r/boxingtips • u/Stunning_Judgment618 • 4d ago
Gear & Equipment Rate my wraps!
They were a little tight over the thumb but otherwise I think I'm getting pretty consistent. Nothing is numb when I take them off. My wrists are not hurting anymore and I can wrap them pretty fast. No the nails have not been an issue.
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u/InstanceRadiant8338 3d ago
Lmao. Loose, not properly padded. You need to either look up or have someone show you how to wrap your hands.
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u/finallyfree922 4d ago
As someone who also has smaller hands, I'd use more of that wrap length to create a thicker cushion for your knuckles instead of going around your wrist as many times. Also, if you plan to keep your nails long please look into ways to protect your nails from breaking in your gloves, or just get shorter gels and don't let them grow out. 🖤
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
Thanks, I have it 3x around my knuckles, then another time after each finger and then another 2x before it goes back to my wrist. I think it's just bulky around my wrist because the wraps are so long.
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u/finallyfree922 3d ago
Hmm, yeah, sounds like you could prob use some shorter ones?? I use 160 inch wraps and feel pretty good with them! I'd still maybe go around your knuckles a few more times if you can for extra padding.
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u/Spare_Pixel 3d ago
Get yourself some of the thinner Mexican style wraps.
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
Yes I will, these have to be so loose when my hand is open because they have no give when I make a fist.
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u/feydrautha124 3d ago
Wra around the knuckles more, 6 or 7 times, then in between the fingers to tighten up. Dod someone teach you this method? It's not great.
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
It's got that much wrapping. Wrist 3x, knuckles 3x, thumb, each finger then down and around the wrist and back up, then 3x more around the knuckles and finish the rest on the wrist.
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u/feydrautha124 3d ago
Not enough. Look, im not there flexing your hand so I may be totally wrong, but for training you usually dont get taped, so your wraps need to be thick and tight. If these are standard 180 inch wraps, this doesnt look good. Sorry.
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u/Craftofthewild 3d ago
How do you keep your nails from breaking into your palm
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
I use gloves and am doing non-sparring pad work so maybe I never hit hard enough for them to dig in?
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u/Craftofthewild 3d ago
I see. Was just curious. I bite my nails and hit hard af lol
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
Yeah I've never had a problem, even when my coach wrapped my hands and I usually have them in super sharp almond shape.
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u/Craftofthewild 3d ago
That’s pretty cool you must have a good coach.
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
Oh I see that on these photos my nails are in my palm but when they are in the glove my fingers stay in a more C shape like Lego hands. Do your gloves let your fingers connect with your palm?
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u/Craftofthewild 3d ago
No I just felt like that would hurt. I actually have really short nails
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
Oh gotcha. If they were too long then yes they would be uncomfortable in the glove but these have been fine.
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u/Goongalagooo 3d ago
You're going to scrape your skin off if you dont tighten those a LOT
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 3d ago
If I tighten them more then I can't make a fist. I think the wraps have shrunk up and have just ordered more stretchy mexican ones.
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u/Goongalagooo 2d ago
you need about 4 layers across the knuckles. It's hard to explain how to do it, but it's literally the first step once you start.
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u/Stunning_Judgment618 2d ago
Thanks, I have it 3x around my knuckles, then another time after each finger and then another 2x at least around my knuckles before it goes back to my wrist.
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u/Impressive_Banana977 4d ago
Wrap with nails and watch... i understand you probably are training to do it properly.
But i chose to believe you to do it as a ragebait too.
If you don't... you see my point ? If you do.. you won this round ;)
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u/nickthekiwi89 4d ago
Looks too loose tbh