MMA Gear Review: Fairtex Extra
Written by Gary on September 7, 2008 – 9:32 am -Fairtex is a name that is synonymous with muay thai here in the United States. It is the most popular brand of muay thai equipment in all of North America, and is recognized all over the world. Its equipment can be seen in gyms all over the world. Fairtex also sponsors a number of mixed martial arts fighters, and of course a number of muay thai fighters. Fairtex has also got into the apparel market, but when you think of the company Fairtex, training equipment is the first thing that comes to mind.
Since coming to America in 1993 Fairtex provided trainers, fighters, and just the regular joe, another alternative for good quality training equipment. There are some other good quality muay thai equipment that come from Thailand, but no other company has the history or has made the effort to bring muay thai to the United States. Fairtex is present at my current gym and the muay thai pads that are always in use are the Fairtex extra thick thai kick pads. From my understanding they have been in use for past couple of years and still look like they are in great shape. All the thai pads from Fairtex are handmade in Thailand, these have a leather shell and 4 layers of foam for better protection. The extra thickness has made a difference for me, especially when holding the pads for guys that have tree trunks for legs.
The Velcro straps provide a little bit more comfort than the belt and buckle straps. The Velcro also makes it easier to switch back and forth between you and your partner, making a quicker exchange. There are still some other good quality muay thai equipment from other companies out there. Some are a little cheaper as well. But Fairtex is a trusted company and should be considered when thinking about buying muay thai training equipment if you have the extra money.
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