Everlast EverGel Hand Wraps Review

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By Jami Sliger

The Everlast EverGel Hand Wraps are not your traditional boxing hand wraps. In fact, these are not really hand wraps at all, but gloves. This means you won't have to take the time to wrap them correctly or adjust them during training. You will be able to simply slide them on and off. Hand wraps can be very hot and lead to a sweaty and uncomfortable environment for your hands. This option is quite breathable and made to help keep you cool. They are slim fitting which will make them perfect for under your boxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, or other mixed martial arts gloves. This style of wrap is better at absorbing and dispersing shock due to the fact that they have gel in them. When your fingers, hands, and wrists are taking less impact you will feel better than ever. You can say goodbye to the pain that strike training on a heavy bag, speed bag, with your coach, or a partner can cause. When you are feeling better you will be able to train longer and harder. This, in turn, will be seen throughout your entire performance. This item offers a long strap for around the wrist. It is how you will secure the under glove mitts. In addition, it will provide you support and promote proper alignment. Overall, customers are pretty happy with this option by Everlast.

Editor's Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy On Easy Off
Quite Breathable
Cooling Technology Used
Slim Design
Gel = Excellent Shock Absorption
Excellent Wrist Support
4 Month Warranty
Limited Care Required
Sweat-Wicking Material

Cons

Large Price Variation
Durability Issues

Brand

The Everlast brand has been around for more than one hundred years. Offering active people the clothing, gear, and equipment they need to succeed has been this brands mission from day one. Today, they offer a variety of items geared towards boxers, wrestlers, mixed martial artists, sports enthusiasts, and many more. They understand that keeping things affordable yet durable is the main priority for many shoppers. It is an aspect of their items that keep customers coming back. So, whether you are looking for punching bags, speed bags, boxing gloves, boxing shoes, clothing, protective gear, or other accessories you know you will be able to find an option with Everlast. Across the globe, this brand has been trusted because of the stellar customer service they provide, as well as, the top quality items. When you don't know where else to look, you can trust that this brand will have what you need. Overall, many rely on this brand for all of their training and competition needs. Once you switch to them we feel you will understand why and continue to come back for more of their goods.

Material

The majority of this glove styled wrap is made of neoprene. Neoprene is exceptional at wicking moisture away from the skin and it is also quite durable. These wraps also contain gel. This will help to protect your knuckles and absorb impact. This can improve your overall recovery time after a grueling routine. There are mesh panels built into these gloves to ensure excellent breathability. There is a long elastic wrist strap. It is able to be secured by a piece of velcro. It will wrap around your wrist plenty of times to ensure you get proper support and alignment. There's also a piece of elastic on the non-palm side of the glove. This helps to ensure you get an excellent fit that stays in place. The materials used in this product are thin and flexible. They offer a good level of structure, support, and stability without being bulky. This will allow you to easily wear them underneath your boxing or mixed martial arts gloves.

Versatility

Most traditional boxing hand wraps are not very versatile. These ones actually are, however. Due to the fact they offer a decent amount of padding at the knuckles some people like to wear them without gloves over top. In fact, some people at a traditional style of wrap underneath these gel gloves and use them for training. It is important to note that you may not receive enough hand protection when doing so and it could lead to injury. You'll be able to wear these under any style of mixed martial arts gloves or boxing gloves. They are great for bag training whether you are using a heavy bag or a speed bag. When working on a speed bag it is likely that you could wear just fees without worry of pain or injury. Overall customers are impressed with how many different uses they have found throughout their training routines to use this item by Everlast.

Breathability

Hand wraps are not known for being exceptionally breathable. This is due to the fact that they are typically long pieces of material that you wrap around your hands, fingers, and wrists several times. The glove-like design of these ones, breathe better than many other options. Everlast has built mesh panels into each one to ensure that you get a decent level of airflow. On top of this, the neoprene construction helps to Wick moisture away from your skin. These gloves are made to help keep you cool and comfortable while you are wearing them. This facet is appreciated by consumers considering you will be wearing boxing or MMA gloves over top of them and it can lead to a very uncomfortable environment. Overall, people are more than pleased with the level of airflow and breathability that this option has to offer, especially, when compared to others in the same class.

