Weight training gloves - Harbinger Classic- new

dragon1952

I've got a brand new pair of Harbinger Classic training gloves that are too small for me. They are size Large but are still way too tight.The sizing chart says to measure the circumference around the hand right below the knuckles (no thumb) and these were supposed to fit up to 81/2". Mine measured around 81/4" and like I said, way too tight. I could barely get them off. I've read reviews on these also that say they fit tight. I'm sure they would stretch but I got claustrophobia with them on and am not even going to try, so I went to an XL. So anyway, if you've got a smaller hand (like 7-8" maybe? or skinny fingers) these will probably work. Nice gloves otherwise. These have the built-in wrist straps and very light padding in the palm. They cost me around $22.50 shipped via Amazon. Comes in opened package.
Here's a link with a good picture.
http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=212340560&sellerid=34248325

$17.50 shipped

dragon1952

These can also double as audio tweaks to improve sound reproduction just place on top of speaker, CDP, amp...whatever and listen to the immediate sonic improvements!

Systems

I think at one time they were on Stereophile's "Recommended Components List".
I could be wrong though.

Tungx2

These were used in covering your own ears when the wife just found out you just got bite by the upgrade bug. Hence the padding was necessary in the palm area. Highly recommended to ignore the WAF. ^^

erniejade

You must have some big hands..... that just opened it up for a ton more jokes.

On the serious side, the palm of them, is it a Jell or anything funky? Does it help with the grip also?

The ones i have are starting to rip. My hands are on the smaller side and when I am lift dumbbells , over 95 lbs the grip widens so i just need something to help protect the hands and grip better without being too puffy in the palm. Believe me it sucks trying to use 120 lb dumbbells on the incline or 95 overhead bumbbells when you cant even close your hand around them to get them to the bench!!

cnh

120 lb dumbbells? Not doing any steroids are we? lol That's a very awkward and heavy weight. If you're using those I'd "hate" to hear what you bench! :eek:

Of course, I'm now in those years where late night commercials claim you could have lost as much as 50 percent of your testosterone! :eek::evil::exclaim:

cnh

decal

Aren't they supposed to be tight fitting?

erniejade

cnh wrote: »

120 lb dumbbells? Not doing any steroids are we? lol That's a very awkward and heavy weight. If you're using those I'd "hate" to hear what you bench! :eek:

Of course, I'm now in those years where late night commercials claim you could have lost as much as 50 percent of your testosterone! :eek::evil::exclaim:

cnh

LOL too funny actually no roids Im 43 and have been doing it for a while if i only got my diet on track.. but i like food wayyy too much LOL. so Im just bulk not cut like a body builder more like a english bulldog Im 195 lbs 5"8 and before the rotator cuff surgery was doing 375 but since the rotator cuff, i cant do more than 315 X 4 times. I keep trying though.

dragon1952

decal wrote: »

Aren't they supposed to be tight fitting?

Well there's tight and then there's cut off the circulation tight. They are supposed to be more like snug.

dragon1952

erniejade wrote: »

You must have some big hands..... that just opened it up for a ton more jokes.

On the serious side, the palm of them, is it a Jell or anything funky? Does it help with the grip also?

The ones i have are starting to rip. My hands are on the smaller side and when I am lift dumbbells , over 95 lbs the grip widens so i just need something to help protect the hands and grip better without being too puffy in the palm. Believe me it sucks trying to use 120 lb dumbbells on the incline or 95 overhead bumbbells when you cant even close your hand around them to get them to the bench!!

No they don't have the thick pads or gel in the palm. It's basically a very lightly padded leather patch. Hardly any padding at all.