Counterfeit gloves have become common on major marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, often priced lower than the real thing. While the low price can be tempting, the quality difference is huge. Real gloves from trusted brands like Twins Special, Fairtex, Top King and Rival are tested for durability, comfort and safety. Fakes are not.
Using cheap copies can lead to poor wrist support, weak padding and a much higher chance of injury during training or sparring.
Check the Stitching and Build Quality
Authentic gloves have precise stitching, even seams and firm padding. Fakes often have loose threads, uneven stitching or soft, inconsistent padding.
Look for small but important details:
- Tight seams with no glue residue
- Consistent foam density
- Correct shape around the knuckles and wrist
Tip: Press on the padding. Authentic gloves bounce back firmly, while fake padding often feels spongy or collapses easily.
Logo and Branding Give It Away
Authentic gloves use clean, sharp printing or embroidery. Counterfeits often use:
- Blurry or slightly altered logos
- Wrong font spacing
- Poor colour matching
Always check the logo against the official brand website. Even small differences are a warning sign.
Labels and Tags
Genuine gloves from major brands include factory labels, proper size tags and Made in Thailand or Made in Mexico indicators depending on the brand. Fakes might have no tags, misspelled text or generic labels that don’t match the brand.
Price Too Good to Be True
If the price is dramatically lower than what official stockists list, it’s likely not genuine. Brands like Twins and Fairtex maintain fairly consistent pricing worldwide.
For example, if you see gloves listed at half the usual retail price on marketplaces, it’s almost certainly fake.
Where You Buy Matters
Counterfeits are most often found on marketplace platforms and less-known resellers. Buying from an official stockist guarantees authenticity, manufacturer warranty and customer support.
Fighter’s Superstore is an official UK stockist of Twins Special, Fairtex, Top King, Rival and Sandee, which means every glove comes directly from the manufacturer.
Performance and Safety
Beyond aesthetics, the real issue is protection. Counterfeit gloves often use cheap foam that doesn’t absorb impact. Over time, this can cause injuries to your hands, wrists and even sparring partners.
Genuine gloves:
- Offer strong wrist support
- Retain padding shape for years
- Pass durability checks in professional gyms
Fakes:
- Break down fast
- Offer poor protection
- Often can’t be returned or warrantied
Genuine gloves are an investment in both performance and safety. Always check the stitching, logo, tags, price and the source of your purchase. When in doubt, stick to official stockists that can guarantee authenticity.
All gloves at Fighter’s Superstore are shipped directly from the UK with fast delivery and guaranteed authenticity.