Headgears
Compare Venum and Rival boxing headgear by facial coverage, visibility and adjustment options. This category also includes a wrestling ear guard, which serves a different purpose. Choose contact training equipment with your coach; headgear alone does not guarantee protection against concussion.
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How to choose boxing headgear
Coverage, visibility, sizing and the difference between sparring headgear and ear guards.
What is the difference between boxing headgear and ear guards?
Boxing headgear has padding around the head and, depending on the model, around the cheeks or chin. Compare the actual coverage in the photos and your view when wearing it; the label “open-face” alone is not enough.
Venum Challenger Wrestling Ear Guard is designed for wrestling and mainly covers the ears. It does not replace boxing headgear for striking sparring, even though both appear in this category.
Does headgear protect against concussion?
Do not rely on headgear to protect against concussion. It can help reduce cuts in covered areas, but it does not remove the risks of blows to the head. Extra padding is no reason to spar harder.
See the Association of Ringside Physicians position statement (PDF) for more detail. Agree sparring intensity and rules with your coach and partner.
How do I choose a size, and what does one size mean?
Measure your head circumference as instructed for the specific model and compare it with that model’s chart. For example, Rival RHG10 comes in separate sizes, while Venum Challenger 2.0 uses one size with adjustable fastening.
One size does not guarantee a fit for every adult or child. If measurements are missing or you are between sizes, send the model and your head circumference to info@bjp-store.cz. Do not choose solely by body weight.
How do I check the fit before training?
Adjust all the features the model provides, including top laces or the rear strap. Turn your head, bend forward and try a few slips without contact. Headgear should not drop over your eyes, rotate or press painfully. If only excessive tightening fixes it, the fit is wrong.
Try it with your own mouthguard too. Open your mouth, check comfort around the jaw and make sure you can see ahead and to the sides. Ask your coach to check the fit before your first sparring session.
Do I need headgear for my first class, and can I compete in it?
Headgear is not usually worn for shadowboxing, bag work or pad work. If your first class includes partner contact, find out beforehand what equipment the club requires and whether a suitable model is available to borrow.
Training headgear is not automatically approved for competition. Check the required type, size, colour and any organiser approval for your event. The brand or model name alone does not establish approval.
How do I clean headgear, and when should I replace it?
After use, remove sweat with a clean towel, open the fastenings and let the headgear dry outside your bag, away from sunlight and heaters. Choose cleaners for the material and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not machine-wash or tumble-dry Rival RHG10. Check that disinfectants or oils are suitable for the equipment before using them.
Inspect the padding, seams and fastenings. Permanently compressed or displaced padding, tears or straps that no longer hold are reasons to stop using the headgear for contact training. Condition and fit matter, not just age.
For help choosing gloves, see our boxing gloves guide. Choose both gloves and headgear for the training you will actually do.