Sanabul built its reputation in the United States on a simple formula: gloves, shin guards and headgear priced well under the big-name brands, sold mostly direct through its own site and through Amazon. The lineup splits into five tiers, each aimed at a different training budget and level.
A US-Based Brand Built Around Price Tiers
Sanabul sells directly from sanabulsports.com and ships from the United States. The brand does not chase the top end of the market occupied by Hayabusa or Venum. Instead it stacks five product tiers, from Essential at the entry point to Gold Strike at the top, so a buyer can stay inside the same brand as their budget grows. All prices below come from the official Sanabul site, checked on October 31, 2026, and availability changes often on individual items.
Sanabul MMA Gear Lines at a Glance
| Line | Best For | Price (checked October 31, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | First-time buyers, light sparring and pad work | Gloves and headgear from $29.99 |
| CORE Series | Regular training, a step up in padding | Gloves from $19.99, headgear $39.99 |
| Battle Forged | Fighters who want one glove for striking and grappling | Gloves $44.99, headgear $69.99 |
| Funk Strike | Hybrid MMA training gloves at a mid price | Gloves $34.99 |
| Gold Strike | Buyers who want Sanabul’s heaviest padding | Gloves and shin guards from $99.99 |
Essential: The Entry Price Point
Essential is Sanabul’s starting tier. The Essential 4 oz MMA Grappling Gloves and the Essential 7 oz MMA Sparring Gloves are both listed at $29.99 on the official site, with the 7 oz pair marked sold out at the time of this check. The Essential Hook and Loop Shin Guards sit at $39.99, while an older Essential Hybrid Shin Guard model was on sale from $24.99 and also sold out. Essential Training Head Gear lists at $29.99. Both the gloves and the shin guards use an engineered leather shell over foam padding described by Sanabul as Dura-Soft, closed with a hook and loop strap rather than laces.
See price on AmazonCORE Series: A Step Up in Protection
CORE sits between Essential and Battle Forged. The CORE 7 oz MMA Hybrid Sparring Gloves list at $35.99 and the CORE Series 4 oz MMA Grappling Gloves were on sale from $19.99, both marked sold out when checked. CORE Series Hook and Loop Shin Guards list at $49.99. The CORE Series Sparring Head Gear, at $39.99, is one of the few CORE items in stock at the time of writing. A review published by BoxingGlovesReviews.com describes this headgear as suited to intermediate and advanced fighters training boxing, kickboxing, MMA, karate or taekwondo, and notes it is not currently approved for boxing competition in the United States, which puts it squarely in training gear rather than competition gear.
See price on AmazonBattle Forged: The All-Around Line
Battle Forged is Sanabul’s own description of gear “for everyone, from beginners to pros.” The Battle Forged MMA 4 oz and 7 oz Gloves both list at $44.99, with the 7 oz version sold out at the time of this check. Battle Forged Kickboxing Shin Guards and the Battle Forged Professional Head Gear both list at $69.99, though both were sold out when checked on October 31, 2026. A standalone review on BoxingGlovesReviews.com describes the Battle Forged glove shape as closer to a Muay Thai cut, which frees the wrist for clinch work, and recommends the line for fighters who train both striking and grappling rather than one discipline only.
See price on AmazonFunk Strike and Gold Strike: The Hybrid and the Premium Tiers
Funk Strike sits as a mid-priced hybrid line. The Funk Strike 7 oz MMA Hybrid Gloves list at $34.99 and the matching Funk Strike Hook and Loop Shin Guards at $37.99, both sold out at the time of this check. Gold Strike is Sanabul’s top tier. The Gold Strike Puffy MMA Gloves start from $99.99 and the Gold Strike Professional Kickboxing Shin Guards list at $99.99 as well, both in stock when checked. These are the heaviest padded pieces Sanabul sells for MMA and kickboxing training, aimed at buyers who train often enough to want the brand’s thickest foam before stepping up to a different brand entirely.
See price on AmazonWhere Sanabul Sits Against Hayabusa, Venum and RDX
A comparative ranking published by Grapplers Graveyard scored the Sanabul Battle Forged boxing gloves at 7.7 out of 10, placing them ninth on its list, and the Sanabul Essential Gel gloves at 6.2 out of 10. The same ranking placed the Hayabusa T3 at 9.0 out of 10 with a listed price of $159, well above anything Sanabul sells. That gap in both score and price is the clearest way to describe where Sanabul fits: a US buyer gets a glove, shin guard or headgear piece for roughly a third to a half of what Hayabusa charges, with padding and construction that independent reviewers rate below the top tier but still usable for regular training. None of Sanabul’s gear carries a boxing or MMA competition certification, so it stays training equipment rather than fight-night equipment.
Sizing and What to Check Before Buying
Sanabul gloves run on a two-size system rather than ounce-only sizing for grip fit, generally splitting at an 8 inch palm circumference between a S/M and a L/XL option. Headgear follows a similar two-size split, with S/M fitting up to roughly a 22.25 inch head circumference and L/XL above that. Because a large share of Essential and CORE items were listed as sold out during this check, a buyer set on a specific model should confirm current stock on the official Sanabul site before planning a purchase around it, or look at the Battle Forged or Gold Strike equivalent if the entry tier is unavailable. For a wider comparison across brands available in the United States, see our full MMA gear guide.
Is Sanabul a good brand for beginners?
The Essential and CORE lines are priced and marketed for first-time buyers, with gloves starting under $30. Padding and build quality sit below premium brands, but both lines cover basic pad work and light sparring.
Does Sanabul make competition-legal gear?
No Sanabul product reviewed carries a boxing or MMA competition certification. Its CORE Series headgear is explicitly described by an independent reviewer as not approved for boxing competition in the United States, which makes the full lineup training equipment rather than fight-night gear.
How does Sanabul compare in price to Hayabusa and Venum?
Sanabul gloves list between $29.99 and $99.99 depending on the tier, while the Hayabusa T3 lists at $159 according to a third-party ranking. Sanabul positions itself as the budget option in that comparison, with lower independent review scores to match the lower price.
