The 8 Weapons boxing glove range — Big 8 Premium, Premium, Classic, Unlimited, Unlimited 2.0, Hit, Pure, Shift, Sak Yant, Three Elephants 2.0, Cut Like a Blade and the Joe/Jenny/Jipe kids line — uses standard Muay Thai ounce sizing. All adult gloves are 10oz to 16oz; kids gloves are 6oz to 8oz. The weight controls padding, fist load and sparring suitability.
Fit tip: Most UK gyms require 14oz or 16oz minimum for partner sparring. 10oz and 12oz are bag and pad work weights. If you want one pair for everything, buy 16oz — they work across the full training spectrum.
| Weight | Bodyweight guide | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| 6oz | Kids under 8 years | Kids bag/pad work |
| 8oz | Kids 8-13 years | Kids pad and light bag work |
| 10oz | Under 60kg (132lb) | Bag and pad work, competition |
| 12oz | 60-70kg (132-155lb) | Bag, pad and light sparring |
| 14oz | 70-80kg (155-177lb) | Pad work and controlled sparring |
| 16oz | Over 80kg (177lb+) | Sparring standard, all-round training |
How to measure
- Activity: Match weight to use — heavier oz = more padding = more protection in sparring.
- Hand wraps: 8 Weapons gloves are cut to fit comfortably over 4m hand wraps. If you wear unusually bulky wraps, allow one weight up for fit.
- Gym policy: Always check your gym's minimum sparring glove weight before buying.
Browse the full 8 Weapons collection. We offer 30-day returns on unworn gloves with tags intact.
8 Weapons Shift Matt Boxing Gloves Black
Premium leather construction meets matte black styling in the 8 Weapons Shift Matt Boxing Gloves Black — a clean all-black training glove engineered for fighters who want a refined matte finish on top of serious construction. Triple-layer foam padding for knuckle protection, secure hook-and-loop wrist closure, and reinforced double-stitched seams across pad work, bag rounds and partner drills.
The Shift Matt gloves carry the same compact, clinch-friendly geometry as the rest of the Shift line, with a wide hook-and-loop wrist closure that locks down the joint cuff and a moisture-resistant inner lining that keeps the gloves comfortable through sweaty sessions. The understated matte-black finish pairs cleanly with virtually any rash guard or Muay Thai shorts.
Main features:
- Premium real leather with reinforced double-stitched seams
- Triple-layer foam padding for serious impact protection
- Hook-and-loop wrist closure for stable wrist support
- Moisture-resistant inner lining keeps gloves comfortable
- Sewn-on thumb positioned to reduce sprain risk on heavy shots
- Available in four sizes from 10oz to 16oz to suit pad work through sparring
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Manufactured by: 8 Weapons
Product Type: Boxing Gloves
Gender: Unisex
Material: Leather
Origin: China
£4.99 FREE - Spend over £75 (*Mainland UK only) - Delivered within 3 working days - Estimated delivery date provided at checkout - Tracking number available once shipped
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£23.99 - Delivered within 4 working days - Estimated delivery date provided at checkout - Tracking number available once shipped - Destinations include Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands and Channel Islands.
from £20 - For orders over 100cm in length or 30kg in weight. - Oversized items are not eligible for free delivery - Total cost calculated at checkout. Please check dimensions and weight are suitable before completing your order to save any unexpected returns costs.
Easy Returns available on all UK mainland orders via our returns centre - Please complete the returns form in full and send your order back to us via your selected method. - Returns will be processed within 7-14 days of receipt - If your order is oversized please contact us to arrange an alternative returns method. For more information view our returns policy.
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