MMA gloves are not designed in the same way and some types may lack some of their most common features. Here are things to look out for when making a purchase for MMA gloves:

Grip Bar
If you have worn MMA gloves, you know that lightweight bar made of dense foam that’s often found between the palm and fingers. It is known as a grip bar and its purpose is to make it as natural as possible making a fist. It also prevents the leather from forming an uncomfortable bunch in the hand.

Attached Thumb
To make it easy for you to wear MMA gloves, the connection between the fingers and the thumb is a small piece of leather. That’s what is known as an attached thumb. It was not uncommon for early boxers to suffer from eye gouges or thumb injuries by accident.

With time, manufacturers of MMA gloves discovered that it is the way the thumb was attached that was to blame. That’s why most MMA gloves now feature attached thumbs. These not only hold thumbs in place but also prevent the resultant injuries.

Punched Holes
The best gloves feature punched holes in the leather inside fingers, thumbs, or the palm. The purpose of these holes is to allow air to flow through them and to cool your hands. It is also due to these holes that the gloves are able to dry easily without compromising the leather surface’s natural shape.

Breathable Mesh
Some gloves are made to feature a breathable mesh on the palm. Such gloves are known to be more breathable since they allow more air to flow through. They are, therefore, more comfortable than those without the mesh. The only issue is that the mesh may slightly compromise the gloves’ natural shape.

Elasticated
Some MMA gloves are designed with a wider space into which you will slide your hands. The gloves may not, therefore, look natural when worn and that is why they include an elasticated strip. Its work is basically helping the glove maintain its natural shape by holding it together.

Tucked Thumb
All MMA gloves have knuckle padding. However, some gloves have a slightly overhanging padding that appears slightly tucked in because of sticking out on top of the thumb. The purpose of this is to protect shield the thumb from accidental hits by moving the impact to the knuckles.

Padded Palms
If you are in a sport that involves kicks, gloves with padded palms can help you shield yourself. Boxing gloves sometimes have this feature to give you the extra comfort you need to parry and block. Whether you are into boxing or not, padded palms give your hands extra protection on the overall.

Now you know what to look for when buying MMA gloves. Make sure you get pieces of the highest quality.