Question 005: Twist vs. No Twist

I’m not a professional martial artist or fighter—but I am interested in the subject non-sport systems of fighting and self-defense– particularly from a evidence-based, biomechanical perspective. I was searching the net to find information about punching-technique theory and ran across your extremely well-written and enlightening article, “Twist versus No Twist”. One of the key sentences for me was this: “However, the benefits of punching with a vertical fist are neutralized when wearing gloves.” Can I conclude then that if gloves are NOT worn, that the twisting boxing-style punches are not optimal, in your view?