My only nitpick about this particular Everlast model (#4456B the cotton/spandex wraps are model #445-PH don''t know why Amazon uses the same reviews for both) is that, becuz they''re made of a nylon/polyester blend, the hook and loop strap will, as noted by another reviewer, stick to the wrap and pulling it loose will cause slight damage to the wraps. One can get around this problem by folding the hook and loop strap in half (H & L side in) and securing it with an elastic while rolling it up (if this sounds like too much trouble, just buy wraps made from 100% cotton instead).
Which brings me to another point, also noted by another reviewer: after using/washing the wraps, roll them up starting with the hook and loop strap and ending with the thumb loop (one will then have to secure the wrap roll with another elastic), as doing so will make it easier to apply the wraps the next time one uses them.
As for the diff sizes, well, IF one wraps one''s hands properly (incl wrapping around the thumb once, folding three to seven layers of wrap over the 1st set of knuckles, passing the wraps thru the three "webbings" between the four fingers, wrapping the wrist, etc):
108" (long) x 2" (wide) wraps are for children around 8 yrs old (assuming that the wraps are as thin as this Everlast model)
120" x 2" wraps will fit women who wear an XS or S size glove
150" x 2" wraps will suit women with S to, perhaps, L size hands or men who wear an XS size glove (the only company that I know of that sells this size is Rival Boxing, which has products for sale on Amazon Canada and whose handwraps are of higher quality than these Everlast ones, in part, becuz the RB ones are made of cotton)
180" x 2" wraps will fit men with S to M (and maybe large) size hands and women with L or XL size hands
men with large to Sonny Liston-size fists will need 180" wraps that are extra wide and extra thick (like 2 3/4" wide Cleto Reyes models), which require one to fold the wrap over the knuckles and wrap around the hands/wrists less times to get the same amount of protection as thinner, narrower, longer handwraps
Other facts/tips:
if one wants to play it safe and get several more inches out of wraps &/or if one wants a more contoured fit, order "Mexican style" wraps, which are of a cotton/spandex blend (maybe 5% of the stretchy stuff)
if one aligns one''s fists properly with their forearms and keeps one''s fists clenched relatively tightly when throwing a punch, one shouldn''t have to wrap their wrists very much for greater stability (if using proper technique, one''s wrists should never "buckle" when landing a punch) and, consequently, will have more wrap available to apply to the knuckles if desired
if one has good quality gloves and is working the heavy bag at home, one can do so without having to fold the extra layers of wrap over the knuckles (unlike the human head, heavybags aren''t very hard and one will more likely injure their wrists than their knuckles) * consequently, if one only boxes in one''s home gym, one can get away with wearing one size smaller wraps than recommended above (becuz one will be putting less wrap on the knuckles) *
(btw, if one doesn''t weigh very much or has relatively weak wrists, buy/use a lighter heavy bag 60 lbs or less that HASN''T been packed rock hard with "stuffing")
if one has good quality gloves and is working the double end bag at home, one can do so without handwraps altogether (if, however, one is at a boxing club, the trainers will prob insist on all members wearing properly applied handwraps all the time for liability-related reasons)
if one is working the speed bag at home, simply wearing dollar store cloth work gloves sans handwraps will suffice and may only be required to prevent one''s hands from getting "scuffed" on the bag''s raised seams (KIM that one strikes the speed bag with the SIDE of the hand, so knuckle protection isn''t required)
Enjoy
Incidentally, don''t know why these wraps are so expensive here; they''re sold for less on Amazon Cda and we Canucks almost always pay more for US products.After hearing about the quality of Everlast''s products declining, I was very careful about buying something from them. But it turned out great after all. I received the package two days after ordering and was not disappointed. The wraps are long enough to fit around my hands and then some. They are very comfortable and can definately absorb a good impact.
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these are good hand wraps. there very long so you can get plenty of support when hitting your heavy bag. they provide plenty of protection to your knuckles so you don''t cut them up. the bad thing about these are that the materiel there made of sticks to the Velcro straps and makes it a job just to re roll. i have a pair of hand wraps from everlast that are only 108 inches and they don''t stick to the Velcro. they should of made these out of the same material. they still offer great support and are all in all great hand wraps and are highly recommended.Read Best Reviews of Everlast Professional Hand Wraps Here
I bought these because they are long enough to wrap my hands the way you are supposed too. After some research I found some are not long enough.Quality is fine, at least the set I got are. I tried using just heavy bag gloves to train with, but I kept cutting my knuckles on my right hand with the fingerless gloves I bought. Grabbed these after reading a bunch, and watching some YouTube videos on proper wrapping.
So far so good, no more cut hands, and all is well. I roll them up backwards so when I''m ready to wrap my hands again I can just roll it around my hand/fingers vs. having it strung out on the floor, and untwisting it as I go. When I get to the end, the Velcro tabs are in the correct position every time so there is no guess work if I''m wrapping my hands with the wrong side up.Should have read that these hand wraps were 180 inches in length but, at the same time, it worked to my advantage because it offers enough padding even without the use of regulation pads. For those who are avid pursuers of the martial arts, i suggest that you read into the length to find out what is good for you. I do muai thai, boxing, and even karate and these wraps work like a charm!


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