Collection: Amateur Athletes (Mid-Range Quality and Value)

Boxing (Mid-Range): Amateur boxers and kickboxers balance quality and cost. In Australia, Sting and Morgan are very popular mid-range brands for this segment. Sting offers affordable yet quality gloves and protective gear – it’s even sold in major sports stores like Rebel​. Amateur boxing competitions often use Sting equipment, and the brand is 100% Australian-owned with a fast-growing global presence. Morgan Sports is another Aussie brand known for durable, budget-conscious gear; Morgan equipment is used by many local gyms and amateur competitions. Their products (gloves, pads, etc.) are valued for being “high quality [and] best value” for martial arts and boxing. Other mid-tier boxing brands include Everlast (certain lines) and Adidas Combat Sports. Everlast is an iconic global brand (over 100 years old) and while some of its low-end gear is criticized, their mid-range offerings (e.g. advanced training gloves, protective gear) are widely used by enthusiasts and amateurs – Everlast remains “synonymous with Boxing” and a market leader in gloves and bags​. Adidas produces AIBA-approved amateur boxing gloves and headgear, which are mid-priced and used in amateur tournaments; Adidas gear benefits from the brand’s global reputation and is available through Australian boxing suppliers. In summary, mid-range boxing brands like Sting, Morgan, Everlast, and Adidas are well-recognized in Australia, offering solid quality suitable for amateur training and competition at moderate price points. These are commonly found in local fight shops or general sports retailers, making them accessible to amateurs.

MMA & Muay Thai (Mid-Range): Amateur MMA fighters and Muay Thai practitioners in Australia often choose Venum and Fairtex mid-range gear. Venum has a broad product line – from entry-level to premium – and many amateurs use its mid-priced gloves, shin guards, and apparel due to the brand’s reliability and style. Fairtex, while offering premium gear, also has mid-range options popular in Aussie Muay Thai gyms; Fairtex is globally recognized and “endorsed by world champion fighters”​, giving amateurs confidence in the brand’s quality. RDX Sports (a UK brand) is another mid-tier favorite: RDX was founded to provide affordable alternatives to pricey American/Japanese gear, and it delivers “high-quality, technologically sound and affordable products” for Boxing, MMA, and BJJ. Australian amateurs appreciate RDX for its value – RDX gloves, pads, and MMA shorts are readily available online in Australia and through stores like Shogun Martial Arts. Punch Equipment (an Australian brand) also targets this segment; Punch has been supplying boxing and Muay Thai gear since 1989 and is known as Australia’s “premier” boxing equipment supplier. Amateurs and fitness gyms use Punch gloves, pads, and bags for their robust build and mid-range pricing. Overall, mid-range MMA/Muay Thai brands (Venum, Fairtex, RDX, Punch) have a strong reputation in Australia’s combat sports community, balancing cost and quality. They’re suitable for amateur fighters who need reliable gloves, protective gear, and clothing for training and lower-tier competition, and these brands are commonly stocked in fight stores or available online nationwide.

BJJ (Mid-Range): Amateur Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and hobbyists in Australia often opt for mid-range gi brands that offer durability without premium cost. Fuji Sports (originally US/Japan) is a prime example – Fuji has been “one of the oldest…BJJ and MMA suppliers in the world” and their gis are known for great quality at reasonable prices. Fuji’s BJJ gis and rashguards are sold in Australia (via Fuji Sports Australia and local martial arts shops), making them popular in many academies. Tatami Fightwear (UK) is another well-known mid-tier brand; established in 2009, Tatami was founded to provide “high quality BJJ products at affordable prices”. Australian BJJ clubs often stock Tatami gis and no-gi gear because of their reliability and good value. Local brand BRAUS Fight (Australia) is also notable – founded in 2014, Braus is an Australian-born BJJ brand (“Braus” merges BRazil and AUStralia). Braus produces quality gis and rashies that are mid-priced and has a growing reputation in the Aussie BJJ scene. These mid-range BJJ brands (Fuji, Tatami, Braus) are widely recognized among practitioners and are readily available through Australian BJJ retailers or online. They provide the durability needed for daily training and local competition, without the hefty price tag of premium collectors’ brands.

General Fitness Gear (Mid-Range): Amateurs who cross-train or fitness enthusiasts doing boxing for cardio will often purchase mid-range gear from accessible brands. Everlast and Sting figure prominently here – both offer boxing gloves, focus mitts, and punching bags suited for fitness training. Everlast’s mid-level training gloves and kits are among the most popular in the country and are built to “stand the test of time” for ongoing use​. Sting’s range includes quality boxing gloves (e.g. the Armaplus series) and wraps available at Rebel Sport​, making it easy for fitness boxers to get decent gear. Morgan and Punch Equipment also have gear aimed at fitness studios (e.g. durable focus pads, bag gloves) – these brands are used by many Australian PTs and boxing gyms due to their reputation for value and durability (Morgan supplies over 7500 businesses Australia-wide). Mid-range fitness gear balances cost and comfort: users get safer, longer-lasting equipment for activities like boxercise, kickboxing classes, or MMA fitness workouts. In Australia, the wide availability of Everlast and Sting in retail stores, and Morgan/Punch via specialist shops, means enthusiasts can easily find gear that suits their recreational training needs without going to premium extremes.