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Boxing equipment for beginners

Find out what to take to your first boxing class, which equipment to buy first and what to allow for a home boxing setup.

Choose boxing gloves for bag work, pads or sparring with advice on ounce weights, hand fit, fastenings and everyday care.

Understand boxing glove weights and check finger, thumb and wrist fit with our interactive buying checklist.

Compare freestanding and hanging punch bags, including space, mounting, floor suitability, noise and the cost of setting them up.

Choose boxing hand wraps, understand 4.5 m and shorter lengths, check how they fit inside your gloves and keep them clean between sessions.

Advice on women’s boxing gloves, hand wraps, clothing and footwear, including how to find a comfortable fit for smaller hands and wrists.

Find out what children need for their first boxing class, when to buy junior gloves and which questions to ask the club before ordering.

Help your child find boxing gloves that fit, with advice on junior ounce weights, cuff adjustment, wraps and the limits of retailer age guides.

A guide to buying boxing shoes, including sole grip, width, ankle height, sizing and whether you need specialist footwear for your first class.

Plan a home boxing area with advice on shadowboxing, punch bags, skipping space, flooring, noise and the equipment you will need.

Learn how to set up a speed bag, understand its rebound rhythm and begin with simple controlled drills before increasing your pace.

Compare Adidas boxing glove models by intended use, fastening, material and fit, and understand what to check when replacing an older pair.