Visibility

The ultimate punch protection is complete evasion, but it's hard to defend against punches you can't see. Even if you still get hit, it's crucial that you see the punch. Being able to see the punch allows you to brace for the impact or roll off the shot and also evade the follow-up punches. The more advanced boxers rely on good defense over heavy padding for protection.

The ultimate punch protection is complete evasion.

Visibility is determined by the cheek protectors and forehead area as well as the thickness of the padding around the front of the face. Different brands and different models all vary in the amount of padding and shape of the cheek protectors. Too much padding and you'll feel like you're buried deep inside your headgear. Cheek protectors can be bent a little bit outwards so they don't cover your vision too much.

I must also advise you to try on different sizes. Headgear that's too big for your head will protrude further out from your face and takes away some of your vision. The cheek protectors will also be bigger and farther from your face, further decreasing your vision.