Superbar X

Updated: May 2026

Editor Score 8.00/10

Full Face w/ Bar Sparring Intermediate

$160.00

Prices vary by retailer and size.

Material Light artificial leather + Aluminum alloy bar

Closure Velcro

Origin United Kingdom · Made in Pakistan

Protection Ear: ✓ Nose: ✓

Color

Cheek Protection

8/10

Chin Protection

7/10

Top Protection

8/10

Visibility

9/10

Fit & Adjustability

8/10

Durability

7/10

Value

9/10

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Bottom Line

Engineered aluminum nose-bar protection at $185. Same Fly bar tech as the flagship, lighter artificial leather build. Best value nose-bar in the category.

Strong price-to-performance for its tier.

Where to Buy

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Intended Use

Sparring Velcro

Who This Is For

The Fly Superbar X is the accessible version of Fly's flagship Superbar — same patented aluminum alloy nose-bar design, lighter artificial leather construction, manufactured in Pakistan rather than handmade in Essex. The trade-off is clear: half the price, similar protection profile, less premium feel. The alloy bar engineering is what makes this glove special at this price point. Most $200 nose-bar feels heavy and obstructs vision — the Superbar X delivers genuinely lightweight construction with a surprisingly wide field of view thanks to Fly's bar engineering. For fighters who want nose-bar protection without paying Winning FG-2900 prices, this is the strongest value play in the category.

Who It's Not For

Premium leather purists
UK-made enthusiasts
Amateur competition use

Pros & Cons

Pros

Same engineered aluminum alloy bar as the flagship Superbar — at less than half the price
Light alloy frame with impact-absorbing foam
Unprecedented field of vision for a bar-style headgear
Excellent value at $185 — competes with Hayabusa T3 LX while offering nose-bar protection
Multiple bold colorways
Solid UK brand backing without the made-to-order wait