you call them shin pads or shin guards?!?
What brand/style do you use?!
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In depth article can be found here:
In summary:
Top pick:
(Twins is currently not vending at the moment, so good luck finding a pair 😭)
Twins Special Competition Shin Guards
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Fairtex SP3 Pro Style Shin Guards
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For bigger people:
Fairtex Competition Muay Thai Shin Guards, SP5
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Cloth shin Guards?
Fancy Fairtex:
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Cheaper Alternative:
Combat Sports Washable Training Instep Padded Shin Guards
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What on earth? It's a crime that this channel doesnt have at least a million subscribers. Well at any rate. I appreciate everything you do for us and the help given. Thank you kru vik !
Thank YOU for watching and for the kind words. I hope you find my videos useful and informative 🙂
Hey man. So cool to see that Tragedy patch on your thai short. Love seeing real punk fighters. Cheers from argentina
😤😤😤 Saludes desde Los Angeles de un punk al otro
I love my Hayabusa's for heavy bag work, that extra support really helps to preserve my wrists, especially after multiple wrist injuries.
Twins for sparing.
Thank you Coach Vic!
I dead ass got a huge lump on my inner calf using the instep pad shin guards. But now that ik I’m not the only who thinks it’s a good idea to wear more than one shin pad we might be saved🎉
have a massive hematoma under my shin atm and had to double up on the shinguard so as to not miss out on sparring 🏃🏻♂️🦾
Just got some of those cloth shin guards today. That's great advice to use them underneath the regular shin guards, if injured! Mainly got them for shin conditioning while using the heavy bag. Gonna be investing in some heavier duty fairtex shin guards once I get more experience.
Glad to hear the advice helped!!!
I have alot of different pairs of gloves (fairtex, yokkao, venum) and Hayabusa are by far my favourites. The double wrist strap feels awesome.
Learned the hard way about equipment care. Had to throw everything in a sanitizer washing machine cycle after 3 years. Now I have a meister anti moisturier pack in my bag, glove nunchucks for my bag and sparring gloves, as well as Lysol spray and wipes for after practice.
Don't forget to air out your gear!!!
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Think it just all depends. I box with hayabusa gloves and i've found them to be the best gloves ive ever bought , only complaint i had was slightly bulky.
But in there price range they offer a far higher amount of support ive found , then any other gloves , esp wrist and knuckle protection.
Always refer to your channel for folks looking for gear and insight! Thanks for everything, Coach Vik. Nobody makes a quality shinguard like the OG Twins Special slim competition style. Haven't found the perfect replacement during the legal drama era but Combat Corner out of Milwaukee is a solid second for my build( thick calves and legs). But I find most modern shinguards "too protective" in some ways and lacking in others. Also everyone is making the same build/style. My SLG3 I had back in the day were the best. I'd love to just buy my damn Twins products direct, like its 2010. :(
Thank you for the support and the kind words man. funny that you bring up the shin pads because I was literally just admiring my slims yesterday and how they really are the best shinguards out there. Infightstyle makes a pair that comes a bit close but still doesn’t compare. As you said, they make them too protective. Just got back from Thailand and stocked up on the shin guards so I have a few to last me the next
Couple of years.. but I did find out that if you message a few of the Muay Thai shops through WhatsApp they may be able to ship you some twins products incognito 🤫
I was looking at infightstyle recently, love their lotus shorts but skeptical about their shins/gloves. Oh really, I definitely WONT do that .
@@ThePasquale11 shorts are good, but if i've had to pass on the shinguards i probably would. Thai pads are decent too. But good luck on the twin gear. YMMV!!!!
Good video with good points across the board. My personal choice for gear has actually been Hayabusa, the shin guards have just been enjoyable to wear. And after wrist surgery the extra support on the gloves has been a godsend. But it's all personal preference in the end, a few guys at my gym tried the stuff out and hated it.
