What is the advantage of the T3 Lace Up over the standard T3 Velcro?

The lace-up closure provides a fully customizable, competition-tight fit that adapts precisely to the shape of your wrist and hand — more secure than any velcro system. Most sanctioned amateur and professional boxing competitions require lace-up gloves. The laces also distribute the closure tension evenly across the full wrist circumference rather than a single velcro strip, which many advanced practitioners find more comfortable for long sparring sessions. The trade-off is that you need a training partner or coach to help lace them up before rounds. For solo training, the T3 Velcro is more practical; for competition and serious sparring, the lace-up is the standard.

Which weight should I choose for sparring vs competition?

For gym sparring, 14 oz or 16 oz is the standard recommendation for most adult practitioners regardless of weight class — the additional padding protects both you and your sparring partner. For competition, weight requirements are set by the sanctioning body and vary by weight class: most amateur organizations specify 10oz for lighter weight classes and up to 16oz for heavier divisions. The 10 oz–12 oz range suits pad work, bag sessions, and competition use; 14 oz–16 oz is appropriate for all sparring contexts.

How do I lace up boxing gloves by myself?

Lacing boxing gloves solo is difficult — it typically requires a training partner or coach. Most practitioners use a double bow-tie knot or a standard cross-lacing pattern for even tension across the wrist. Some fighters use a modified technique involving wrapping the loose lace ends around the wrist for a degree of self-sealing. The most practical approach for solo training is to lace them loosely enough to put on and take off independently for bag and pad work, reserving the fully-tightened competition lacing for supervised sparring sessions.

Are the T3 Lace Up gloves approved for amateur boxing competitions?

The T3 Lace Up Boxing Gloves are built to competition construction standards with Vylar engineered leather and proper padding geometry. For official amateur competition use, verify approval with your specific sanctioning body — USA Boxing, World Boxing Association, and international amateur boxing organizations may have specific approved glove lists or certification requirements. The lace-up construction and available weight options align with most amateur competition specifications.

Hayabusa T3 Lace Up Boxing Gloves – Competition & Training Gloves | 8–16 oz

Hayabusa

Hayabusa T3 Lace Up Boxing Gloves – Competition & Training Gloves | 8–16 oz

$169.00 USD $219.95 USD

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Engineered for performance and longevity — the Hayabusa T3 Lace Up Boxing Gloves deliver the protection, fit, and feel serious boxers demand for competition and advanced sparring.

The T3 Lace Up Boxing Gloves bring Hayabusa’s award-winning T3 construction to a lace-up closure — the same Dual-X wrist support system, multi-layered foam, and splinted wrist alignment as the T3 Velcro, with a lace closure that delivers a fully customized competition-tight fit around the wrist and hand.

Key Features

Multi-layer foam construction for superior shock absorption
Anatomical fist alignment for proper punch mechanics
Lace-up closure for fully customizable competition fit
Hayabusa T3 triple-splint wrist support system
Premium Vylar® engineered leather construction
Antimicrobial inner liner fights odour

Best For

Competition boxing, serious sparring, and advanced training.

Available in Black in 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, and 16 oz.

About Hayabusa

Hayabusa Fightwear has been engineering combat-sport gear since 2005, trusted by world champions across boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and BJJ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advantage of the T3 Lace Up over the standard T3 Velcro?: The lace-up closure provides a fully customizable, competition-tight fit that adapts precisely to the shape of your wrist and hand — more secure than any velcro system. Most sanctioned amateur and professional boxing competitions require lace-up gloves. The laces also distribute the closure tension evenly across the full wrist circumference rather than a single velcro strip, which many advanced practitioners find more comfortable for long sparring sessions. The trade-off is that you need a training partner or coach to help lace them up before rounds. For solo training, the T3 Velcro is more practical; for competition and serious sparring, the lace-up is the standard.
Which weight should I choose for sparring vs competition?: For gym sparring, 14 oz or 16 oz is the standard recommendation for most adult practitioners regardless of weight class — the additional padding protects both you and your sparring partner. For competition, weight requirements are set by the sanctioning body and vary by weight class: most amateur organizations specify 10oz for lighter weight classes and up to 16oz for heavier divisions. The 10 oz–12 oz range suits pad work, bag sessions, and competition use; 14 oz–16 oz is appropriate for all sparring contexts.
How do I lace up boxing gloves by myself?: Lacing boxing gloves solo is difficult — it typically requires a training partner or coach. Most practitioners use a double bow-tie knot or a standard cross-lacing pattern for even tension across the wrist. Some fighters use a modified technique involving wrapping the loose lace ends around the wrist for a degree of self-sealing. The most practical approach for solo training is to lace them loosely enough to put on and take off independently for bag and pad work, reserving the fully-tightened competition lacing for supervised sparring sessions.
Are the T3 Lace Up gloves approved for amateur boxing competitions?: The T3 Lace Up Boxing Gloves are built to competition construction standards with Vylar engineered leather and proper padding geometry. For official amateur competition use, verify approval with your specific sanctioning body — USA Boxing, World Boxing Association, and international amateur boxing organizations may have specific approved glove lists or certification requirements. The lace-up construction and available weight options align with most amateur competition specifications.