About StrikeGearHQ
We’re fighters and coaches who review combat sports gear. Every glove tested, every guard evaluated.
Who We Are
StrikeGearHQ was built by people who actually train. We’ve wrapped our hands thousands of times, broken in dozens of gloves, and cracked more than a few shin guards in hard sparring sessions. We know the difference between gear that looks good on a shelf and gear that holds up when you’re trading shots in the ring.
Our team includes active competitors and coaches across boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. We train at real gyms, spar real rounds, and test gear the way it’s meant to be used — not in a studio, but on the heavy bag, in the clinch, and on the mats.
Why We Started This
When we were starting out, finding honest gear reviews was a nightmare. Most “review” sites had never thrown a punch. They’d copy spec sheets from Amazon and call it a review. We wanted something better — real reviews from real fighters who actually put in the work.
That’s what StrikeGearHQ is. No fluff. No sponsored opinions disguised as reviews. Just honest assessments from people who care about combat sports and want to help you find the right gear for your training.
How We Test
Every product we review goes through actual training sessions:
- Boxing Gloves: Tested on heavy bags, mitts, and in sparring. We evaluate padding, wrist support, fit, and durability over weeks of use.
- Shin Guards: Taken through hard sparring rounds, checking for slippage, shock absorption, and comfort during Muay Thai clinch work.
- MMA Gear: Tested in grappling, striking, and mixed sessions. If it claims to do everything, we make sure it actually does.
Our Promise
We’ll always tell you the truth. If a $40 glove outperforms a $150 one for beginners, we’ll say so. If an expensive piece of gear is worth every penny, we’ll explain why. Our job isn’t to sell you the most expensive option — it’s to help you find the right gear for your training, at your level, within your budget.
Welcome to the team. Let’s find your gear.
Editorial Standards and Scoring Rubric
StrikeGearHQ focuses on boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and striking gear for fighters, coaches, and home-gym strikers. We prioritize practical buyer decisions over broad product roundups.
- Fit: checked against the article’s use case, buyer risk, and available source details.
- Protection: checked against the article’s use case, buyer risk, and available source details.
- Durability: checked against the article’s use case, buyer risk, and available source details.
- Training Use: checked against the article’s use case, buyer risk, and available source details.
- Value: checked against the article’s use case, buyer risk, and available source details.
How We Choose Products
Products and categories are selected from buyer-intent demand, visible retailer information, available manufacturer/spec details, adjacent category coverage, and whether the item solves a clear training or coverage problem.
How This Site Makes Money
Some links are affiliate links. If a reader buys through those links, this site may earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader. Affiliate potential does not decide whether a product category is included or how tradeoffs are described.
Correction and Update Policy
If a price, availability note, specification, or recommendation becomes outdated, we update the page and keep the article focused on the safest current buying decision. Material refreshes should show a current update date near the top of the page.
What We Do Not Do
We do not publish fake hands-on claims, hidden brand sponsorships, copied manufacturer language, fabricated product images, or brand hype, unsafe shortcuts, and generic fitness claims.