Hey- Thanks for watching and glad to hear you enjoy hayabusa. it is hit or miss with some folks for sure but happy they help your wrist situation 🙌
Not a fan of Hayabusa I like Muay Thai gloves and supporting the Thai’s also but glad they work well for you
Yeah couldn't get into the Hayabusa stuff. Felt very clunky, went with the cheap Meister shin pads and regular twins sparring gloves
@@KingoftheJiangl I'll agree the shinguards are really bulky, took me a while to get used to them
Loved the gloves, shin guards not so much
This is the information I needed, new suscriber bro, greetins from Perú
gracias francisco, saludos de los angeles!!
Cuál compraste?
@@MFBMQ los twins ‘SGL3’!
@@thaiboxinginstitute gracias!
F-14 Lima!
Top king period
Top king shin guards are the truth, really solid fit and construction
agreed- used them for a good hard year and they were very very well constructed, much like the rest of their equipment.. just found them a tad bulky
update: my old top king shin guards are still going strong, but the newer version is not as good of a fit even for the same size, I find the foot pad's foam to be too tight and actually painful to wear
@@toby.2awas thinking of buying shin guards yokkao or venum ??
@@wewantmhdont get venum bulky and uncomfortable
thank you coach much love
🙏🙏🙏
great video! what is the exact name for the red twins competion shin guards? there's quite a few online with different numbers. thank you
Yokkao ..if I had a dollar for every time guys had to adjust their shin guards .. I would pay a month of Muay Thai with that.. top king or Yokkao
serioooooo
Awesome video🙏🏻 may I ask what’s your opinion about the Yokkao shin guards ?
Hey Estefano- thanks for watching! IMO yokkao pads are expensive and the Velcro tends to wear out quickly. There are many more better brands out there but totally up to you!
I went to a shop to buy Yokkao shin pads, but after trying those and a few other ones, ended up with Hayabusa. Luckily I have a place to try on various brands, but I’m pretty happy with them. I also happen to be a bigger dude, so maybe that has more to do with it.
hell yea man glad you have the option to try em on. as always YMMV. what fits and suits me better may be different for someone of different dimensions!
Must be nice to be rich
@@RandomGuy041 or maybe he just saved up
@@RandomGuy041 $200 for something you plan on using multiple times a week for years is expensive??
@@user-yi9yb9nt6u yes especially when you don’t work yet
Hey any thoughts on the yokkao matrix pads? Great channel subscribed
Thanks for watching! I hardly ever recommend yokkao. in my experience the equipment has been sub par. particularly the velcro!
@ coach vik what size Fairtex shinpads do you use? Buying MT gear online is a lesson in frustration as sizing is all over the place. My wife needs new shinpads & is 5'6" & 125# so looking for some advice here. Great content.
Hey Larry- Thanks for watching! I wear a size medium fairtex shin pads and I’m about the same size as your wife 😊 lol. Good luck!!
I’ve been recommended twins by multiple people now so going to invest in a pair. Only issue I have is which ones to get, there’s the sgs10 and the sgl10 and I have no idea what the difference is. I’m more than happy to spend the extra money but I can’t work out what’s different about the two. Does anyone know? Ps - great video 👌
Hey- Thanks for watching! I think the difference you're looking for is that the sgs are synthetic leather and the sgl are made of leather. Hope that helps and good luck on your purchase!
Miss training at your gym, haven’t been back since 2016 since I just live so far away now :// maybe I’ll stop by again one of these days
Thank you for the kind words Ben- where you training at now? Come by if you’re ever in the hood!
@@thaiboxinginstitute I’m training at Renzo Gracie under Al, I plan on stopping by at TBI at some point maybe next month
@@Benny.cm_2.0 Yea dude- Drop by and they have a great Muay Thai program. I think Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys trains there when he is in town :O
Believe it or not but Walmart online has twins gloves and shin guards. I got my shin guards from there because Amazon doesn’t really have twins stuff anymore so I figured why not check everywhere lol
That’s what I saw! But I unfortunately suspect they might be imitation products :/. there’s a whole lawsuit ordeal going on right now, I believe there’s a thread about it on Reddit.
Great info, cheers. Which size do you wear in the fairtex?
Thanks for watching, and i wear Medium fairtex shin pads!
