Dear fellow Sherdoggers,
I recently placed an order from Juan for 2 pair of his new prototype padded gloves. I ordered them in 16 oz, and was quoted approx. 6 weeks for delivery. Little did I know upon making this order that the gloves would arrive EXACTLY 6 weeks later.
Juan's customer service throughout the entire process was top notch (and is worth commending at the outset). Having owned a pair of his previous version in 16 oz (bought them used a few years ago from another member of this forum) and having heard of his good reputation here on Sherdog forums, I wasn't too worried about placing my first order directly with him.
I made contact with him through his email, which he quickly responded to (as he always did with any follow up questions I had). Some have made the comment that his new gloves look like those made by Adams boxing, and now owning both brands, I can honesty say I completely agree with that statement. For those who don't know, Adams boxing gloves are extremely durable, very comfortable (especially in the thumb area), and while they may be somewhat dense on the outside, they provide incredible shock protection.
Having owned Juan's gloves now for over a week and having used them sparingly on the heavy bag (not yet in sparring, for which these were initially purchased), I can see they will definitely last for a long time...
Also, one thing to point out is that while most gloves which are made in Mexico weigh much more than they are labeled, Juan's FEEL true to weight (I emphasized "feel" because I don't have access to a scale), even as the Adams boxing gloves do (those I actually weighed and were spot on, if not just a little bit less). Both gloves are also very well balanced (not top heavy) meaning that the weight is very well distributed.
One thing in particular I noted was that the inner lining used on both Juan's TM gloves as well as Adams boxing gloves seems to be the same.
Adams gloves have that sound to them like the padding is enclosed in a plastic bag (perhaps to keep moisture off the padding to prevent premature breakdown), but not so is the case with Juan's TM's.
In short, my experiences with both Juan and Carlos (from Adams Boxing) has been nothing but "top-rate" and absolutely "first-class." I really appreciate both of these guys, admire their craftsmanship and will certainly keep doing business with both of them.
EDIT: 6-12-19 with enlarged and additional photo's
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