If you're taller or heavier, you may punch harder than someone smaller, meaning you'll need a higher oz glove to absorb the more powerful impact. Although this is the general rule of thumb, it's not always the case. Many small fighters use heavier gloves and vice versa.

Choosing smaller gloves (lower oz) than recommended can make it easier to throw quicker punches, hone your technique, and help deliver more feedback from your strikes.

Choosing heavier gloves (higher oz) than recommended helps build your training endurance, overall power and offers even more protection to you and your partner while sparring.