Buyers Guide To Hockey Gloves
If you are going to play hockey, hockey gloves are a must. They
protect your hands and wrists without compromising flexibility or
comfort.
Glove sizes range from youth which is around 9 inches to adult
which is around 16 inches. You should use a tape measure to measure
the distance from your elbow pad to the tip of your fingers. This will
give you your glove size.
Different manufacturers use different sizing methods. If you are
buying online you’ll need to check their sizing charts before
ordering.
Traditional hockey gloves were made of leather but today we see
many high tech materials such as Kevlar and nylon which gives
increased strength and durability. It’s okay if your gloves are bit large
just make sure they aren’t sloppy.
There are many hockey glove manufactures all offering a full line
of gloves to choose from, ranging from relatively inexpensive to higher
end.
Eagle
Eagle gloves determine the length and extension by the model
number. Eagle uses injection molded technology and venting to
provide a lightweight glove with dual density foam and a fully locking
thumb. It has a tapered fit with a three piece index finger.
Bauer
The Bauer Supreme 2000 is their top glove. It offers low density foam
for protection and maximum comfort as well as thumb lock and 4 roll
construction.
Koho
The polyethylene insert in the Koho gloves offers extra protection. The
synthetic leather exterior is combined with two piece fingers and a
flex thumb. Complete with reinforced nash palm, and cuff hinge, as
well as knuckle cradle.
CCM
CCM offers an adjustable cuff that has a really good range of motion.
Complete with armfoam expanded propylene plastic inserts, and a split
knuckle. The goatskin palm is well ventilated and it has a reinforced
thumb. The interior is softer and more comfortable than previous
gloves.
Easton
Easton claims to have the most comfortable and high tech hockey
glove on the market. It comes complete with an antibacterial liner,
dual density foam, and flexgrip knuckles. It has a two piece finger and
smart cuff, as well as an all leather palm, and ventilated fingers.
Louisville
Has a patent pending rotated tapered finger which allows more natural
movement. Their gloves have a 3 piece index finger, and a hyperlock
thumb. Their dual density foam has a coolmax lining, and a flared
cuff.
Itech
This glove has the techlite leather construction with five piece
ergonomic cuff roll. Complete with nash palm, flex thumb, and
ergonomic backroll, as well as the 2 piece fingers and side finger
protection.
Oakley
Has a full leather glove with multi density 4 lb foam. Complete with
polyethylene inserts, double reinforced palm, and 2 piece finger
breaks. The Gusset design produces a square glove.
Graf
Claims to offer maximum protection without the excess weight of other
hockey gloves. Complete with dual density foam, mesh gussets, and
hydrophilic liner. It has the reinforced nash palm, two piece finger,
and ergonomic cuff.
RBK
Reinforced palm allows for easy break in and superior comfort. They
claim to have unmatched grip and durability. Their gloves are water
resistant. They have a four piece protective cuff which incorporates
the floating cuff roll giving maximum flexibility. Their air exchange
system provides direct cooling to the hands.
There are plenty of other hockey glove manufacturers, all offering
a full line of gloves to meet your playing style and personal needs.
Shop around before buying hockey gloves. In fact you can get some
great deals on line!
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