Care

You will have a couple of options in the way you decide to care for these wraps. Consumers have mentioned that you can throw them into the washer. You will want to wash them on the gentle cycle or put them into a delicates bag to ensure they don't take any damage. You will not want to put this item in the dryer as it could ruin the gel construction. It is also very hard on neoprene if it goes through the dryer. Another option to care for these would be the use of a deodorizing spray, stick, or powder. These types of cleaners help to remove excess moisture and keep bacteria at bay. Overall, caring for this option is relatively easy. You will want to allow them plenty of time to dry in between uses which may make it advantageous to buy more than one pair. Consumers have noted that it is easy to hand wash these as well. So, however, you prefer to keep your fitness gear clean will be a viable option with this product.

Fit

Consumers are more than pleased with a fit that this glove has to offer. It has some adjustability which will allow you to loosen or tighten it as you need. It is important to note that this type of product is meant to fit quite snuggly. That is due to the fact that you will be wearing them underneath another pair of gloves. If they are too bulky they will not fit nicely. There have been no complaints about this happening. It is important that you pay attention to the size that you order or you may be left with a pair that is much too large. Honestly, a bit snug is better than too big. There have also been many reports of consumer satisfaction and how these raps fit and feel underneath your MMA or boxing gloves. A common problem in this type of hand wrap is located in the fingers. Often times they are structured exceptionally tight and can cut off circulation which will lead to some major discomfort. That does not appear to be the case with these. Overall, customers are very happy with a fit of this option by Everlast.

Advantages

One of the biggest advantages to using this style of wrap is the easy on and off nature that they have. Using traditional hand wraps can take a lot of time and lead to frustration over the need to rewrap them. Simply being able to slide these on and off is a major benefit and will save a lot of time and frustration. They are also quite versatile as compared to other hand wraps. Some people will be able to use these for light sparring or speed bags practice without having to wear your heavy gloves. You will also be getting a fantastic fit. They offer plenty of support through the wrist to ensure that you don't sustain any unneeded or unnecessary injuries. You will get a great level of shock absorption at the knuckles. This, in turn, also adds to how amazing you feel after arduous striking routines. Overall, using an item like this can help you feel better which will also allow you to train harder and longer than before. You will surely notice the difference in your performance of your chosen activity.

Disadvantages

There is really only one major disadvantage that is being talked about with this item consumers are consistently complaining of durability issue is. It is being seen the most at fingers. The webbing between each finger hole has a tendency to rip and tear. This could leave large holes and make wearing these wraps exceptionally uncomfortable. There is also been notes of durability issues where the velcro is stitched on. Due to the fact that it is exceptionally strong velcro when you are removing them, you may remove the entire piece. This happens because the seams are not strong enough to hold them in place. Overall, there are not a whole lot of complaints and while we are seeing this durability issue crop up it is not a problem for every person that has bought this item. We do believe that you should take it into consideration if you are going to be using them on a frequent basis. It may be advantageous to order a couple of pairs to ensure you get excellent longevity of use out of each one.

Value

Customers have vented a bit over the value of this item. Depending on what color and size you order there can be a pretty drastic variation in the price. When we are purchasing the same item from the same brand most expect that the cost will be the same across the board. If you are looking at extended sizes than a higher cost to make sense but these come in standard sizes so it's not really understandable. With that being said, these are a good value. They are not outrageously expensive and most people will be able to work it into their budget exceptionally easily. Keeping yourself protected while you participate in fight sports is imperative in your success. Investing in a product like this will help to do exactly that which will keep you in the game longer. We believe that this product is a very good value and given the chance we believe that you will feel the same.

Bottom Line

Everlast is a brand that prides itself on giving consumers exactly what they need to do their very best in their chosen sport. This option is much more versatile than other hand wraps you may have tried in the past. For the most part, they offer good durability which means you'll be able to use them for the foreseeable future. The care schedule for them is much easier to handle than those that require things like hand-washing. People are very happy with the price tag as it works into their budgets with ease. If you'd like to purchase a couple of pairs so you always have a backup you should be able to do this with no problem. The fit that you get from each pair is also fantastic. You won't have to worry about them loosening up during intense sparring sessions. They offer a secure closure and snug fit that will easily slide underneath your favorite gloves. Overall, while there are a few complaints about this item, the reviews are positive and customers are satisfied with their purchase.