The 10 Best Strike Shields
This wiki has been updated 32 times since it was first published in September of 2015. Thai boxers, MMA fighters, and regular pugilists will be able to get a thorough workout without hurting their trainers, thanks to one of these resilient strike shields. These durable pads can help you improve your striking force, accuracy and stamina, plus they are excellent for releasing all the frustrations of the day. Note that they should always be used with caution to avoid injury. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Title Boxing Grandiose 2.0
2. Ringside Fairtex Thai Pads
3. Everlast 7330B
Editor's Notes
June 25, 2020:
Removed the Sanabul BattleForged and the RDX FPL-T3W in favor of the Title Boxing Grandiose 2.0 and the RDX APR-T1R.
A striking shield is useful for every striking discipline including Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, Taekwondo, and karate. This is certainly true of Thai pads like the Ringside Fairtex Thai Pads since they can more easily be used for punches, high and low kicks, knees, and elbows than full striking shields. When doing pad work, you'll very often be practicing combinations and defensive maneuvers. This is more difficult with large shields since combinations involve attacking through several different lines and angles and it is difficult for a trainer to keep up with a full shield.
That doesn't mean that Thai pads are better in every respect than full shields. The Title Boxing Grandiose 2.0 allows you to kick at full force and they're great for practicing front kicks, all sorts of side kicks, and low and round kicks since they have thick padding and provide a large striking surface. If you're committed to developing yourself as a fighter, you'll likely need both types of pads and other equipment such as a heavy bag. To minimize the risk of injury, you should always wrap your hands and use a good pair of gloves.
Using striking shields can be very dangerous and should only be used by competent trainers and fighters.
4. Combat Sports Big Pad
5. Atomic Tombstone
6. Contender Fight Sports CVTP
7. RDX APR-T1R
8. Tiger Claw Foam
9. RDX SPL T2R
10. Ring to Cage RC86H
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