For decades, horsehair wasn’t just another type of padding—it was the boxing glove padding. During the rise of modern-day boxing(1920-1940), this padding was trusted in the hands of legends such as Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and Sugar Ray Robinson.

Known for its raw feedback, horsehair padding allowed fighters to adjust their technique, refine their power, and develop precision by feeling the exact placement, angle, and impact of every punch. This constant feedback-improvement loop was instrumental in shaping boxing into the sweet science we know today.

The Earliest Horsehair Gloves

Before synthetic foam, horse hair padding was the most protective option available, replacing bare-knuckle fighting and crude cotton-filled “mufflers.”

This happened in the mid-19th century when Queensberry Rules mandated fighters to wear these gloves for the sake of their safety. Although the size of these gloves was originally considered ‘unmanly’, this mandate forced people to realise that it was the superior choice. From then until around the mid-20th century, the greatest champions on earth trained and fought with horse hair-padded gloves.

But while these gloves provided legendary feel and feedback, they came with one fatal flaw.

The Issue That Killed Horsehair Gloves

Unlike foam, which stays evenly distributed, horsehair shifts over time, especially after repeated strikes. Naturally, the hairs are going to move away from the point of impact which leads to less padding around the knuckles, reducing protection and increasing the risk of hand injuries. 

So while a fresh pair of horsehair gloves may feel incredible, the more rounds a fighter puts them through, the more vulnerable his hands will become. The result of this structural flaw was the downfall of horsehair gloves and the rise of foam padding.

Now, after half a century of foam glove dominance, Ozhan set out to bring horsehair back into serious training. With one small innovation, he may have just changed everything.

The Hit N Move Süvari

Reviving horsehair gloves wasn’t enough. If they were going to return, they had to be better.

That’s where Hit N Move’s proprietary stopper above the wrist comes in. This simple but crucial innovation compresses the horsehair, keeping it packed tightly and preventing it from shifting.

The result? The same iconic feedback with greater durability and protection. Now fighters who crave the horsehair feel can train longer and hit harder with less risk of hand injuries.

The Nostalgia Factor

On top of the unmatched feedback horsehair provides it also played a defining role in boxing history. From the early days of the Queensberry Rules to the mid-20th century, this padding was trusted by the greatest fighters of their time.

Now, with its revival, modern-day boxers and fans can experience what Joe Louis felt as he pounded the heavy bag, preparing for wars against the most dangerous competitors on the planet.

Beware of Fakes

Most gloves labelled as “horsehair gloves” today aren’t what they claim to be. Many brands use just enough horsehair to legally market them as such, but they mix in foam, eliminating the feel and feedback that define real horsehair gloves.

Ozhan Akcakaya, the founder of Hit N Move, spent hundreds of hours researching gloves to uncover this deception. What he found was a market filled with imitations—brands capitalizing on nostalgia but delivering something entirely different.

Ozhan Akcakaya “Boxing Deserves Better”

Ozhan refuses to release anything less than the best. His approach to innovation isn’t about chasing trends or making incremental improvements—it’s about fixing problems that others ignore and raising the bar for boxing gear as a whole. His standards are unshakable because they come from his core values: authenticity, innovation, and quality.

He built Hit N Move with the belief that boxing gear should never be compromised. Every product he creates is engineered to solve real problems that fighters face—whether it’s padding that degrades, gloves that don’t provide feedback, or headgear that adds bulk instead of protection. This obsession with precision has led to breakthroughs like the Air Armor Precision Headgear, the DR-T padding system, and now, the return of true horsehair gloves—each product redefining what fighters expect from their gear.

While other companies cut costs, Ozhan refuses to settle. His gloves aren’t about following the industry standard—they’re about setting it.

Conclusion

The Süvari Horsehair Gloves are more than just boxing gloves—they’re a return to an era when gear was built to perform, not to meet mass-market demand. They bring back the raw, unfiltered feedback that fighters once relied on while solving the durability issues that led to their decline.

For fighters who want to experience the sport the way it was meant to be felt, Süvari delivers. Every punch, every impact, every round—these gloves connect you to boxing’s past while keeping you prepared for the battles ahead.

Horsehair gloves were never meant to be forgotten. Now, thanks to Hit N Move, they never will be.