The Definitive Thai Pad Purchasing Guide | West Los Angeles Muay Thai
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Real quick, Let me just
Real quick, Let me just start by saying: Stay away from TWINS USA/twinsfightgear.com
They have a long history of scamming people and are NOT affiliated with TWINS SPECIAL/TWINS FIGHT GEAR.
I LOVE twins gear, and I order my equipment from either amazon or muaythaifactory.com
STAY AWAY FROM TWINS USA.com
Now, without further adieu, Allow me to begin at the beginning…
How do we choose a good pair of pads?
I have a very simple criteria.
As with any initial investment one has to consider cost.
A good pair of Thai pads doesn’t have to break the bank, but a good pair of Thai pads aren’t cheap either.
Don’t let that last sentence scare you. If you care for, and maintain your equipment properly, your investment should last you quite a long time.
Entiendes?
So, cost aside, what are things to consider?
1. Material/Build
2. Brand
3. Dimensions
1. Material/Build
Generally speaking, pure cowhide or genuine leather is the best and will last you the longest. You can keep the leather from cracking by moisturizing it with vaseline and as long as you are wiping it down after use and letting it air dry, the equipment should be free from odor.
If you are ethically opposed to using animal based products, there are few Thai pads made with synthetic material that offer the same durability and sustainability as leather based products.
Please check with the manufacturer before purchasing products if this is a consideration you’re taking.
Velcro Vs. Buckle Forearm Straps.
I personally use velcro based straps, for ease of equipping them, and likewise, there is less time spend futzing around with the thai pads in a class setting, less time wasted and more time spent learning and practicing.
If you are casually training or are a personal trainer, I think the buckles are fine.
Just be mindful of wasting people’s time having to fuck around with putting the buckles on.
2. Brand
There’s a reason why some of these brands have been around decades: They consistently put out high quality, affordable products.
No need to reinvent the wheel.
I always look for products that are made and developed in Thailand, the country of origin for the sport of Muay Thai.
Why? Logically speaking, they have been involved with the sport since it’s inception and have developed many of the products still use today so they have the most experience in this area.
I am a huge fan of Twins, but Fairtex is a good brand. So is Thaismai and Top King.
The aforementioned brands have always been consistently good. Their build, durability, and velcro quality.
Nothing is more annoying than paying a certain amount for a product and maybe a few months later the velcro stops sticking, or the seams of the pads bust open. :(
3. Dimensions
I’m a bit of a slight person. 5 7”, 145 lbs of suppleness.
I prefer small, lighter pads. There was a time that I exclusively used the medium ‘Twins Thai Pads’ but have out grown them and prefer the lightness of the small ‘Fairtex Thai Pads’.
That’s not without consideration of the length of the pads and the risk of injury from a missed kick.
I think the medium pads are great for beginners to use since they’re not bulky enough to be heavy and clumsy, nor are they small enough to risk injury from an overzealous training partner.
Pad sizes vary from brand, but generally fall into three categories:
Small (For advanced use)
Medium (Good overall)
Large (For heavyweight use)
The various sizes will also have different force absorption/resonance profiles.
For example, Thinner pads will absorb less impact and require a little more technique for use, if that makes any sense.
For a more in depth article check out our blog post here:
https://thaiboxinginstitute.net/2020/...
So that’s it! Let me know what you guys think. If there’s any brand you think I should try out. Let me know!
Thanks for reading and thanks for watching!
Pads to consider:
Fairtex Curved Muay Thai Pads
https://amzn.to/3kVLYxZ
or
Fairtex KPLC5 Muay Thai Kickboxing Lightweight Thai Pads
https://amzn.to/348Sag4
The Thai Boxing Institute is the only muay thai and boxing school in the westside part of los angeles.
▶ INSTAGRAM: Instagram: thethaiboxinginstitute
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▶ MERCH: http://TBIMERCH.COM
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▶ TBI GYM: https://thaiboxinginstitute.net
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▶ PATREON: Patreon: thaiboxinginstitute
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-596-5034
[email protected]
https://thaiboxinginstitute.net
http://www.westlosangelesmuaythai.com
Instagram: thethaiboxinginstitute
Facebook: TheThaiBoxingInstitute
Twitter: theTHAIBOXING
http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-boxing-i...
