kahasham Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I am looking to get foam sparring gear for TKD and was wondering which manufacturer is better - Macho or Century. I got Century's catalog and they have Century Classic Gear and Macho Dyna Gear listed - both are the same price so I am just trying to determine better in terms of quality and longevity. Also, I found sets online that are around $60 (head, hands, feet) made my both companies. Should I be worried about the quality of that gear? Here are the links: http://www.martialmart.com/macspargears.html http://www.karate-mart.com/macsparset.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 In case you haven't checked the post you put up on the Korean Martial arts forum, I posted a reply for you there. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahasham Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 Thanks a lot for your input. Got a question about he Adidas hogu, because I need one of those too. When you got your's, did you get it from a shop or order it from somewhere? I was wondering if you know a store that might have it so I can try one on. I am in Dallas, TX, but if you know of a major shop like Oshman's or Academy (which I found out today has sparring gear) that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudDragon Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I use century punches and kicks with macho headgear, IMHO, you can't go wrong with either. A Black Belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_trem Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Century. I swear they sponsored the movie Million Dollar Baby, all of their gear was century. "I think therefore I am" Rene Descartes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 The Adidas protector I have used was from the equipment that the university had. I'm sure that if you check online you'll be able to find one at a reasonable price. A hogu is generally going to run you $40-$60. That's the only problem with protective gear in the martial arts, it tends to get a bit pricey. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1kickKO Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I use century gear...it's great and lasts super long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chado Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I have the macho warrior stuff, with the xp head set (the really shiny black set). It looks great for tournaments, but for sparring in class I'm going to get a different set. I'm investigating a couple different sets at the moment. The shiny plasticy stuff doesn't last more than a year, I want something thats either a really strong vinyl or leather...but I have to be careful because I'm slightly restricted by my sensei as to what I can wear. 1kickKO: Which stuff from century are you using? The vinyl stuff or the shiny stuff like I have? I think I saw someone with a sturdy century pair of gloves (at the time it was coming at my face so I had more important things to think about then the design of the gloves...) but since century is pretty cheap I might look into that route if they have a sturdy set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1kickKO Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Actually I wear the cloth pads...I have had this pair for about 2 years now and they are still holding strong, and whenever they get sweaty, they are washer and dryer safe. I wear the arm and hand protector, and then for legs I wear the shin and foot protector. It is great stuff..and comes in white and black. I've yet to try the vinyl...but I might when I go to Ireland to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottnshelly Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I swear by Century. In fact i made a trip to their retail store this past weekend for some more books and what-nots. Their products are very durable. I've fought with Century equipment older than me before. You can usually get an Instructor's discount if you can prove that you own a school. I'm sure i'm the only one on here within driving distance, but everything is cheaper in the retail outlet in Midwest City, OK; plus they have a continuously updating clearance rack. Anyway, Century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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