Hi, I’m brand new to Muay thai. Can you do a video on how to select hand wraps when purchasing them?
Hey Adam! Welcome to your journey to the sport. Check out my hand wrap video for that information. Peep the link: ruclips.net/video/BclxjwLMMkI/видео.html
@@thaiboxinginstitute Thank you!
Wut you think about sanabul shin pads...mine are some what like the first pair you reviewed
they're cool but may not last you a while!
Need some shin guard thinking of buying yokkao or venum or can you reccomend something asap !!
hmm, i wouldn;'t recommend either brand TBH. anyway you can get primo or infightstyle shinguards?
What do you think about ringhorns charger shin guards? Do you think they are good for kickboxing?
never heard of em!
Unless they are sponsored by a MMA Company, most MMA gyms use Thai Brands for their gear. Seen some guys use Soccer Shin guards(pull up).
Hello Coach VIk
You mentioned training in Hua Hin. I live in Hua Hin, can you recommend a gym please
Sit jao pho on lek fai only place to train!
Coach vic, what size ‘twins double padded’ shin gaurds did you find fit you!
the only ones i use are now discontinued. i bought like 3 pairs last time i went to thailand
Just bought a pair of Top King's, I heard they are a bit bulky but they are good for heavyweights. I am 6'5" 325lbs so agility isn't as much of a factor for me :P nearly ended up with Hayabusa's but I cancelled my order. I did go for the Hayabusa t3 gloves because they get great reviews from everyone and I feel like I'll enjoy the extra wrist support. Might try some thai ones for my next pair.
Any recommendations on gloves for someone of my size? I'm a big guy with big hands
Only gloves i can recommend are Cleto Reyes 16 oz! Our heavyweight coach seems to like fairtex gloves so you can always see what you make of them too!
@@thaiboxinginstitute thanks man I appreciate the advice. I ended up getting a deal on some Boon bag gloves a couple days ago, the ones with the open thumb, for the price I paid I'm happy to take a gamble on them, and I'll just use the t3's for sparring. Next pair I'll definitely look into Reyes or Fairtex
I'm 5'7 and 130lbs 😳
I'm your same size 5,7 145. What size fairtex shin guards do you use?
Medium!
super export shop seem to have some twins stuff still and have a good rep
nice- thanks for the tip! I haven’t ordered from there but it has been recommended to me a few times. Gotta give it a try ✅
MMA gear is actually sh*t. Muay thai brands are my favourite. I use twins gloves and shin guards, fairtex heavy bags, and Sandee/fairtex pads. They have to be real leather also. Try super export shop, get most my stuff from there, there's also nak muay wholesale
@@unit66combatsportsmma89 yo man! never tried nak muay wholesale, will try that next time. thanks for the rec!
@@thaiboxinginstitute I've ordered from nak Muay whole sale. Good website! I'm on a mad dash search for those twins sgl-3 but can't find them anywhere :(( my first pair were twins sgl-3 but after 10 years of use they needed to be retired. I got those fairtex and I'm not really a fan of them whatsoever
@@chris_allupinya5613 Great good to know! All my students have been asking me about where to buy these and any twins merchandise has been put up and put off on all the major websites. i'll direct them there then. Thanks for the tips chris!!
@coach Vik What brand for shingaurds is best for light, mobility and still offers protection?. My son spars and competes with sleeve shingaurds. He is 5'9 , 136 pounds and slender built.
Hey Rommanee! I just switched to the 'infightstyle' pro shinguards which have beena great alternative to the twins competition style shinguards.
www.infightstyle.com/collections/shinguards/products/pro-shinguards-semi-navy-blue
What’s your opinion on the Venum Kontact Shin guards? I have just started kickboxing
Or the kontact evo
huge fan of cloth shinguards although some people don't enjoy getting kicked by them, i don't mind them
What do you opinion about the fairtex sp5?
they're good for bigger people or those with big calve muscles as the velcro strap lays over itself versus other pads where the strap is a hoop and lock. These pads also don't have any metal parts IIRC which is why they are great for competition. A little too bulky for my taste though.
@@thaiboxinginstitute sp5 or twins sg3?
