Know your gear before you buy it

Good gear protects your hands, your training partners and your wallet. The RAGE knowledge base explains how combat-sports equipment actually works — what the ounce ratings mean, which materials last, what beginners genuinely need — so every purchase is an informed one.

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The essentials

• Boxing gloves

  Types, ounce weights and when each is used.

• Glove sizing

  Choosing weight and fit for bag, sparring and pads.

• Hand wraps

  Why wraps matter more than gloves — and the options.

• Mouthguards

  The one item you should never train contact without.

• Shin guards

  Muay Thai and MMA shin protection compared.

• Headgear

  What headgear does — and doesn't — protect against.

Build your kit

• The beginner kit

  What to buy in week one — and what to skip.

• Muay Thai gear

  Shorts, pads and the Thai-style differences.

• Bags & pads

  Heavy bags, Thai pads and home setups.

• Materials guide

  Leather vs synthetic, foams and stitching.

• Gear care

  Stop your gloves smelling like defeat.

• Gym bag checklist

  The full packing list for training days.

Questions answered in the gear FAQ — or go straight to the RAGE store.