If you're starting out with boxing or kickboxing, you can't do without a pair of boxing gloves. Whether you're doing a punching bag session at the gym, hitting pads with a partner or training at a (kick-)boxing school; choosing the right boxing gloves is very important.
One of the first brands that comes to mind for most beginners is Venum. The French giant has seen strong growth in recent years and has entered into many special partnerships. For example, Venum has an exclusive collaboration with the UFC, in which they supply all the athletes' equipment.
So it's no exaggeration to say that Venum is currently by far the best-known brand in the martial arts world.
Are you looking for new boxing gloves and considering buying a pair 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 the 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's in. For only €49.95 you'll get a set. 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 already mentioned, you get a solid pair of gloves for relatively little money. Ideal for finding out whether martial arts is something for you.
- Firm padding: The Contender 2.0 has quite firm padding. This means you won't get any problems with your knuckles when hitting.
- Long wrist closure: The wrist closure of these gloves is slightly longer than on average boxing gloves, which protects your wrists well.
Would you like to buy a set of Venum Contender 2.0 boxing gloves?
Here you'll find all the colours of the Contender 2.0.
Venum Challenger 3.0
The Challenger 3.0 can be considered the big brother of the Contender 2.0. For only €10 more than the Contender you get better-quality gloves. This is also a good glove for the beginner who's still trying things out.
Advantages of the Challenger 3.0
- Broad build: The Challenger is a slightly wider glove and ideal for catching kicks.
- Firm padding: The Challenger 3.0 also has firm padding, even slightly firmer than the Contender 2.0. So you can hit confidently with these gloves.
- Affordable: These gloves are just as affordable as the previous ones. So ideal if you're not yet sure whether martial arts is really something for you.
Would you like to buy a set of Venum Challenger 3.0 boxing gloves?
Here you'll find all the colours of the Challenger 3.0.
Venum Elite
The Venum Elite can be considered 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 much better in terms of quality, but also much better finished. So you can use your boxing gloves for longer.
Advantages of the Venum Elite
- Handmade in Thailand: Thailand is known for its high-quality gloves. Each Elite glove is handcrafted by an expert and the materials are carefully selected.
- Firm padding: Like the other boxing gloves, the Elite line is equipped with extremely good padding to protect your hands optimally.
- Comfortable: Everything has been considered in the Elite line. The fit is much more pleasant and the gloves are more comfortable compared to the Contender and Challenger.
Would you like to buy a set of Venum Elite boxing gloves?
Here you'll find all the colours of the Venum Elite.
So which gloves are the best choice?
Which Venum boxing gloves are the best choice depends on several factors.
If you're still in doubt about whether martial arts is something for you or if you only train 1 to 2 times a week, we recommend the Contender 2.0 or the Challenger 3.0. The gloves are comparable in terms of price and quality, so you can choose what you like best.
Do you train 2 to 3 times a week and are you sure that you'll be doing martial arts long-term? Then invest in a better-quality pair of gloves and go for the Venum Elite line.
If you have any further questions or would like to speak to an adviser, you can reach us on +31 85 06 06 340.