Venum Elite Boxing Gloves
- Mid-range
- Intermediate
- Bag work
- Sparring
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Specifications
Suitable for
- Boxing
- Kickboxing
For training and sparring in kickboxing's contact disciplines, not point fighting. Venum sells the Elite for bag work and light-to-moderate sparring, with triple-density foam, a reinforced palm and an attached thumb. Its hook-and-loop closure matches WAKO's closure rule: kickboxing gloves fasten at the wrist with self-adhesive strips (WAKO Rules 2022, Art. 2.3.1.4). But Venum does not describe it as a WAKO-approved or WAKO-labelled competition glove.
- Kung Fu (Sanda)
For Sanda training and sparring. Venum sells the Elite for bag work and light-to-moderate sparring, with triple-density foam and a reinforced palm. It comes in 8oz and 10oz, the two BCCMA Light Sanda glove weights: 8oz under 65kg and for women, 10oz for 65kg and over (Light Sanda rules 2024, Rule 11). Organisers may supply gloves, so check before you buy for a bout.
Our verdict
A step up from Venum's Challenger 3.0, with a reinforced palm and an attached thumb over triple-density foam. It suits intermediate boxers who want one glove for bag work and lighter sparring.
Venum describes triple-density foam, a reinforced palm, an attached thumb and breathable mesh panels, under a synthetic Skintex leather outer, and says the gloves are handcrafted in Thailand.
Venum markets them for 'all levels', for bag work and for light-to-moderate sparring. That sparring claim is Venum's own: we have not verified it independently.
Intermediate boxers who want one glove for bag work and lighter sparring sessions.
You want a glove for hard or heavy sparring: Venum markets this one for light-to-moderate sparring.
Pros
- A reinforced palm and attached thumb, a step up in build from the Challenger 3.0
- Venum markets it for bag work and light-to-moderate sparring
- Handcrafted in Thailand, per Venum
Cons
- 'Light-to-moderate sparring' is Venum's own marketing description, not an independently verified protection claim
- Synthetic Skintex leather, not genuine leather
Why we rated it this way
Protection (4): Venum describes triple-density foam with a reinforced palm: layered padding above the usual level for a training glove. Its sparring positioning is Venum's own description.
Comfort (4): attached thumb and breathable mesh panels are genuine, specific comfort/safety-relevant details.
Materials & Construction (3): Venum states a synthetic leather outer with a reinforced palm, and says the gloves are handcrafted in Thailand. The reinforced palm is a step up, but overall this is the normal build for training gloves.
Value (3): A mid-range price for a synthetic outer, triple-density foam and a build Venum says is handcrafted, which is what gloves at this price normally offer.
Sources
- Manufacturer — Venum's own product page.
- Authorised retailer — Exact title match, manufacturer/model confirmed; the listing was later checked manually.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-01 · Last verified 2026-10-01