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Rival RB80 Impulse Bag boxing gloves
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Rival

RB80 Impulse Bag

Updated: March 2026

Editor Score 8.25/10
Bag Gloves Training Velcro Beginner

$109.95

Prices vary by retailer and size.

Sizes
12oz14oz16oz18oz
Material Synthetic leather
Origin Canada · Made in Pakistan or China
Closure Velcro
Color

Performance Metrics

Wrist Support
8/10
Knuckle Protection
8/10
Padding
Multi-layer foam padding
Durability
8/10
Value
9/10

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Bottom Line

An entry-level bag glove from Rival designed for heavy bag sessions, offering molded foam padding and the brand’s V-Strap Wrist Lock system for wrist support.

Strong price-to-performance for its tier.

Intended Use

Training Velcro Padding: Multi-layer foam padding

Who This Glove Is For

The Rival RB80 Impulse Bag Gloves are designed as an entry-level glove specifically for heavy bag training. According to the official Rival Boxing product page, the gloves feature a molded foam padding system intended to provide protection and comfort during bag work. The V-Strap Wrist Lock system is designed to help secure the wrist while allowing easy adjustments during training sessions.

Who It's Not For

  • Sparring sessions
  • Boxers looking for traditional ounce-weight training gloves

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Designed specifically for heavy bag training
  • V-Strap Wrist Lock system improves wrist stability
  • Comfortable molded foam padding
  • Accessible price for beginners

Cons

  • Not suitable for sparring
  • Less advanced padding technology compared to higher-end Rival bag gloves

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