Which goalie gloves are the best

The glove body is made from structured airprene which is the same stuff they use on support braces. These gloves from UhlSport use patented AbsolutGrip which gives an outstanding grip in all weather conditions. The gloves are made from neoprene which has for a long time been used to make wetsuits, so you can imagine that snug, protective feel.

These classic-cut gloves are made from soft latex and are the best choice for comfort. They are totally padded for shock absorption and the embossed rebound zone is designed to help punch balls away. These gloves wear their technology on their sleeve and are perfect for all weather conditions.

The black specks are high resistance focused latex and the blue specks are special wet weather latex. The palm is a 4mm latex foam that provides a lot of grip and the fingers are stiff enough to provide support without impeding movement.

The glove uses a negative cut to provide a close fit to the hand, with a cut between the palm and thumb for a tight and responsive fit. The back of the glove does have rubber sections to help give punches some power, and these are segmented so the glove can still flex, offering a bit of resistance but not heavy protection.

As worn by Petr Cech, the EvoDisc is the first to use a disc as a fastener. Instead of straps, the glove has have a wire down the back of the hand which works like a shoelace to fix the glove to the hand.

The fit can then be tightened or loosened by turning the disc. In theory this sounds like a good idea, although in practice turning these dials while you have the gloves on is pretty difficult. We took to tightening first and then trying to squeeze into the gloves. Having the fastening on the back of the glove also allows the latex to run down the wrist, increasing the area that affords grip. In fact, the glove is pretty much a huge piece of latex rolled around your hands so you have the maximum grip not only around the fingers but also the side of the hands and wrist.

Not only can the right glove make the difference in an important game but can also serve as important pieces of protective equipment.

Goalkeeping gloves are much more than just simple gloves. They are constructed with four separate but equally important sections that help to secure and protect your hands from the harsh impacts that a goalie can sustain. In a good pair of gloves, the backhand section will be fully padded and may also include a latex cushion to protect the hands when punching or deflecting the ball.

If you are looking at a pair of gloves that has only one layer of padding on the backhand you may want to keep browsing as that is rarely enough protection to prevent bruising of the hand. The fingers are part of the best defense that a goalkeeper has. They need to be flexible while staying fully protected. Look for flexible but firm spines that are fitted into the finger sleeves that will keep the material tight and prevent any hyperextension of the fingers due to force.

Whether you choose an overall loose fit or something tighter it is important to have proper spine splint protection to shield you from breaks and sprains. The palm of your glove can either be smooth or dimpled. The smooth glove is outfitted with a specific adhesive coating that helps with the gripping and catching of the ball.

This coating will eventually wear off during use so it is recommended that smooth gloves are saved for game use only. The dimpled palm surface is designed to give a better grip on the ball as well. This design is much more rugged and durable and is most often used as a practice glove since it can take a beating. There are four unique cuts that can be found in goalie gloves. There are no real advantages or disadvantages to each and it is entirely a matter of preference and comfort for each athlete to choose.

I selected current, varied, well-received gloves to offer you some potential options. If you can recommend a particular pair of gloves, please suggest it in the comments section. Skip to content. Whatever brand of GK gloves you decide to buy, look for the following attributes.

The quality of the latex palms influences how much grip and control you have of the ball. Goalkeeper Glove Cuts.