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Enhanced boxing punch impact with silicone cushioning.

Sirichet Punthipayanon^1,2, Supranee Kwanboonchan³, Pornthep Rachanavy⁴

¹Laboratory of Exercise Biochemistry, Institute of Sports Science, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

|August 23, 2024

Summary

Elastic cushioning, like silicone wraps, enhances punch force delivery in boxers by reducing wasted energy. This material allows for better impact with increased contact time, protecting tissue without compromising performance.

Keywords:

International Boxing Association biomechanical boxer combat sports, impact elastic materials force punching glove

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Area of Science:

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Biomechanics
Materials Science

Background:

Elastic cushioning materials absorb impact energy to protect tissues.
The effect of such cushioning on force delivery to a target is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate whether silicone cushioning in hand wraps affects punch force delivery in elite boxers.
To compare force dissipation and impact characteristics between silicone and traditional gauze hand wraps.

Main Methods:

A double-blind crossover trial involving 12 elite boxers was conducted.
Boxers delivered maximal punches using either silicone or gauze hand wraps.
Force distribution, total force production, force wastage, and contact time were measured.

Main Results:

Silicone hand wraps resulted in higher total force production (436 N vs. 372 N) compared to gauze wraps.
Force wastage was significantly lower with silicone (2.0%) than gauze (3.8%).
Contact time increased from 35 ms to 50 ms with silicone wraps.

Conclusions:

Elastic cushioning, specifically silicone, does not compromise punch force delivery.
Silicone cushioning may enhance impact by allowing more time for optimal fist-target alignment.