A selection of new products from the June 2006 issue of Ultimate Grappling Magazine.

Rogue Fightgear

Competition Pro Series Gloves/$29.99

First Impressions: These guys mean business.

Why They Are Cool: The Rogue Competition Pro Series Gloves were first released three years ago. • Custom-made for MMA. • Open-palmed glove incorporates the TRI-WRAP™ wrist wrap system (exclusive to Rogue) that offers support, durability and stability. • Made of leather. • Available in a range of colors (black, red, blue, green, yellow and white) and sizes. • Specially formed foam insert offers protection with minimum bulk. • Open-palm design for maximum control while grappling or throwing. • Special lining draws sweat away from the hands. • Use them for workouts, sparring sessions and competitions. • Approved by the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts for use in MMA. • Rogue says that Dan Severn, Guy Mezger and big James Thompson are among those who have worn them.

And Finally: Established in 2001, Rogue Fightgear is dedicated solely to the production of MMA products. Rogue officials told us that they test all their products extensively during the development process, often spending as long as 12 months on a product prior to its release.

Contact Information: www.mmauniverse.com

Rogue Fightgear

Shin Pads/$34.99

Why They Are Cool: Constructed from neoprene and leather. • Feature a pre-curved main pad that fits snugly and comfortably to the shin. • The pre-curved main pad, coupled with the skin-hugging properties of neoprene, help prevent the shin pads from twisting around your leg during heavy sparring or competition use. • Pre-curved main padded panel provides comfort. • Triple-stitched for maximum strength. • Reinforced main seam for added durability. • Laced tie-up top for optimum fit. • Neoprene prevents the pads from slipping and draws moisture away from the skin. • Can be worn with wrestling boots or barefoot. • Available in three sizes (M, L and XL) and five colors.

Contact Info: www.mmauniverse.com

PsyK.O. Gear

Flex Board Shorts/$45
First Impressions: Like a good-looking woman, they caught our eye. Not only is the logo hot, but if you surf, you've got yourself a pocket for your car-door key. Translation: You don't need to hide the keys on the inside of your bumper anymore.

Why They Are Cool: 20-inch length. • Tie front. • No Velcro on the fly. • Constructed from a special micro-fiber. • Designed to stretch. • Use them for training, surfing, skating, wake boarding or even running. • Waist sizes range from 32-38. • Nice logo down the leg. • Pocket on the other leg.

Final Thoughts: The cats at PsyK.O. say that these are limited-edition, so don't procrastinate.

Contact Info: www.psykogear.com