Gear

Muay Thai gear guides

The same directory rules apply to gear: specific over evocative, no hype, nothing recommended that wouldn't survive a Thai gym. Guides so far — gloves. Shin guards and pads are next.

• Best Muay Thai gloves 2026

  Fairtex, Twins, Yokkao, Top King, Venum — compared by padding, fit, and durability.

• Best gloves for beginners

  One pair, 14–16oz, $60–90. The buy-once answer and what to avoid.

• Fairtex gloves review

  Why the BGV1 is the default glove of Thai gyms — and who should skip it.

• Twins Special gloves review

  The sparring favorite: plush foam, roomy fit, tank-grade leather.

• What size gloves to buy

  The oz chart by training type — sparring, pads, competition.

• How to clean your gloves

  The 2-minute routine that stops the smell and doubles glove lifespan.