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November 23, 2024
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American Style Boxers: The Perfect Glove’s Design

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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 Sugar Ray Leonard 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, claims that the incredible speed and balance you see on TV come not from 1 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, tailored for those who want to generate maximum control and stability in tight spaces within milliseconds.

The idea is simple: this glove won’t instantly give you Sugar Ray Leonard-level speed, but if two people with the same genetics trained the same way, the one wearing this glove would have a slight edge in balance and mobility. This means they’d have an advantage over their opponent, even with equal effort.

But what parts of these gloves are tailored to increase speed?

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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, allowing each punch to fly like a dart.

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

Layer 1: Comfort ID Memory Foam

Engineered 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

Designed for protection, 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

Added for durability, this resilient, lightweight sheet of thin foam acts as a cohesive layer, reinforcing the glove’s structure and extending its lifespan by years.

Layer 4: 2 In-1 Optimised External Density Layer

Finally, the outer layer of foam features optimized density, allowing it to withstand bag work without deteriorating or flattening the glove. This ensures it remains 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

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Photo Courtesy: Hit N Move / Ozhan Akcakaya

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 conquering the boxing gear industry with an obsession to constantly innovate and improve boxing gear.

Together they have developed and perfected their… 

  • Double-sided turtle mitts to protect coaches’ joints and allow them to catch punches in more natural hand positions.
  • Air Armor Precision Headgear with comparable protection to traditional Japanese models despite being a fraction of the weight and thickness.
  • 24oz conditioning gloves that unlike traditional hand weights won’t ruin your punching form or strain ligaments in your rotator cuff, all while being the same size as your 16oz gloves.
  • Genuine Horse Hair boxing gloves with revolutionary technology to give new-age protection to these old-school boxing gloves

With many more innovations on the way (Even some that have secretly been announced on Ozhan’s personal instagram page @ozhanakcakaya), Hit N Move is slowly conquering the boxing gear market one innovation at a time. The only question left is…

What game-changing innovation is next?

 

Published by: Khy Talara

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