I bought a pair of twins gloves from Nak Muay Wholesale and i believe they sell twins shin pads
yooo- that seems to be the word! thanks for the referral ethan!
They have the sgl-10 but those red ones in the video are becoming impossible to find online.
What are your thoughts on the rev gear gel shinguards?
hmm, don't have TOO much experience with revgear. From my experience the quality was always hit or miss, pretty inconsistent so i stayed away. Don't know what shinguard model you're speaking of, but through an initial query and at first glance (Heavy Hitters) they seem to bulky for my taste.
@@thaiboxinginstitute Thanks for the prompt reply 👍
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 no worries and good luck!
how do you feel about the venum elite shin gaurds?
too bulky. Someone donated a brand new pair to the gym and they hardly get used.. so there's that lol.
@@thaiboxinginstitute damn 😂😂😂
@@raiwatsagdeo1752 💁🏻♂️
Hi man, could you recommend me a shin guard and what size should I choose I am 16 years old I am 6 feet tall and weigh 134 lbs and as you can imagine I have chicken legs, I look forward to your answer good man.
I have a student with your same dimensions. I'll ask him tonight but in the mean time, what brand are you using at the moment? You might have to use a size 'large' cloth shinguards (sock style) cos that would be the only style with length and snugness.
@@thaiboxinginstitute great, and at the moment I'm training without shin guards
What’s the exact model of the slimmer, better, red twins shin guard. SKU or model name/number?
SGL3 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks boss, which one is the black twins so I know not to get that bulky model
Also what size did you get both of the twins? And your height? I’m 5’8-5’9 and 170lbs
What’s wrong with hayabusa? I like the gloves. They are very, very well built and take months of abuse. The whole ONE extra strap actually helped me with a wrist injury. Are their products really bad or just Chinese made == bad?
I just find their products a bit gimmicky and overpriced. And my experience with them have been less tan stellar compared to other more reputable boxing brands. i'm sure there is some validity to the extra strap and im glad it helped you much like it helped others but yet again my opinion of them is just that.
They are kind of overpriced rival makes far better gloves at those price points
Hayabusa are not Muay Thai gloves it’s more of a western boxing glove
I have Fairtex gloves, been using them very regularly for +6 years and they are as good as new. They don't even smell no matter how much I sweat in them, it's crazy
How about Windy LPL shin guards?
Good, I like those too- remind me of the fairtex pro styles 👍
What do you think about the venum elite shin guards & gloves?
Lmao im searching elite venum reviews rigth now
I would invest in something else! 😌
@@thaiboxinginstitute why 😭😭😭 just bought em
@@yvesvanhaaren9737 😭😭😭
@@yvesvanhaaren9737 Damn bro 💀
What size are the twins along with your height and weight?
Mine are medium, and i'm 5'7" and 3/4 and around 145 lbs!
What is the best brand of Muay Thai belly pad you would recommend?
depends on your body type- have you been doing this for awhile? If so i recommend twins, not too heavy but can be a bit mushy so you may feel some impact. when i'm working with heavy hitters i'll use my thaismai belly pad. It's much thicker and made of a harder material so it absorbs impact really well. It's a bit heavy. The only bellypads i've never tried are the fairtex pads.
I’d recommend Windy belly pads
@@dontblink3042 Does windy last long?
I fucked up and got some fairtex shin pads that ended up being like the last pair that you talked about. I can barely get them on and they’re damn near impossible to take off.
Roy! LOL- sorry couldn’t help it but definitely not the first time I’ve heard this story too. Especially from my calf muscley friends 😂
@@thaiboxinginstitute having big calves is a gift and a curse 😢
@@KyloGains more gift than curse say my skinny ass calves 😔😅😂
I've been watching your videos and every don't you mention I did, cuz I didn't know better. My first shin guards were Windy MMA neoprene shin guards and yes, they stunk in like 2 weeks and were impossible to take off and put on. I have those Fairtex shin guards and they are so awesome, despite the metal buckle.
