Looking to get into sparring or already done it? Want the best headgear and mouthguard? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Our research has uncovered the top options for both beginners and seasoned fighters. And listen up, any legit boxing gym requires you to wear proper head and teeth protection for sparring. Be responsible and confident – get the gear you need.
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Contents
- 1 1. Elite Sports Best Boxing Headgear, Training Sparring Safety Head Guard for MMA, Kickboxing Trainees, Muay Thai, and Boxing for Adult Men
- 2 2. RDX Boxing Headgear, MMA Training, Adjustable Padded Kara
- 3 3. Sanabul Essential Boxing Headgear for Men & Women | Muay Thai and MMA Headgear | Sparring Headgear | Boxing Head Gear with Full Face Coverage
- 4 4. Venum Challenger 2.0 Headgear
- 5 5. Ringside Competition-Like Boxing Headgear Without Cheeks
- 6 6. Hayabusa T3 Adjustable MMA Headgear
- 7 7. CLETO REYES Boxing Headgear with Cheek Protection for Men and Women
- 8 Serious boxers only
- 9 8. Winning Headgear Fg5000
- 10 Mouthguards
- 11 1. Everlast Evershield Double Mouthguard
- 12 2. Venum Predator Mouthguard, One Size
- 13 3. Shock Doctor Gel Max Power Carbon Convertible Mouth Guard
1. Elite Sports Best Boxing Headgear, Training Sparring Safety Head Guard for MMA, Kickboxing Trainees, Muay Thai, and Boxing for Adult Men
This headgear may just be the perfect first headgear for anybody. It’s affordable, makes punches feel like pushes to your head in light sparring, and it’s even been called extremely comfortable.
Pros
Cons
- Perfect for beginners
- Great protection
- High quality
- Multiple reports of comfortable
- Has received 100’s of good reviews and few bad ones
- Not meant for hard sparring
- must be careful with the sizing
This headgear has received phenomenal reviews, even surpassing its predecessor. Perfect for MMA sparring and muay thai, it exudes confidence and style that sets it apart from the Elite headgear.
Pros
Cons
- Great protection
- High quality
- Multiple reports of comfortable
- Has received 100’s of good reviews and few bad ones
- Durable and long lasting
- Stylish
- Weakness: little protection to the back of the head
- Not suitable for hard sparring
This headgear is truly exceptional, with incredibly positive reviews. It provides complete coverage for the face and features a comfortable back strap instead of a chin strap. Customers rave about how comfortable and reliable this brain bucket is.
Pros
Cons
- Durable
- Affordable
- Comfortable
- Trusted by UFC Champion Michael Bisping
- Weakness- Nose is still open
- Be careful when picking the size
This super cool Venum headgear is especially lightweight, but unlike the other ones, this headgear is one size fits all. This headgear has just as many ratings as the others, but be warned, we found it hard to find anything special about this headgear. This is just a suggestion.
What is wrong with this product: In the past 4 years, there have been 3 reports of knockoffs from China being shipped, and in poor quality.
Pros
Cons
- Great impact absorption
- Head measurements are in order
- Super Stylish
- Non-slip
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Weakness: limited visibility when kicks are coming
- Better for Boxing than MMA
Look no further! Ringside, a trusted brand, has the solution to your headgear needs. Their high-quality headgear won’t obstruct your vision, and with adjustable strings and velcro, it’s nearly a perfect fit for everyone. You can trust Ringside to deliver the headgear you need for ultimate confidence in the ring.
Pros
Cons
- Nothing blocks your vision
- Perfect for IKF full contact fights and MMA sparring where kicks are involved
- No USA boxing tag, cannot be used in an official fight
This headgear is simply undeniable. The premium leather and exceptional foam protection guarantee the absolute best defense during your toughest fights. It fits like a glove, so you can trust it to stay put and remain focused on your training. Stylish? Check. Breathable? Check. This headgear is flawless in every way and is sure to boost your confidence in the ring.
Pros
Cons
- High-quality leather protection
- longer lasting durability than most headgear
- Stronger foam
- Increased breathability
- Doesn’t slide when you get hit
- Not one size fits all
- Must be sized correctly or it fits uncomfortably.
This is the ultimate top-tier headgear that outperforms all others. Meticulously crafted in Mexico using only the finest genuine leather and latex foam padding, it is without a doubt the preeminent classic headgear available. Its superiority has been attested by even the most discerning critics, including a picky kid with talent. This premium classic headgear is unchallenged as the ultimate choice.
Pros
Cons
- Keeps you focused and competition-ready
- Adjustable strap and comfortable leather
- Designed to fit your head like a glove.
- Exposed chin forces you to practice chin down
- Great coverage
- Cheek protection
- Wide-angle vision
- Available in 3 Sizes: Small for up to 21″ Medium for 21″ to 22″ Large for 22.1″ and up.
- Competition-approved
- Its weaknesses are not meant to be handled by beginners
Serious boxers only
This may very well be the best headgear in boxing. It’s lightweight at 15oz, built to take hard shots, and better for heavier weight classes given the power involved behind those punches. Quick warning, it gets a little slippery with sweat and no headband. Other than that, This headgear is as close to perfect as it gets.
Pros
Cons
- Highest quality headgear the world has to offer
- Competition-certified
- Most long-lasting
- Most protective headgear
- Most swift head movement
- Medium(Japanese Size): 21.0-23.0inch / 54-59cm
- Large(Japanese Size): 22.5-24.5 inch / 57-62cm
- Also the most expensive headgear you can find.
- Has some bad reviews to it
Mouthguards
Don’t forget to add mouthguards to your gear, it’s essential for your safety and success. Any gym that would let you spar without one is not up to par. To spar confidently, you need both a headgear and a mouthguard. To help you out, here’s a handy list to make it easy.
Author’s word: Now I’d say this is the perfect first mouthguard if you’re just starting out. It does the job of protecting your teeth, provides easy instructions, and is very much breathable. Plus it’s useful for non-fight sports too like football and basketball.
Pros
Cons
- Boil and bite design provides custom molds for a tight, comfortable fit
- More rigid outer shield
- Lasts longer than most
- Great for beginners
– Warning: Holds both upper and lower jaws
Choose the single-mouthguard with confidence. It’s designed for your comfort and safety with easy-to-follow instructions. The stylish snake fang design is matched by the high-density rubber frame, which provides superior shock absorption. Author’s word: I’d even say that this is perfect for your first sparring match or any sparring match, even hard sparring.
Pros
Cons
- More than 10 styles, each includes snake fangs
- Longer lasting with the proper care
- Works for MMA sparring and boxing sparring
- Easy breathing
- Comfortable and lightweight
– Requires cleaning after each use
Author’s word: I can’t say I’ve ever tried this mouthguard, but I’ll let the 1600 reviews do the speaking. It isn’t bulky, It molds better than most mouthguards, it fits kids up to age 10, And it beats a $10,000 dental coverage.
Pros
Cons
- Built for wrestling, also suitable for all contact sports like boxing and MMA
- Or baseball. Lol
- Very comfortable in light sparring
- Doesn’t dislodge with proper fitting
- Doesn’t work with braces
- Not perfect