Rival Boxing Gear was founded with one goal: to make the very best boxing gear in the world. From day one, Rival has focused on the high-end segment of the (semi-)professional boxing market—not on volume, but on quality.
The motto “By Boxing People For The Boxing World” is not a marketing slogan. Rival is led by people who box and train themselves, and who understand what gear needs to do at the highest level.
The bag gloves line—the RB series—is proof of that: each model was specifically developed for bag training, with its own character and target audience.
From the minimalist RB5 to the professional RB100 and the exclusive RFX-Guerrero.
What makes Rival bag gloves unique?
Rival bag gloves are not simply boxing gloves with less padding. They are designed from the ground up for one purpose: maximum power and speed on the punching bag, without sacrificing your hands and wrists.
Where sparring gloves are built to protect your opponent, bag gloves are built to protect you - during hard, repeated punches on a heavy bag.
For this purpose, Rival developed a more compact, denser foam padding that absorbs impact without losing energy.
Combined with Rival's signature wrist support systems - from the Intelli-Shock system in the RB10 and RB50 to the sleek construction of the RB5 - each glove delivers exactly what punching bag training demands. Compact size, maximum impact, optimal protection.
RB5 — Old-School & minimalist
The RB5 is Rival's most minimalist bag glove—and for many boxers, that's exactly why it's their favorite. No unnecessary features, no extra layers. Just a sleek, compact glove that protects your fist and lets you feel your punch the way it should.
The RB5 is the choice of boxers who want to feel what they're doing on the bag—direct feedback, maximum control. The ideal bag glove for those who prefer pure, no-nonsense training.
The Rival RB50 is Rival's most popular bag glove in the mid-range segment. Built on the Intelli-Shock foam system — a multi-layered padding that absorbs impact while simultaneously transferring the energy of your punch.
The RB50 offers an excellent balance between protection, comfort, and feel on the bag. Suitable for both beginners and advanced boxers who train on the bag daily.
The RB10 is Rival's high-end punching glove for the serious boxer. The Intelli-Shock foam system has been further developed to provide maximum shock absorption during the most demanding punching bag training sessions.
The RB10 combines professional protection with a premium fit — a glove that keeps up with the intensity of your training, session after session. For boxers who accept no compromises when it comes to quality and protection.
Features:
Intelli-Shock multi-layer foam system
Wrist Lock 2 — double-angled hook-and-loop closure for maximum wrist support
The Rival RB11 Evolution is Rival's most advanced punching bag glove—a development that combines the best features of the RB line in one versatile model.
Excellent shock absorption, a comfortable fit, and a secure wrist closure make the RB11 suitable for intensive punching bag training at any level.
Available in a wide range of colors—from classic black to striking metallic variants.
The RB100 is Rival's professional punching bag glove for those who demand the very best. Built on the same principles as Rival's top models in the sparring line—premium materials, precise construction, maximum protection during the most demanding punching bag training sessions. The RB100 Professional is the choice of (semi-)professional boxers who regularly train hard on the bag and rely on gear that won't let them down.
Available in striking two-tone metallic color combinations.
Features:
Ergonomic True-Fist Construction — the glove follows the anatomy of a clenched fist
Angled Lace Track System — angled lace closure for optimal wrist support
Premium microfiber PU construction
Compact size for punching bags and pads
View all RS100 Professional Series gloves, accessories, and boxing gear
RFX-Guerrero — the ultimate top-of-the-range model
The RFX-Guerrero is Rival's ultimate punching bag glove — the absolute top model in the entire RB line. Not for everyone, but for those who want the best and want to show it.
Available in three exclusive versions, each with a unique finish: the Cyber Edition, Snake, and Croco. Built for the toughest training sessions, with Rival's most advanced construction and premium materials.
Features:
15° Angled Lace Track System — angled lacing for optimal wrist support
Multi-layered foam padding for maximum shock absorption
Exclusive premium finish (Cyber, Snake, Croco)
Compact size for punching bags and pads
Also check out the complete RFX-Guerrero Series, including matching boxing gloves, headgear, and groin protection.
Rival bag gloves consistently receive high ratings from our customers—from recreational boxers to professionals.
What is praised most: the compact fit that immediately feels like an extension of your fist, the durability during intensive daily use on the punching bag, and the wide selection of models for every level and budget.
Whether you choose the minimalist RB5, the versatile RB11 Evolution, or the professional RB100—every Rival bag glove delivers what the brand promises: no compromises on quality, no shortcuts in construction.
Rival bag gloves, available directly from stock
Rival bag gloves are shipped from our own stock within 1 business day! We are the martial arts specialists and know everything about boxing gloves, kickboxing gloves, shin guards, handwraps, bag gloves, and other training equipment!
