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November 1, 2024
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Soviet Style Boxers: Hit N Move’s Precision-Designed Gloves

Soviet Style Boxers: Hit N Move's Precision-Designed Gloves
Photo Courtesy: Hit N Move

If you’re a boxer who isn’t just about mindless brawling and rushing in with no thought, only to come out battered and brain-damaged. Instead, you’re someone who loves the sweet science and the artistic aspect of boxing—the strategy, the precision, and the beauty of movement. It’s no surprise that you’re always looking to add a little more finesse to your punches and a little more fluidity to your movement.

Trying to find the secret drills used by Dmitry Bivol or the latest sports science discovery that will take your footwork from feeling sluggish to gliding effortlessly with the grace of a champion. The only problem is that this secret hack doesn’t exist. In fact, Ozhan Akcakaya (CEO of Hit N Move), who is experienced in the orthopedics industry, suggests that the incredible speed and balance you see on TV come not from one secret hack but the combination of dozens of 1% improvements.

With this in mind, he set out to contribute to that 1% improvement by designing the Hit N Move All Day Balance training glove, aimed at helping boxers achieve maximum control and stability in tight spaces within milliseconds.

The idea is simple: while this glove is not designed to instantly give you Bivol-level speed, the features offer the potential for a slight edge if two people with the same genetics trained the same way, with one wearing this glove. This could mean they’d have an advantage over their opponent, even with equal effort.

But what parts of these gloves are designed to enhance speed?

Soviet Style Boxers: Hit N Move's Precision-Designed Gloves
Photo Courtesy: Hit N Move

DR-T

The DR-T (Dart) padding technology is a patented design found exclusively in Hit N Move gloves. Named for its aerodynamic efficiency, this padding was developed by measuring the density of the bones in the human hand and distributing the padding weight to minimize air resistance while aligning with the natural mechanics of a punch, with the goal of allowing each punch to fly like a dart.

Beyond its aerodynamics, the padding is crafted with optimized features for comfort, protection, and multi-functional training, with each layer serving a specific and crucial purpose.

  • Layer 1: Comfort ID Memory Foam
    Intended for comfort, this innermost layer is designed to be tight but plush, allowing the custom ID memory foam to mold around your clenched fist after only 30 rounds on the bag.
  • Layer 2: DR-T Compressor
    Engineered with protection in mind, this firmer section covers only the knuckle area of the gloves. Thanks to the special material used, this layer redirects the force of impact from your punch, bouncing it back into your target rather than letting it be absorbed by your joints and arm.
  • Layer 3: Resilient & Lightweight Sheet Foam
    This lightweight foam layer adds durability, acting as a cohesive layer to reinforce the glove’s structure and helping to potentially extend its lifespan.
  • Layer 4: 2 In-1 Optimized External Density Layer
    Finally, the outer layer of foam is designed for high durability, aiming to withstand bag work without deteriorating or flattening the glove. This feature allows it to remain safe for sparring, even after countless rounds on the bag.

Where Can I Buy These Gloves

These gloves are available on several platforms, depending on your location. While any country can purchase them directly from Hit N Move’s website, keep in mind that all orders will be shipped from Virginia, USA. If you’re outside the United States and eager to get your hands on them sooner, here are some regional stores that stock these gloves:

  • UK: Sugar Ray Fight Store, Second Out Fight Store, and Mad Dogs Boxing
  • Australia: MMA Apparel
Soviet Style Boxers: Hit N Move's Precision-Designed Gloves
Photo Courtesy: Hit N Move

The Founder

The Founder/CEO of Hit N Move and inventor of the Air Armor Precision headgear is Ozhan Akcakaya. With the help of his wife Alaina Akcakaya, the two of them are slowly expanding in the boxing gear industry with an emphasis on constantly innovating and improving boxing gear.

Together, they have developed and refined their products with unique designs, such as:

  • Double-sided turtle mitts intended to protect coaches’ joints and allow them to catch punches in more natural hand positions.
  • Air Armor Precision Headgear, crafted to offer protection comparable to traditional Japanese models despite being a fraction of the weight and thickness.
  • 24oz conditioning gloves designed to avoid disrupting punching form, unlike traditional hand weights, which may strain ligaments in the rotator cuff, all while being the same size as 16oz gloves.
  • Genuine Horse Hair boxing gloves incorporating technology for enhanced protection without compromising the classic style.

With many more innovations on the way (some of which have been hinted at on Ozhan’s personal Instagram page @ozhanakcakaya), Hit N Move continues to establish its place in the boxing gear market with each new product. The only question left is…
What game-changing innovation is next?

 

Published By: Aize Perez

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