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Straight answers to the questions we get asked on WhatsApp every week — what size, which type, and what you actually need. Written for South African players, parents and coaches.

What size boxing gloves do I need?

Boxing glove weight is the single most confusing thing about buying your first pair — and almost everyone gets it wrong the first time.... Read guide Karate

Karate gi size guide

Almost every first karate gi is bought too small. Here is the size chart, how a gi is actually meant to fit, and why buying the size th... Read guide Cricket

Cricket bat size guide

Two decisions matter when you buy a cricket bat: the size and the wood. Get the size wrong and you teach a young player bad technique. ... Read guide Soccer

Soccer ball size guide

Soccer ball size is one of the few pieces of youth sports kit where getting it wrong measurably damages technique. Here is the chart, a... Read guide Boxing

How to wrap your hands for boxing

Hand wraps are the cheapest thing in your kit bag and the piece that prevents the most injuries. They also take two minutes to put on, ... Read guide Cricket

Cricket ball weights explained

Cricket ball weight is regulated by age group for two reasons — safety and technique — and clubs that use one weight for everyone get b... Read guide Protection

Shin guards: which type for which sport

Three sports, three completely different shin guards, and they are not interchangeable. Here is what each one is for and how to size it... Read guide Gym

Gloves, straps or grips?

Gloves, straps and grip pads look like alternatives to each other. They are not — they solve three different problems, and buying the w... Read guide Getting Started

Starting martial arts: what you actually need

New students routinely spend two thousand rand before their third class on equipment they will not touch for six months. Here is what y... Read guide Schools & Clubs

School sports kit checklist

Every term a school kit list lands in a parent's inbox and it is never clear what is essential, what can wait, and what sizes to buy. H... Read guide

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