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$300 – $500 FightGearLab / Gloves / Yokkao Matrix
Yokkao Matrix
Updated: April 2026
Editor Score 8.00/10
Premium Sparring Velcro Intermediate
$155 – $189
Prices vary by retailer and size.
Sizes
8oz10oz12oz14oz16oz18oz
Material 100% genuine cowhide leather
Origin Thailand · Made in Thailand
Closure Velcro
Color
Performance Metrics
Wrist Support
8/10
Knuckle Protection
8/10
Padding
Long-lasting shock-absorbing multi-layer foam
Durability
9/10
Value
8/10
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Bottom Line
Yokkao's sweet spot - genuine cowhide, 5 colours, proven sparring construction, convenient velcro closure.
Strong price-to-performance for its tier.
Where to Buy
Intended Use
Who This Glove Is For
The Matrix is the sweet spot of the Yokkao lineup - the model where microfiber gives way to 100% genuine cowhide leather. Thai handcrafted with embroidered logos on the cuffs, attached thumb, double-stitched seams, and long-lasting shock-absorbing foam, it's a legitimate sparring glove that holds its own against similarly priced competition from Twins and Cleto Reyes. Available in five colourways - Black, Red, Blue, White, and the eye-catching Orange Ibis - across the full 8–18oz range. The hook-and-loop closure makes this the convenient everyday training and sparring option.
Who It's Not For
- Budget buyers
- Those wanting lace-up (see Matrix Lace-Up)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 100% genuine cowhide leather - the point where Yokkao steps up from microfiber
- Embroidered YOKKAO logo on cuffs, attached thumb, double-stitched seams
- 5 colour options: Black, Red, Blue, White, Orange Ibis
- Shock-absorbing multi-layer foam proven in hard sparring
- Full 8–18oz range
Cons
- Some colourways have very limited stock
- $155–$189 is a notable step up from the microfiber tier
- Velcro only - see Matrix Lace-Up for lace closure
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