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Fairtex BGV19 Deluxe Tight Fit
Updated: April 2026
Editor Score 8.00/10
Training Velcro Intermediate
$120.00
Prices vary by retailer and size.
Sizes
8oz10oz12oz14oz16oz
Material Genuine cowhide leather
Origin Thailand · Made in Thailand
Closure Velcro
Color
Performance Metrics
Wrist Support
7/10
Knuckle Protection
8/10
Padding
Tri-layer foam with enlarged pillow-shaped knuckle zone; grip bar
Durability
8/10
Value
8/10
Scores are based on structured evaluation across 5 performance metrics. Learn more
Bottom Line
The BGV1 with better knuckle padding and a grip bar at the same $90 price. 4.96/5 stars. Best for smaller hands — too tight for large hands or thick wraps.
Strong price-to-performance for its tier.
Where to Buy
Intended Use
Who This Glove Is For
The Fairtex BGV19 Deluxe Tight Fit is the BGV1's higher-cushion sibling — built on the same genuine cowhide leather platform but with a meaningfully enlarged knuckle zone, a grip bar (absent on the classic BGV1), and a tighter hand compartment that locks the fist for precise striking. The 4.96/5 rating across 23 reviews makes it the highest-rated glove in the Fairtex standard leather lineup. The 'Deluxe' designation reflects the knuckle padding upgrade: the pillow-shaped foam at the knuckle zone is noticeably thicker than the BGV1, making it a better choice for fighters who want more cushion on the bag while maintaining the BGV's compact profile and punch feedback. At $90 — identical to the BGV1 — this is a no-cost upgrade in knuckle protection. The main constraint is sizing: the tight hand compartment that makes it outstanding for small hands makes it genuinely uncomfortable for larger ones, and thick hand wraps leave little room inside.
Who It's Not For
- Large hands
- Thick hand wrap users
- Heavy sparring (compact profile)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4.96/5 stars across 23 reviews — the highest satisfaction rating in the Fairtex standard leather lineup
- Noticeably more knuckle foam than the BGV1 — 'lush pillow-like padding' at the same $90 price
- Grip bar included (absent from the classic BGV1) for better natural fist formation
- Tighter hand compartment keeps the fist locked and focused for efficient force transfer
- Excellent for smaller hands, teens, and women — the most recommended Fairtex for compact hands
- Tri-layer genuine leather padding maintains shape and durability across years of bag use
- Back-of-hand padding provides additional wrist support vs. BGV1 architecture
Cons
- Leather wrinkles quickly on the knuckle area out of the box — cosmetic but consistently noted
- Too tight for large hands — this is a genuine limitation, not just a preference
- Not suitable for fighters using thick hand wraps (tight compartment leaves little extra room)
- Only 3 color options — far less variety than BGV1 or BGV14
- Not a heavy sparring glove — same compact profile limitations as BGV1 in high-contact use
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