If you're starting with boxing or kickboxing, you can't do without a set of boxing gloves. Whether you're training on a punching bag at the gym, working the pads with a partner or training at a boxing or kickboxing 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 in recent years and secured many special partnerships. For example, Venum has an exclusive partnership with the UFC, providing all the equipment for their athletes.
It's an understatement to say that Venum is by far the best-known brand in the martial arts 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 whether 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 can 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 whether 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. Ideal for finding out whether martial arts is for you.
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Firm padding: The Contender 2.0 has fairly hard padding. This ensures you won't have problems with your knuckles when punching.
- Long wrist closure: The wrist closure on these gloves is slightly longer than the average boxing glove, so your wrists are well protected.
Would you like to buy a set of Venum Contender 2.0 boxing gloves?
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Venum Challenger 3.0
You can see the Challenger 3.0 as the big brother of the Contender 2.0. For just €10 more than the Contender you have 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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Wide build: The Challenger is a slightly wider glove and ideal for catching kicks.
- Firm padding: The Challenger 3.0 also has firm padding, even a touch firmer than the Contender 2.0. So you can punch at full power with these gloves.
- Affordable: These gloves, like the previous ones, are fairly affordable. Ideal if you're not yet sure whether martial arts is really for you.
Would you like to buy a set of Venum Challenger 3.0 boxing gloves?
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Venum Elite
You can see the Venum Elite as Venum's flagship. Unlike the Contender and Challenger, these gloves are handmade in Thailand from high-quality synthetic leather. The Elite line is not only significantly better in quality, but is also much more beautifully 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. Every Elite glove is handmade by an expert and the materials are carefully selected.
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Firm padding: Just like the other boxing gloves, the Elite line is equipped with excellent padding to protect your hands optimally.
- Comfortable: Everything has been thought of with the Elite line. The fit is also much better and the gloves are more comfortable compared to the Contender and Challenger.
Would you like to buy a set of Venum Elite boxing gloves?
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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 martial arts is for you or if you only train once or twice a week, we recommend the Contender 2.0 or Challenger 3.0. The gloves are comparable in terms of price/quality, so you can choose what you like.
Do you train 2 to 3 times a week and are you sure you'll be practising martial arts for a long time? 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