{"product_id":"casque-de-protection-avec-barre-nasale","title":"Boxing headgear face bar","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}\n.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}\n.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.eb-prod ul,.eb-prod ol{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}\n.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}\n.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}\n.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}\n.eb-prod a:hover{color:#004a99}\n.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}\n.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}\n.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-cat-premium{background:#1a1a1a;color:#f0c040;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #d5d5d5}\n.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.eb-summary p{margin:0}\n.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.25rem 0}\n.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:560px}\n.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}\n.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}\n.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}\n.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}\n.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}\n.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}\n.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#ffffff !important}\n.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}\n.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}\n.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}\n.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-premium\"\u003eEsprit Boxe range\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eFace bar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eReal leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esprit Boxe headgear with a \u003cstrong\u003epadded face bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eblack real leather\u003c\/strong\u003e lined with \u003cstrong\u003esuede\u003c\/strong\u003e, filled with \u003cstrong\u003etriple density foam\u003c\/strong\u003e. Full skull coverage with \u003cstrong\u003ereinforced ear protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, wrapping cheeks and chin guard, plus the bar that closes the nasal axis. Rear hook-and-loop closure, adjustment at the crown, gold Esprit Boxe badge. \u003cstrong\u003e3 sizes: S, M, L. \u0026euro;89\u003c\/strong\u003e, free standard delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is the most exposed part of the face in sparring: it sits forward, it has no muscle in front of it, and a straight shot through the guard reaches it first. That is what the face bar is for. It is a \u003cstrong\u003epadded bar set across the face opening\u003c\/strong\u003e, in front of the nose, intercepting the shot before the bridge. It does not make you invulnerable, but it turns a direct hit on the nose into a hit absorbed by foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho a face bar headguard is actually for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not everyday headgear, it is a \u003cstrong\u003etool for a period\u003c\/strong\u003e. Three cases where it earns its place:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComing back from a broken nose.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bridge that has just knitted will not take a second impact. The bar lets you return to sparring without starting over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFight camp.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the weeks before a bout you take volume, and a cut or a broken nose ten days out is not an option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSparring with a markedly heavier partner\u003c\/strong\u003e, or with a hitter who does not yet control his power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside those situations, open face headgear teaches more: see the range comparison further down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the bar changes, both ways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it gives:\u003c\/strong\u003e it closes the central axis of the face and blocks the straights and jabs travelling up towards the nose. It also indirectly protects the upper lip and the brow ridge, two cut-prone areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it costs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a horizontal bar in the lower field of vision. You adapt in two or three sessions, but at first it interferes with reading your partner's \u003cstrong\u003efootwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, which matters more than people expect in managing distance. It also lets an \u003cstrong\u003euppercut from below\u003c\/strong\u003e through, travelling up under the bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a trade-off to make knowingly: you exchange part of your vision for part of your protection. Experienced boxers often alternate — bar during heavy periods, open face for technical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeather, suede and triple density\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell uses the same build as the rest of the premium range: \u003cstrong\u003ereal leather\u003c\/strong\u003e outside, which moulds to the head over the weeks and stops moving, a \u003cstrong\u003esuede lining\u003c\/strong\u003e inside, whose velvet surface limits slipping and stays soft even soaked, and \u003cstrong\u003etriple density foam\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose firm outer layer spreads the impact surface while the inner layers dissipate the remaining energy. That construction and the care of the leather are covered in detail on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/full-face-boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Full face real leather boxing headgear\"\u003efull face leather headgear\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadgear should be \u003cstrong\u003efitted, not loose\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that counts double here: if the headguard rotates, the bar shifts in front of an eye. Measure your head circumference with a tape, around 2 cm \/ 0.8 in above the eyebrows, and \u003cstrong\u003eif you are unsure take the smaller size\u003c\/strong\u003e. The size ranges sit in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/microfibre-boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear size guide\"\u003esize guide for the range\u003c\/a\u003e, which applies to every Esprit Boxe headguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it on with your gloves before the first session: check that the bar is centred in front of the nose rather than resting on it, and that it does not rise into your line of sight when you tuck your chin into the guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxing