In-depth review
Everlast Elite Pro Style 12 oz Review (2026)
In-depth review of the Everlast Elite Pro Style Training Gloves 12 oz: mesh palm, fit, wrist support, and who should buy them.
Everlast Elite Pro Style Training Gloves 12 oz
The pick for most people: a 12 oz training glove with a full mesh palm and a secure hook and loop strap, for bag, pads, and mitt work.
Our verdict
The Everlast Elite Pro Style 12 oz is the best boxing glove for most buyers, because it does the basic job properly for very little money: a full mesh palm that keeps hands cool, a hook and loop strap that holds, and a 12 oz weight that suits most adults. It is not a sparring glove and it is not a leather glove, and buyers who need either should look elsewhere. For bag work, pad work, and mitt work, it is the pick.
What we like
- The full mesh palm keeps hands cooler through long sessions, which matters when the glove stays on for round after round.
- The hook and loop strap closes securely and is easy to fasten alone, so the glove suits solo bag sessions as well as classes.
- At this position it is the cheapest honest training glove in the list, and it comes in weights from 8 oz to 16 oz for the same design.
What to watch out for
- The synthetic leather shell will not age like full grain leather, and heavy daily use will wear it faster than a leather glove.
- At 12 oz it is light for sparring, so it should not be used as a sparring glove where a heavier, softer glove is the norm.
- The fit runs snug, and buyers with large hands or thick wraps may find 12 oz tight until the glove breaks in.
Who it is for
Most buyers, and anyone who wants one glove for bag work, pad work, and mitt work.
The mesh palm is the point
The full mesh palm is what makes this glove easy to train in for a full session. Hands stay cooler than in a fully closed glove, which matters when the glove stays on for round after round in a class. The synthetic leather shell is light and easy to keep on, and the hook and loop strap closes securely enough to fasten alone, which suits solo bag sessions as well as classes. The 12 oz weight is fast in the hands, and the glove feels quick on the pads.
What it cannot do
It cannot be a sparring glove. At 12 oz the padding is too light for regular sparring, where a softer 16 oz glove is the norm in most gyms, and using it on a partner risks injury. It is also not a leather glove: the synthetic shell will not age like full grain leather, and heavy daily use will wear it faster than the Fairtex BGV1 or the TITLE Gel World. The fit runs snug, and buyers with large hands or thick wraps may find 12 oz tight until the glove breaks in.
How it stacks up
Against the Everlast ProStyle 2 12 oz, the Elite Pro Style wins on the full mesh palm and the cooler fit, while the ProStyle 2 wins on cost for buyers who want the cheapest Everlast glove. Against the Sanabul Essential Gel 10 oz, the Everlast wins on breathability and weight for most adults, while the Sanabul wins on gel padding for buyers who feel the bag through plain foam. Against the RDX Kara 12 oz, the Everlast wins on cost and cooling, while the RDX wins on shell toughness and all-round use.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Owners say the mesh palm keeps hands cooler through long sessions
- Many like the strap for fastening the glove alone before a round
- Buyers praise the low cost for a glove that trains properly
Common complaints
- Some find the glove tight until it breaks in with wraps on
- A few say the synthetic shell wears faster than leather
- Some note the glove is too light for regular sparring
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Weight
- 12 oz
- Material
- Synthetic leather
- Closure
- Hook and loop
- Palm
- Full mesh
- Colour
- Black
Also consider
Everlast ProStyle 2 Boxing Gloves 12 oz
The budget training glove: a 12 oz glove with triple layer foam and a half mesh palm, for bag work and fitness training.
- Weight: 12 oz
- Material: Synthetic leather
RDX Kara Boxing Gloves 12 oz
The best seller: a 12 oz glove in Maya Hide leather with Quadro Dome padding, for training, sparring, and heavy bag work.
- Weight: 12 oz
- Material: Maya Hide leather
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Can I use it for sparring?
Not regularly. At 12 oz it is light for sparring, and most gyms expect 16 oz gloves for sparring to protect both fighters. It suits light technical sparring at a pinch, but for regular sparring buy a 16 oz glove like the Fairtex BGV1 or the Hayabusa S4.
Is 12 oz the right weight for me?
For most adults doing bag and pad work, yes. It is heavy enough to protect the knuckles and light enough to keep good form. If you are a heavier trainer or you spar, step up to 14 oz or 16 oz. If you are lighter or new to training, 12 oz is a sound start.
How do I keep the mesh palm fresh?
Air the gloves out of your bag after every session, and let them dry fully before storing. The mesh palm dries faster than a closed palm, but it still needs air. Do not store damp gloves in a sealed bag, since that breeds smell and breaks down the lining.