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Fairtex BGV9 Heavy Hitter
Updated: April 2026
Editor Score 8.50/10
Training Velcro Intermediate
$149.00
Prices vary by retailer and size.
Sizes
10oz12oz14oz16oz18oz
Material Genuine leather
Origin Thailand · Made in Thailand
Closure Velcro
Color
Performance Metrics
Wrist Support
8/10
Knuckle Protection
9/10
Padding
Double-layer high-density latex foam (Mexican style)
Durability
9/10
Value
8/10
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Bottom Line
Fairtex's dedicated bag weapon — double-layer dense latex, excellent wrist support, 60+ round sessions. Not for sparring, not for beginners. A power trainer's best friend.
Strong price-to-performance for its tier.
Where to Buy
Intended Use
Who This Glove Is For
The Fairtex BGV9 Heavy Hitter is a dedicated bag and pad glove built around the Mexican style philosophy: dense, weight-forward padding that concentrates force at the knuckle for maximum feedback and satisfying impact on the heavy bag. The double-layer high-density latex foam is noticeably denser than the BGV1's standard 3-layer foam — the difference is immediately apparent in hand — and the extended velcro cuff provides wrist support that meaningfully surpasses the BGV1's short strap. Fairtex explicitly states this glove is not for sparring. The dense latex would be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous for training partners. It is designed for fighters who do serious volume on the heavy bag and want a tool purpose-built for that task: genuinely protective knuckle coverage, a grip bar, a finger bar, and a cuff that locks the wrist. Sherdog forum users consistently praise the 'fantastic leather and superb padding.' The 7-color range gives good aesthetic flexibility for a specialist glove.
Who It's Not For
- Sparring (too dense — will hurt your partner)
- Beginners (stiff break-in, dense feel)
- Technical combination work
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Double-layer high-density latex foam — exceptional knuckle protection for heavy bag sessions
- Genuine leather outer with water-repellent nylon lining — structured for intense, extended use
- Weighted padding system distributes force evenly for comfortable 60+ round bag sessions
- Grip bar and finger bar included — more complete protection setup than standard BGV1
- Extended velcro cuff provides noticeably stronger wrist support than the BGV1
- 7 colorways including black/yellow and blue/yellow — wide aesthetic range for a bag glove
- Available up to 18 oz — works for heavier fighters wanting maximum bag weight
Cons
- Fairtex explicitly advises against sparring use — dense latex is too firm for partners
- No 8 oz option — limits use as a competition or speed training glove
- Stiffer break-in than other BGV models due to high-density latex
- Dense construction can feel uncomfortable for technical/combination-focused work
- $22 more than the BGV1 for a glove that covers fewer scenarios
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