Hayabusa T3 MMA 4oz Gloves
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Specifications
Our verdict
A fight-style 4oz MMA glove with Hayabusa's Dual-X two-strap closure. It is a lightly padded, open-palm glove for experienced trainees' technique work. It is not a sparring glove, and it is not the glove used in amateur bouts.
Hayabusa describes the T3 MMA 4oz as best for MMA training and competition, built with the padding needed for striking and the flexibility of an open-palm glove. It lists its Dual-X hook-and-loop closure (two interlocking straps), a no-shift Y-Volar palm design, multi-layered foam hand protection and a "Vylar Engineered Leather" outer. On this glove's page, Hayabusa does not say whether Vylar is synthetic. It also sells a separate T3 LX 4oz version in full-grain leather.
"Competition" here is Hayabusa's own usage label, not an approval by any promotion or federation. Amateur bouts use heavier gloves. IMMAF's amateur rules allow only gloves the event supplies, with 6-8oz of padding, and athletes may not bring their own (IMMAF rules 2021, section 15). UWW's amateur rules require approved gloves of at least 7oz (Article 1.3). UK retailer Budo Online's buying guide says 4oz competition-style gloves are not suitable for sparring.
Hayabusa's own copy also says the closure removes the need for hand wraps. That is Hayabusa's claim, not advice from this site.
Experienced trainees who want a lightly padded, fight-style MMA glove for technique work. It has the same Dual-X fit as Hayabusa's T3 7oz Hybrid.
You are buying for an amateur bout: the event supplies heavier gloves under IMMAF's rules, and UWW's rules require approved gloves of at least 7oz. You spar regularly: a dedicated sparring glove, such as the Venum Challenger 3.0, suits that better. You are a beginner buying a first all-round glove (see the RDX F6 KARA or the Hayabusa T3 7oz Hybrid). You want a confirmed genuine-leather outer.
Pros
- A light 4oz fight-style design that trades padding for dexterity in technique work
- Hayabusa's Dual-X two-strap closure and no-shift Y-Volar palm
- Sold directly by Hayabusa's UK store
Cons
- Minimal fight-style padding - not suited to sparring
- Hayabusa does not say on this glove's page whether its Vylar outer is synthetic
- A premium price for a fight-style glove
- Hayabusa doesn't describe the thumb design
Why we rated it this way
Protection (2): A 4oz fight-style glove whose design trades padding for dexterity, so it carries less padding than a hybrid or sparring glove. This reflects the padding, not the quality.
Comfort (4): the Dual-X two-strap closure and no-shift palm are specific, confirmed fit features - the same fit system as the T3 7oz Hybrid.
Materials & Construction (3): Hayabusa states a Vylar Engineered Leather outer and a two-strap hook-and-loop closure: the normal build for an MMA glove. Its product page doesn't say whether the Vylar is synthetic.
Value (3): A premium price for a Vylar Engineered Leather fight glove with multi-layered foam and a two-strap closure, which is what MMA gloves at this price normally offer.
Sources
- Manufacturer — Hayabusa's own UK product page - 4oz in the product name, "Best for: MMA training & competition", Dual-X hook-and-loop closure, Y-Volar no-shift palm, multi-layered foam, "Vylar Engineered Leather", sizes S-XL in two colourways, and the GBP purchase route.
- Manufacturer — Hayabusa's US product page for the same model - the same "Best for" statement and feature list.
- Manufacturer — Hayabusa's UK page for the separate T3 LX 4oz, described as full-grain leather - the leather alternative to this glove.
- Other source — UK specialist retailer listing of the same model - corroborating evidence only; Hayabusa's own UK store is the purchase route.
- Other source — UK specialist retailer's MMA glove buying guide: 4oz competition-style gloves are not for regular sparring; 6-7oz hybrids suit bag work, pads and light sparring; 7-8oz gloves are its recommended choice for regular contact training.
- Technical documentation — IMMAF's amateur MMA rules (January 2021 edition), section 15, Gloves: only gloves supplied by the commission/host regulatory authority may be used; padding of no less than 6oz and no more than 8oz; amateur gloves visibly different from professional ones; athletes may not supply their own gloves. Read 2026-10-25.
- Technical documentation — UWW International Amateur MMA Rules (May 2026), Article 1.3, Gloves: identical, approved amateur MMA gloves of at least 7oz, with at least 2cm of knuckle padding. Read 2026-10-25.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-13 · Last verified 2026-10-13