O/T but get some gloves to fix the problem with your hands. They look cool, feel cool, and soften the hits on your hands. I had the same problem as you, and promptly went out and bought JT gloves. They fixed my problems, and since then I have been numerously hit in the hands. They take away almost all the sting.

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