RDX Aura Plus T-17 Shooter Grappling Gloves – Open Palm MMA Hybrid | Black/Gold, Red/Black, Blue/Black | S–XL

Switch between bag work, pad work, groundwork, or sparring with ease using RDX's Aura Plus T-17 Shooter Grappling Gloves. Made using Kalix Skin–Maya Hide™ leather combined with IMF technology moulded foam and an EVA-Lution™ sheet for optimal protection. Nova Tech's Flat Arc Radial Panel consolidates shock impact throughout the glove to disperse force equally throughout its architecture, while the open-palm shooter design leaves your grip completely free for clinch work and submissions — more time in the gym, more time to improve your skill.

• Kalix Skin–Maya Hide™ Leather — Durable. Pliable. Handcrafted. Engineered with industrial-grade stitching for long service life over its shock-absorbent centre.
• IMF Moulded Foam & EVA-Lution™ Sheet — Moulded foam padding layered with an EVA-Lution™ sheet protects the knuckles against shock impact.
• Nova Tech — The Flat Arc Radial Panel dulls down the intensity of any strike before it reaches your anatomy, reducing chances of bone injury.
• EVA-Lution™ Thumb Padding — Dedicated padding across the thumb absorbs impact and helps guard against thumb injuries during grips and strikes.
• Dazzle Fabric Inner Lining — REACH-compliant lining enhances breathability and keeps the hand comfortable through long sessions.
• Quick-EZ Hook and Loop — Narrow extended hook-and-loop closure provides easy adjustment and wrist support for safer punching and efficient force transfer.
• Open-Palm Shooter Design — Fully exposed palm in sizes S to XL for unimpeded grip during grappling, clinch control and submission setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between shooter grappling gloves and standard grappling gloves?

Shooter grappling gloves have an open-palm design that fully exposes the palm for superior grip and grappling dexterity — ideal for collar ties, clinch control, and submission setups. Standard open-finger grappling gloves have a palm panel that provides slightly more structure. The shooter design gives maximum hand freedom for wrestlers and grapplers who need unimpeded palm contact during takedowns and mat work.

Can these be used for bag work as well as grappling?

Yes — the IMF moulded foam, EVA-Lution™ sheet and Nova Tech Flat Arc Radial Panel provide enough protection for bag work and pad work at moderate intensity. This makes the shooter gloves a versatile choice for circuits that combine bag rounds with grappling drills. For dedicated heavy bag sessions at full power, 12–16 oz boxing gloves provide superior hand and wrist protection.

What size should I choose?

Available in S, M, L, and XL. Measure around the widest part of your palm, excluding the thumb, and choose the size that matches your hand circumference. A snug fit is important for grappling gloves to prevent the glove shifting during clinch and submission work.

What is the Quick-EZ wrist closure?

Quick-EZ is RDX's hook-and-loop strap system that provides easy on-and-off while maintaining secure wrist support during training. The narrow extended strap wraps the wrist for added stability during striking, preventing hyperextension at the wrist joint during heavy bag or pad contact.