Posted: 09 September 2008 at 21:08 | IP Logged

are best? Ideally I am looking for a pair that allow me to concentrate more on using the palm heel rather than the fist.

I would prefare ones that allow me to practice shredding/ripping so that would mean open fingered.

Is it pointless to get a pair that are heavily padded, in other word in order to create a more realistic element should I opt for a pair with minimum padding?

I would like to work without gloves but as it happens the club wont allow that.

Any advice is welcome. Thanks

Posted: 12 September 2008 at 20:55 | IP Logged

Hello,

Using minimum padding on a heavy bag is not a good idea. This will result in

Damaged wrist joints

Arthritis in the fingers

Damaged bones and joints.

When training with a bag - you should be working on your speed agility and effective target practice.  It is not to create a real life situation?.

A good 7-12lb gloves and very sufficeint. you can still use palm strike etc.