headgear with a face bar, full coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuede\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple density foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded bar across the face opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreas covered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForehead, crown, temples, reinforced ears, cheeks, jaw, chin, nose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear hook-and-loop, adjustment at the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced stitching, gold Esprit Boxe badge at the forehead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS, M, L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFight camp, heavy sparring, return after a nasal fracture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026euro;89, free standard delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e this headgear sharply reduces cuts, bruising and the risk of a nasal fracture, but \u003cstrong\u003eit does not remove the risk of concussion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no headgear does. Two limits specific to the bar: it \u003cstrong\u003edoes not protect against uppercuts\u003c\/strong\u003e, which travel up under it, and it narrows the lower field of vision. Amateur competition rules generally require approved \u003cstrong\u003eopen face\u003c\/strong\u003e headgear: check with your federation before counting on this model in competition. It is training headgear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/full-face-boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Full face leather boxing headgear\"\u003eFull face leather headgear\u003c\/a\u003e — the same leather and triple density foam with an open face, if you want to keep the full field of vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/womens-boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear with a face grille\"\u003eHeadgear with a face grille\u003c\/a\u003e — a grille that closes the whole opening, if you want the mouth covered as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/microfibre-boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Microfibre boxing headgear\"\u003eMicrofibre headgear\u003c\/a\u003e — cheeks and chin guard in microfibre, if you want a shell that cleans with a damp cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompleting your protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe whole range: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear collection\"\u003eboxing headgear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential alongside headgear in sparring: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-mouthguard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing mouthguards\"\u003emouthguards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand protection: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing gloves\"\u003eboxing gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-hand-wraps\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing hand wraps\"\u003ehand wraps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip work so the straight never lands: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/double-end-bag\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Double end bags\"\u003edouble end bags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes a face bar really prevent a broken nose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt sharply reduces the risk on straight shots, which are the most frequent cause: the padded bar intercepts the fist before the bridge and spreads the impact. It is not an absolute guarantee, particularly against an uppercut travelling up under the bar or a head clash. It remains the best available compromise for returning to sparring after a healed fracture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the bar get in the way of your vision?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, in the lower field. Adapting takes two or three sessions, after which the brain ignores the bar the way it ignores a spectacle frame. What remains is mostly about reading your partner's footwork, and therefore managing distance. That is the price of protecting the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan it be used in competition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt is training headgear first. Amateur competition rules generally require approved open face headgear, with no bar or grille. Requirements vary by federation and discipline: check your commission's rules before counting on this model for a show or a championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eBar, visor or grille: what is the difference?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe padded bar closes the nasal axis while taking only a band out of the lower field: it is the most used format in boxing and kickboxing. A metal grille closes the whole face opening and covers the mouth as well, which makes it the choice after a dental injury — see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/womens-boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear with a face grille\"\u003eheadgear with a face grille\u003c\/a\u003e. A clear visor keeps a panoramic view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I know whether I need a bar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThree signals: you have already broken or cracked your nose, you are entering a period of intensive sparring before a bout, or you regularly work with a markedly heavier partner. If none of the three applies, open face headgear will develop you further, because it makes you slip rather than rely on the protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it suitable for kickboxing and muay thai?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, and that is where the bar finds its best use: in kickboxing the face also takes knees and long straights, two shots that leave the nose particularly exposed. Take care in clinch work, where a bar can catch; in MMA and grappling it should not be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal leather, suede and a padded bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Esprit Boxe selection, with free standard delivery to France, Belgium and Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":45554572886208,"sku":"CASQUE.DE.PROTECTION.AVEC.BARRE.NASALE.NOIR.S","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":45554572918976,"sku":"CASQUE.DE.PROTECTION.AVEC.BARRE.NASALE.NOIR.M","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":45554572951744,"sku":"CASQUE.DE.PROTECTION.AVEC.BARRE.NASALE.NOIR.L","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/casque_22.jpg?v=1725908231","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/boxing-headgear-face-bar","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}