When you start boxing or kickboxing, you can't do without a set of boxing gloves. Whether you're doing a punching bag workout at the gym, working the pads with a partner or training at a boxing school – choosing the right boxing gloves is extremely important.
One of the first brands that comes to mind for most beginners is Venum. The French giant has experienced significant growth over the past few years and has made many special partnerships. Venum has an exclusive partnership with the UFC, where they supply all equipment for the athletes.
It's fair to say that Venum is by far the most well-known brand in the combat sports world right now.
Are you looking for new boxing gloves and considering buying a set from Venum? In this article we take a look at the 3 most popular lines of Venum boxing gloves: the Contender 2.0, the Challenger 3.0 and Venum Elite.
Read on and discover if Venum is the brand you're looking for.
Venum Contender 2.0
The Contender is Venum's best-selling boxing glove. This is mainly due to the price range it sits in. For just €49.95 you already have a set at home. This makes the Contender 2.0 an ideal boxing glove if you're just starting out and aren't sure if you'll continue with the sport.
Advantages of the Contender 2.0
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Affordable: As mentioned, you get a decent set of gloves for very little money. Perfect for finding out if combat sports are for you.
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Firm padding: The Contender 2.0 has fairly firm padding. This ensures you don't have problems with your knuckles when punching.
- Long wrist closure: The wrist closure of these gloves is slightly longer than the average boxing glove, which means your wrists are well protected.
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Venum Challenger 3.0
You can think of the Challenger 3.0 as the big brother of the Contender 2.0. For just €10 more than the Contender, you get a better quality glove. This is again a good glove for the beginner who is still exploring.
Advantages of the Challenger 3.0
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Broad build: The Challenger is a wider glove and ideal for catching kicks.
- Firm padding: The Challenger 3.0 also has firm padding, even slightly firmer than the Contender 2.0. So you can punch with full force with these gloves.
- Affordable: Like the previous one, these gloves are quite affordable. Perfect if you're still not sure if combat sports are really for you.
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Venum Elite
You can think of the Venum Elite as Venum's flagship. Unlike the Contender and Challenger gloves, these are handmade in Thailand from high-quality synthetic leather. The Elite line is not only significantly better in quality, but is also much better finished. This means you can use your boxing gloves for longer.
Advantages of the Venum Elite
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Handmade in Thailand: Thailand is known for its excellent quality gloves. Each Elite glove is handmade by an expert and the materials are carefully selected.
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Firm padding: Like the other boxing gloves, the Elite line is equipped with excellent padding to protect your hands optimally.
- Comfortable: The Elite line has thought of everything. The fit is much better and the gloves are more comfortable compared to the Contender and Challenger.
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So which glove is most suitable?
Which Venum boxing gloves are most suitable depends on a number of factors.
If you're still unsure whether combat sports are for you or if you only train 1 to 2 times a week, we recommend the Contender 2.0 or Challenger 3.0. The gloves are comparable in terms of price and quality, so you can choose what you like.
Do you train 2 to 3 times a week and are you sure you'll be doing combat sports for a longer period? Then invest in a better quality set of gloves and go for the Venum Elite line.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to an adviser, you can reach us on +31 85 06 06 340
