Glove Size Guide
Picking the right weight matters more than picking the right colour. Here's how to choose.
What the ounces actually mean
The oz number is the weight of the padding, not the size of the glove. More ounces means more padding, more protection for your hands and your partner's head, and a slower, heavier feel.
Choose by what you're doing
| Weight | Best for | Typical body weight |
|---|---|---|
| 10oz | Bag work, pad work, competition (where rules allow) | Under 130 lb / 59 kg |
| 12oz | Bag and pad work, light technical drilling | 130–150 lb / 59–68 kg |
| 14oz | All-round training, light sparring | 150–180 lb / 68–82 kg |
| 16oz | Sparring — required by most gyms | 180 lb / 82 kg and up |
If you only buy one pair
Buy 16oz. Almost every gym requires 16oz to spar, and a 16oz glove still works fine on the bag. A 10oz glove will not get you into a sparring round.
If you already own sparring gloves and want a dedicated bag pair, go 12oz or 14oz.
Fit and hand wraps
Mortal Guard gloves are built to be worn with hand wraps, and the sizing assumes them. If you train without wraps, the fit will feel loose — wrap up. It protects your wrists and knuckles, and it keeps the inside of the glove from breaking down.
Breaking them in
Genuine leather is stiff out of the box and softens to your hand over the first few sessions. That stiffness is the leather doing its job — it's why the gloves last.
Still not sure?
Email [email protected] with your weight and what you train, and we'll tell you straight which pair to get. We'd rather help you choose than process a return.