Kobo WTG-22 Lycra-Spandex Gym / Exercise_and_Fitness Gloves

Fabulous gloves

Ok, so I was in search for a good pair of gloves mainly for the blisters that I get due to weightlifting. I didn't really care for the super grip functionality and disliked the look of it since its well padded on the palm, but is completely open on the back of the hand part except for the loops where your fingers go in. That's what I disliked about these since I've only previously used "full" gloves, not "one sided" gloves like this one. That being said, I've used these for about a week so far and this is what I've noticed:1. These are fantastic for grip. It feels like they are stuck on with fevicol. I do bent over rows ~135lb and it doesn't slip an inch! Pullups are so much easier since I don't have to keep adjusting my grip or wrist position due to sweat or slippage. I usually do D/L ~180lbs, without gloves, but I's really sure that even 225lbs would be easy with the gloves on.2. No blisters AT ALL! The ONLY reason I use gloves is because of the damn blisters I get from pullups, deadlifts and barbell rows. These gloves are so thick, you will never have problems with blisters. It's just WOW!3.The 2 negatives about this are:a) I feel that stitching on the loops on the fingers will break off soon, especially if you tightly grip the bar / dumbbell. Reason being that your fingers start stretching against the fabric loops, pulling it. I just hope I'm wrong about this though.b) Rather big when used for gripping smaller stuff. What I mean is that if I wear the glove the way I'd normally do with the wrist strap velcroed against the wrist, then it feels a bit loose i.e. it isn't firmly against the palm. While this allows your palm to breathe and not cause the build up of sweat and is great for the D/L and heavy Lat pulldown, when you do smaller exercises like DB bicep curls, triceps extension, triceps pushdown, you can feel the glove shift slightly in your palm. This disturbs your concentration and I prefer to remove out the glove for some of these exercises. Also I wouldn't recommend using this for bar bench press. Since it's a pushing exercise you don't need much grip on the bar. Like I mentioned, the wrist strap sits a little higher than the wrist joint and so offers no protection for an overflexed wrist on the bench press. Not sure whether this issue of the size of the glove is because I ordered a L size and should have ordered a M size? I don't think so though.

Not a good product

The product gives good grip, looks good as well. I'm slightly worried about the stitching around the fingers, but let's see. I got a medium size but, L would have been worked too. Helps in every exercise except deadlift, I would still recommend to use chalk. Grip is really good, just binds the weight to your hand. You'll have some issue(nothing to be worried about) grabbing bars(during pullups and all) cause of an extra layer between your hands and bar, it'll force you to grip stronger. The strap around the wrist will be drenched in sweat, sun-dry it. It'll be good to go.

The grip is excellent and it gives you the confidence when you go for heavyweights. Also it supports your wrist so it is really helpful for me as before using this I use to have pain in one of my wrist.

Not the ideal gloves for Crossfit. The rubber padding started shredding off on first day while doing kipping pull ups. Also the padding is too thick for pull ups..It is good though for weightlifting with barbells..

After two months use its really awesome product. Look like excellent. Amazing fit for gym lover's

Review after 1 month of usage.Like:1. Grip on the glove is solid, never slips even when hands are wet.2. As knuckle area is open, its not stuffy and easily breathable3. The rubber on the palm is sturdy and saves you from callus on the hands.4. There is a tiny velcro around the wrist, which helps the gloves stay, even when the larger wrist support is released5. The gloves dont get too sweaty due to its open top and also dries up quickly6. Doesnt retain odor, and smells fresh even after a few hours of in gym.Dislike: Inadequate wrist support. Need to use additional wrist band for heavier sets.1. The wrist support is not too wide and velcro doesnt hold the wrist tight enough, therefore not offering adequate support to wrist during heavy reps. Suitable only for lighter weight reps, not recommended for heavy push presses.2. Wish velcro on the wrist was thicker and held the wrist with a solid grip, to ensure wrist stays stable during push movements.3. Velcro may become loose after a few months of usage.Overall satisfied with the gloves and has considerably improved my performance during compound movements.