They have a long history of scamming people and are NOT affiliated with TWINS SPECIAL/TWINS FIGHT GEAR.
I LOVE twins gear, and I order my equipment from either amazon or muaythaifactory.com
STAY AWAY FROM TWINS USA.com
Now, without further adieu, Allow me to begin at the beginning…
How do we choose a good pair of pads?
I have a very simple criteria.
As with any initial investment one has to consider cost.
A good pair of Thai pads doesn’t have to break the bank, but a good pair of Thai pads aren’t cheap either.
Don’t let that last sentence scare you. If you care for, and maintain your equipment properly, your investment should last you quite a long time.
Entiendes?
So, cost aside, what are things to consider?
1. Material/Build
2. Brand
3. Dimensions
1. Material/Build
Generally speaking, pure cowhide or genuine leather is the best and will last you the longest. You can keep the leather from cracking by moisturizing it with vaseline and as long as you are wiping it down after use and letting it air dry, the equipment should be free from odor.
If you are ethically opposed to using animal based products, there are few Thai pads made with synthetic material that offer the same durability and sustainability as leather based products.
Please check with the manufacturer before purchasing products if this is a consideration you’re taking.
Velcro Vs. Buckle Forearm Straps.
I personally use velcro based straps, for ease of equipping them, and likewise, there is less time spend futzing around with the thai pads in a class setting, less time wasted and more time spent learning and practicing.
If you are casually training or are a personal trainer, I think the buckles are fine.
Just be mindful of wasting people’s time having to fuck around with putting the buckles on.
2. Brand
There’s a reason why some of these brands have been around decades: They consistently put out high quality, affordable products.
No need to reinvent the wheel.
I always look for products that are made and developed in Thailand, the country of origin for the sport of Muay Thai.
Why? Logically speaking, they have been involved with the sport since it’s inception and have developed many of the products still use today so they have the most experience in this area.
I am a huge fan of Twins, but Fairtex is a good brand. So is Thaismai and Top King.
The aforementioned brands have always been consistently good. Their build, durability, and velcro quality.
Nothing is more annoying than paying a certain amount for a product and maybe a few months later the velcro stops sticking, or the seams of the pads bust open. :(
3. Dimensions
I’m a bit of a slight person. 5 7”, 145 lbs of suppleness.
I prefer small, lighter pads. There was a time that I exclusively used the medium ‘Twins Thai Pads’ but have out grown them and prefer the lightness of the small ‘Fairtex Thai Pads’.
That’s not without consideration of the length of the pads and the risk of injury from a missed kick.
I think the medium pads are great for beginners to use since they’re not bulky enough to be heavy and clumsy, nor are they small enough to risk injury from an overzealous training partner.
Pad sizes vary from brand, but generally fall into three categories:
Small (For advanced use)
Medium (Good overall)
Large (For heavyweight use)
The various sizes will also have different force absorption/resonance profiles.
For example, Thinner pads will absorb less impact and require a little more technique for use, if that makes any sense.
For a more in depth article check out our blog post here:
https://thaiboxinginstitute.net/2020/...
So that’s it! Let me know what you guys think. If there’s any brand you think I should try out. Let me know!
Thanks for reading and thanks for watching!
Pads to consider:
Fairtex Curved Muay Thai Pads
https://amzn.to/3kVLYxZ
or
Fairtex KPLC5 Muay Thai Kickboxing Lightweight Thai Pads
https://amzn.to/348Sag4
The Thai Boxing Institute is the only muay thai and boxing school in the westside part of los angeles.
▶ INSTAGRAM: Instagram: thethaiboxinginstitute
--
▶ MERCH: http://TBIMERCH.COM
--
▶ TBI GYM: https://thaiboxinginstitute.net
--
▶ PATREON: Patreon: thaiboxinginstitute
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-596-5034
[email protected]
https://thaiboxinginstitute.net
http://www.westlosangelesmuaythai.com
Instagram: thethaiboxinginstitute
Facebook: TheThaiBoxingInstitute
Twitter: theTHAIBOXING
http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-boxing-i...
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