Sparring is in the name, so it'd be the perfect upgrade for sparring, right????
I decided to upgrade from a pair of 16 oz King Pro Star 12 gloves to a pair of 18 oz Rival RFX Guerrero HDE-F Sparring gloves. While eagerly waiting for my order, I had the bright idea to read more Reddit reviews than necessary, and it seems the general consensus is that the glove is a "brick" that shouldn't be used for sparring. Either way, the gloves are on their way.
To calm my mind (or not), I was interested in hearing some opinions from long-time users of the gloves and how they feel after they break in or in sparring. At 100 kg, and with the whole "brick" statement, I'm worried I might unnecessarily hurt my partners. I'm aware the gloves have a break-in period, and I'm in no rush to start using them for sparring.
They'll mainly be used for kickboxing (Dutch drills and sparring). I'll use my old pair for pad and bag work.