I have absolutely no boxing experience but i decide to start hit a old century wavemaster that ive have since i do karate as a kid . this glove seem reasonably price so i order the 14 oz . and they do a good job protect my hand while hit the bag and after get use to put on and adjust they they become pretty comfortable . overall im satisfy with the purchase and ill probably end up buy a pair of the pink woman 's version for my girlfriend too