Sanabul Battle Forged Thai Pads Review
The Sanabul Battle Forged Thai Pads are an affordable option that will work well for beginners. They are exceptionally lightweight which is an advantage for the trainer, fighter, or sparring partner that is holding them. You won’t have to worry about them slowing you down or causing enhanced muscle fatigue. In addition, you will be able to use them for long training sessions without tiring quickly.
These pads are smaller than other options that are available in this same category. So, when you are working with youth fighters they can seriously help to improve accuracy. Obviously, the more honed in your fighter’s strikes are the better their performance is going to be.
Sanabul is known for providing good quality options at affordable prices. This item does have some durability issues, which was surprising to us. However, it has been noted several times by consumers. You will also only have a limited amount of impact protection.
The padding is not exceptionally thick and does not absorb impact as well as other options. This means that this item is not going to be suitable for people advanced in skill. If you are working with beginners in combat sports like Muay Thai or Karate this will be a good match. It does provide a comfortable and secure fit.
- Won't Cause Muscle Fatigue
- Affordable
- Exceptionally Lightweight
- Helps Improve Accuracy
- Great For Beginners
- Excellent Fit
- Limited Impact Absorption
- Durability Issues
- Loses Padding From Heavy Blows
Brand
This brand understands that hard work and dedication is what makes you the best fighter you can be, not the equipment. However, they also know that you need to be supported as you work towards becoming your best. They strive to give you solid options that will be able to stand up to the tough nature of these types of activities.
People are very impressed with the options that are offered and continue to put their trust and money into this company. They also have a solid customer service team to ensure if you run into any problems they will be quickly and easily solved.
Materials
The inside padding thing is made from ultra-light foam. It offers a limited amount of impact absorption. It is soft enough that if your fighter is training without shin guards they should not end up with bruises. There are two hook and loop style velcro straps on the back that you will use to secure this item to your arm.
They are nice and wide and customers find them to be very comfortable. There is also a covered hand grip bar. It is riveted onto the pad itself so you won't have to worry about it ripping off during use. Overall, the materials used in this product are decent.
Protection
From the standpoint of the fighter, this product is going to keep you decently well protected. It is not exceptionally hard so if you are not wearing shin guards it is unlikely that you will sustain any bruises from it. It is firm but it is not super hard. As you can see, this item is going to work out fairly well for some people while it will not be suitable at all for others.
Obviously, this type of equipment needs to keep you protected so that you can continue through all of your daily training sessions.
Fit
This is especially true when you are working with higher leveled Fighters. There are two adjustable straps that will go across your forearm. This is a standard design for this type of product. They use nice wide straps so it should not cut into your skin or me, punk adjustability is excellent which means pretty much anyone will be able to strap this item on and find a great fit.
All of the reviews are consistently good in regards to this area. So, you can rest easy knowing that you can use this product for several training sessions in a row without worrying about them sliding around.
Comfort
In addition, the straps that go over your arms are nice and wide. It is important to note that they are not padded which some people may find to be less comfortable. However, the reduction in padding also makes these cooler to use.
They have also covered the grip bar with synthetic leather. This gives you an ice surface to hold onto and we'll keep your hand comfortable throughout your entire training session. Another reason these are so comfortable as the great level of adjustability that they offer. Regardless of how big or small your arm is you'll be able to find the secure fit that is required from this type of training equipment.
Size
The smaller size does work to the advantage of those that are trying to improve their accuracy when you are working with a smaller surface you are going to have to hone in your striking skills to make sure you are landing blows in the correct places.
You will notice improved accuracy and all of your sparring sessions and competitions after you've been training with these ads for a while. We like to give the thickness of each set of pads as well. Unfortunately, there is no information available on how thick these pads are.
Weight
If you are working with a multitude of fighters it becomes even more important as you're going to need to hang in there for long days. This item is not going to weigh you down and it is not going to increase the amount of muscle fatigue that you would experience. In addition, your recovery times are going to be better than they would be with heavier equipment. This means you'll be ready to get back to it more quickly than ever.
Advantages
This product is also great when working with beginners. It is going to help improve their accuracy and keep you both fairly well protected. In addition, you are going to find a great fit regardless of the size of your arms. You won't have to worry about this product moving around and making adjustments on the fly is very simple.
This product is also more comfortable to use than many others. A lot of that has to do with the fit. On top of all of this, you will find that this product is going to fit into just about any budget very easily. These are much more affordable than other options out there.
Disadvantages
They have stated that after frequent use the strap starts to rip off. The other factor that must be taken into consideration is the limited impact absorption that this product offers. It is going to handle low-level strikes just fine, however, heavy hitters are a different story.
If you are using this product with a very skilled athlete you are going to feel it and may leave yourself open to feeling sore and tired the next day. Overall, these are some pretty serious downfalls that need to be thought about before purchasing this product.
Value
You'll be able to work them into your budget fairly easily. If you are working with beginners or youth fighters these may be a great option. They won't be handing out devastating blows so the durability issue shouldn't be that big of a deal. There are a few disadvantages associated with this product and they are true disadvantages.
This could break the deal for many users. Overall, this item is going to fit into summer teens fairly well. However, for those that are serious about combat sports, there are better, more durable options out there that will fit your needs.
Bottom Line
You will get a decent level of protection if you are working with those that are not advanced in their skills. Most people are fairly happy with the performance they get out of these pads however, there are quite a few less than positive reviews due to the disadvantages listed above. So, if you decide to make this investment you may be truly happy or you may be honestly disappointed with them.