{"product_id":"gong-de-ring-esprit-boxe","title":"Ring gong 18 cm","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}.eb-prod ul{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}.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}.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}.eb-cat-premium{background:#fdf6e3;color:#7a5c00;border:1.5px solid #f0c040}.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#444;border:1.5px solid #bbb}.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}.eb-summary p{margin:0}.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}.eb-note p{margin:0}.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.25rem 0}.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:500px}.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}.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}.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}.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#fff !important}.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a}.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-premium\"\u003eCompetition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003e18 cm \/ 7 in gong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eSolid wood base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eHammer included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e a ring gong \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm \/ 7 in across\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003epolished chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e metal, engraved \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Boxe — For the Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e in gold, mounted on a \u003cstrong\u003esolid wood base of around 30 x 20 cm \/ 12 x 8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. A hammer with a \u003cstrong\u003egold-finished T handle\u003c\/strong\u003e is included, held by two clips on a plate screwed to the base. \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026euro;169\u003c\/strong\u003e, free standard delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe instrument that divides the fight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gong is not struck by the referee but by the \u003cstrong\u003etimekeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e, seated outside the ring: the sound has to carry to both corners over the noise of the hall. That is what decides the diameter of the disc and the mass of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm \/ 7 in\u003c\/strong\u003e chrome-plated model, on a solid wood base of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e30 x 20 cm \/ 12 x 8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the club and training-hall format: enough carry for a gym, compact enough to stay on the timekeeper's table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree minutes, one minute, ten seconds: those three durations are of no use until a signal makes them audible to both corners and the whole hall at once. That is the job of the gong. It opens the round, it stops it, it sends the boxers to their rest and it sends them back to the centre. A clock shows the time; the gong imposes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edomed gong 18 cm \/ 7 in across\u003c\/strong\u003e in polished chrome metal, fixed by a central screw to a wooden plate. The dome carries the \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Boxe\u003c\/strong\u003e mark and the \u003cstrong\u003eFor the Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e line, engraved in gold across the top of the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehammer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a knurled metal rod ending in a \u003cstrong\u003egold-finished T handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. It stows to the right of the gong, held by \u003cstrong\u003etwo clips\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted on a metal plate screwed into the wood: it stays on the base between rounds and is not hunted for at the moment of striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebase is solid wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, dark brown, with rounded corners. Set on a timekeeper's table at the ring apron, the whole thing lifts in one hand and moves from one hall to another.\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\u003eManual ring gong, freestanding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGong diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 cm \/ 7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGong material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, polished chrome finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEsprit Boxe mark and For the Glory line, engraved in gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnurled metal rod, T handle, gold finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo clips on a metal plate screwed to the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark brown solid wood, rounded corners, around 30 x 20 cm \/ 12 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGong fixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral screw through the dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetition, shows, club sparring, training at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026euro;169\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e the gong gives the signal, it does not count the time. In a club the pairing that works is the gong at the ring apron and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boxing-round-timer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Programmable digital boxing round timer\"\u003edigital boxing round timer\u003c\/a\u003e set to your round and rest durations: the timer counts down, the timekeeper strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ring-gong-25cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"25 cm boxing ring gong\"\u003e25 cm ring gong\u003c\/a\u003e — a 25 cm dome, matt black finish, mallet with a shaft — if you want to carry the sound to the back of a tiered hall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boxing-round-timer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Programmable digital boxing round timer\"\u003eDigital boxing round timer\u003c\/a\u003e — programmable countdown of rounds and rests — if you want to manage the time without a timekeeper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ring-rope-spacers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Esprit Boxe ring rope spacers\"\u003eRing rope spacers\u003c\/a\u003e — hold the spacing of the four ropes — if you are equipping the ring itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo equip the full ring: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-ring\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing rings\"\u003eboxing rings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boxing-ring-corner-pads\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing ring corner pads\"\u003ecorner pads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boxing-ring-skirt\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing ring skirt\"\u003ering skirt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the timekeeper's table: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-arcade-machine\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing timers and machines\"\u003eboxing timers and machines\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\"\u003eWhat is a ring gong for in boxing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTo open and close each round. The rules published in \u003cstrong\u003e1867\u003c\/strong\u003e set rounds of \u003cstrong\u003ethree minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e separated by \u003cstrong\u003eone minute\u003c\/strong\u003e of rest: the gong is the signal that makes those limits audible at the same instant to both boxers, both corners, the referee and the crowd. One strike marks the start of the round, one strike marks its end.\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\"\u003eWhich size of ring gong should you choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe diameter of the dome governs the volume. The \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm \/ 7 in\u003c\/strong\u003e covers a club hall and a training ring, taking around \u003cstrong\u003e30 x 20 cm \/ 12 x 8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e of table. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ring-gong-25cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"25 cm boxing ring gong\"\u003e25 cm model\u003c\/a\u003e carries further and takes a base of \u003cstrong\u003e40 x 30 cm \/ 16 x 12 in\u003c\/strong\u003e: that is the format for shows and tiered halls.\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 the hammer supplied with the gong?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, it is part of the product. It is a knurled metal rod with a gold-finished \u003cstrong\u003eT handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, stowed on the base by \u003cstrong\u003etwo clips\u003c\/strong\u003e screwed into the wood. Nothing else to buy: the gong works straight out of the box, with no batteries and nothing to plug in.\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\"\u003eWhy are ten bells struck in tribute to a boxer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003eten\u003c\/strong\u003e is the referee's count. The \u003cstrong\u003e1867\u003c\/strong\u003e rules give a downed boxer \u003cstrong\u003eten seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e to rise unaided; past that, the fight is over. Striking the gong ten times for a champion who has died is a way of saying he did not get up. The custom is followed across every ring sport and is observed standing, in silence, before the first bout of the evening.\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 outside competition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. In a club it paces sparring and bag work in three-minute series. Set on a shelf, with its wooden base and engraved chrome dome, it also works as a piece of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-neon-signs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing decor and neon signs\"\u003eboxing decor\u003c\/a\u003e in an office or a home gym.\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 you look after a chrome gong?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eA soft dry cloth on the dome, which shows fingerprints like any polished chrome. No scouring powder or abrasive sponge, which would scratch the finish and the gold engraving. The wooden base takes a barely damp cloth, without letting it soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"18 cm \/ 7 in","offer_id":54893578322296,"sku":"GONG.RING.18CM","price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/473787795_628132472899591_8281677200597139602_n.jpg?v=1736978508","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/ring-gong-18cm","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}