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Intelli-Shock D3O™ is the world's best shock-absorbing padding. ter wereld.
Rival Boxing Gear was the first, and is currently the only, company in the boxing or MMA world to use it.
How effective is Intelli-Shock? You get the same protection with approximately one-quarter inch (6 mm) or one-eighth inch (3 mm) of Intelli-Shock padding as with approximately one inch (25 mm) of other padding. This is because it uses Intelligent Shock Absorption™, a patented shock-absorbing material developed with Intelligent Molecules.
At low speeds, the molecules in D3O™ flow freely, making it soft and flexible, while at high speeds, the molecules come together to form an excellent shock absorber. D3O™ provides significantly more protection than conventional foams, making it the perfect solution for improving the internal protection of equipment and accessories.
The Rival RB10 Intelli-Shock bag gloves, which use this technology, become firmer on contact and not only reduce the amount of energy transferred to the body by 40%*. This means a drastic reduction in impact stress, while the glove is also approximately 38% lighter than regular gel-technology bag gloves available on the market.
D3O® is an innovative material with extreme shock absorption! Unlike other cushioning materials, D3O® retains its durable performance throughout the lifespan of, for example, boxing gloves. It is also used in protective clothing for defense and extreme sports, such as ice hockey.
Rival Boxing Gear was founded in Canada in the early 2000s and has since experienced steady growth in the world of martial arts, with an emphasis on classic boxing. The company was founded by Russ Anber, a prominent name in the boxing world.
Anber, a respected boxing trainer and coach, had an in-depth understanding of what fighters needed to improve their skills and excel in the ring. With this background and expertise, he aimed to produce high-quality equipment that would meet fighters’ needs.
Rival developed the double-angle V-strap to improve their products even further.
The Wrist Lock 2 is attached via a loop on both the thumb side and the other side of the glove, ensuring that both sides of a glove, from the thumb to the cuff, are pressed evenly when fastening the strap. This is similar to tape applied over the cuff of a professional competition glove.
This system in a hook-and-loop glove comes as close as possible to the comfort and stability of a fully lace-up boxing glove.
Bag gloves, which are used for training on a punching bag or pads, are usually much lighter than sparring gloves.
They are usually between 6 oz and 12 oz (170 to 340 grams).
Unlike regular boxing gloves, bag gloves are usually offered in standard sizes such as S, M, L, and XL rather than ounces, because they are designed to fit the boxer’s hand properly.
For comparison, sparring gloves are usually between 12 oz and 18 oz (340 and 520 grams), with much more padding for protection during training with a partner.
What is the difference between bag gloves and boxing gloves?
Bag gloves and Boxing gloves are both used during (kick)boxing training, but they serve different purposes and have different features.
Bag gloves are specifically designed for punching bag and pad training. They have less padding and often less wrist support. This provides more feedback and allows for faster combinations.
Boxing gloves, on the other hand, are used for sparring and potentially competitions, with an emphasis on protection and safety through thicker padding and greater wrist support.
Bag glove features:
Purpose: specifically designed for punching bags and pad training, to promote speed and precision.
Padding: less padding compared with Boxing gloves, providing more feedback on impact. The materials have a much higher density to withstand repeated impact.
Wrist support: less wrist support, to promote proper punching technique. However, this is not always the case; many Rival bag gloves have excellent wrist support (Wrist-Lock 2).
Fit: a smaller, tighter fit for better wrist stabilization.
Weight: lighter, for faster punches and combinations. Usually 8 oz or 10 oz.
Design: usually features an unattached thumb and sometimes no hook-and-loop closure or laces for quick putting on and removal.
Most of our customers actually don’t want to purchase more than 1 pair of boxing gloves, although that is usually the best choice. choice If you regularly train on a punching bag (or with hand pads), it is definitely wiser to purchase separate bag gloves for this purpose. As a result, both pairs will also last much longer.
Benefits of bag gloves on the punching bag:
Bag gloves have a flatter striking surface and flatter padding, which transfers less impact to the wrists when using proper technique.
Bag gloves are smaller and lighter. This allows you to punch much faster and more precisely.
Your sparring boxing gloves will last much longer because the padding is not being beaten against the punching bag.
Bag gloves usually last much longer when used on a punching bag.
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Bag gloves Rival Intelli-Shock RB50 black €109,00 /In stockFight2Win ChoiceDesigned in CanadaIntelli-Shock D3O™
Bag gloves Rival RFX-Guerrero Cyber Edition €239,00 /In stockLimited EditionDesigned in CanadaIntelli-Shock D3O™
Bag gloves Rival RB10 Intelli-Shock Black-Gold €239,00 /In stockDesigned in CanadaIntelli-Shock D3O™
Bag gloves Rival RFX-Guerrero Snake
Bag gloves Rival RFX-Guerrero Croco