@@ghostduster1 I know your pain ☹️
Hey coach vik! Have you heard of the brand Gfy and if so what are your thoughts on their products
Never heard of it but the logo looks sorta familiar but can't say much about it!
I noticed you don’t use any venum gear, any reason why?
I think they're quality is a bit subpar compared to the thai brands available in the market.
Venum sucks
How do I find the right size
There should be a sizing chart on the products page from wherever you are purchasing from.
Is it okay if my shinguards don't cover my feet entirely?
sure! Might not feel the greatest when you end up kicking an elbow but there is truly nothing wrong with the foot not being entirely covered
Where can i get Twins Muay Thai gear?
You in the states? you find message gear shops in thailand through Line/Whatsapp and order through that. That's what I did. e-mail me or dm me on insta if you want the shop name i go through. Don't want to post here cos i don't want them to get in trouble :)
What do you think to yokkao
They look cool, but am utterly underwhelmed by their quality
@@thaiboxinginstitute okay thanks I'll bare that in mind
Video start at 2:00
I got the old fairtex shin guards and they are not that comfortable
NGL i'm not a fan of them either but they're the only ones that aren't super bulky or super extra with designs aspects
Couldn't agree more about mma gear lolz
dude- I know 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
I got the fairtex cuz I’m broke and they were on sale😂😂😂
fuck it man, ya gotta do what ya gotta do sometimes. Which model you get??
late to the party but i disagree. the neoprene shin style pads have been the best in my experience. mainly theyre the most realistic in terms of fit and feel to no shinguards. especially like them for sparing becuase they stick to you and dont constantly move around or have to be adjusted every 30 seconds.
also the overprotective shinpads create bad technique and false sense imo.
finally keep them clean by simply washing them in cold water and letting them air dry. layer some baking soda as well and youre good to go.
nice thanks for the reply. You don't think the cloth ones provide the same effect?
@@thaiboxinginstitute you're right they do. the neoprene are just a bit more substantial in terms of material, fit, feel, etc.
No yokkao?
not a fan!!
Lmao you’re about to hate me.
I’ve had hyabusa. I hate that glove strap system. It always messes up my wrapping. That being said I’ve never had wrist injuries from their gloves. I actually have a pair of 14oz that I just throw on and hit bags. I don’t bother to wrap cause I’m usually doing a circuit when I have those on. Or I’m lazy. That’s on their old stuff. The new stuff I haven’t tried. I do have other brands... fairtex, windy, venum etc. Hyabusa does get gadgety. Trying to spar not call the justice league.
That said. I don’t have good luck with their mma gloves. Well any set of mma gloves really.
The shin pads...
I prefer the style that you hate 😂. I tried the other styles and it’s constant adjustment etc. I’ve had those styles in hyabusa and venum. Never had a smell issue but I usually clean my gear and my bag is made out of micro something hemp etc. Datsusara... really great quality stuff.
I like these cause there’s no adjustments for me to do during sparring. I have the calves of an athletic Girl Scout. But I have ridiculously strong legs. And I sweat. Literally the top adjustment strap and then go spar.
Admittedly I’m used to the sock style. I started learning Muay Thai as a kid from my dad who was in the military and learned in Thailand. But that was more defensive applications. It was basically so I don’t go breaking other kids lol. Never understood that till I got jumped on my bday. Literally no damage was done to me but the kids that jumped were... broken. 🤷🏽♂️ All I did was blocks, checks, sweeps, dumps etc from Muay Thai.
Majority of striking I did was in karate, TKD, etc. Till I went back into Muay Thai and got more into offensive etc as well as defense. I had to do constant adjustment each round.
Justice league- LOL. Always wanted to try the Datsusara bags but now i really don't have a need for them since my stuff hardly ever leaves the gym. and the shin pads, if ya need to rock them handle them. I know they are great for mma sparring and amatuer competition but god damn they are tedious to put on and take off. Thanks for watching and commenting Rick, really appreciate it!
Why does this video feel sexual lol
DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING
@@thaiboxinginstitute hahahahaha this is the answer i was hoping for. Thank u sir
@@burnastelo1429 😁
Lol
Good one Kru/Ajarn