Could the color of sparring gear matter?

[seraph313]

It just occurred to me that since I have to pick some color for my sparring gear, it would make sense to choose one that would offer some advantage, if there was any to be had. "Different" colors, such as purple, orange, or pink, may make it easer for the referee's at tournament to see me connect with my opponents white gi and likely white/black/red headgear. Or perhaps a darker color that is harder to see moving? I think I might just go purple, because no one else has that. Any ideas? Thanks for your time.

[Rateh]

Personally I would think that orange would stand out the most, but would probably be easier to defend against then as well. I prefer black gear, it seems to skuff less. White gear and other light colors seem to get more skuff marks on them and look bad after only a short period of time.

[koko1969]

One way to play head games with an opponent would be for a male competitor to use pink gear. It has made me think twice before...

[obiwansbane]

only way pink gear will help you is if ure opponent gets disqualified for excessive contact. I could see myself going waay harder on someone wearing pink gear.

I usually prefer red gloves and black boots (red gi top black pants) it just seems to flow nicely and looks good in pictures of my sparring when people take them

[bushido_man96]

I like good old red gear.

I don't think any one color is going to offer that much of an advantage in a match....not enough to offer up that much consideration, anyways. I don't think I could name the color of the person's gear a day after the match, anyway.

[lordtariel]

Our org requires all white, so I guess it's white for me.

[DWx]

I have a black set to train in because our doboks are black and white so I wanna stay colour co-ordinated , but both red and blue are sometimes required for tournies.

[AikiGuy]

I went with black to match my gi. I am hoping it makes it harder to see subtle hand and foot movements 'cause it all blends together. For example, if I raise my foot straight up to do a front kick, a red boot will stand out and be seen quickly, but a black boot will blend in with the black pants behind my foot. I don't really know how much that helps my sparring but that's my logic. BTW, I almost went with red just because I liked the color. The bottom line there is get what you want and enjoy it because you have to live with it for years to come.

Yes, I know that's two opinions. Just wanted to be fair to both sides of the question. Each way has a valid reason so you really can't go wrong (unless you overpay, lol).

[baronbvp]

Mine is black because it's understated yet has a slightly evil look to it.

[Muki]

Somehow I prefer white, don't know why really. But I'd definitely buy a pink set of shin guards if I found them!

In competitons we have to wear blue/red mitts so I don't have much choice there.