As a bit of a kit fanatic, I love getting the chance to try out professional standard goalkeeping gear whenever I have the chance. I don't think much compares as a goalie obsessive to wearing kit that has been specially made for an elite level GK. In America, for ice hockey especially, a lot of goalies will get 'pro returns' at a great price, allowing them to play with great protection and extra features not normally featured in stock pads (like an SMU glove basically). And I think this is something that would be great to feature on the blog to add a bit of spice and difference.
Personally, I think it would be awesome to have this kind of thing seen more regularly in the football GK Union, with lower level GK's learning more about gloves and their features by getting the chance to play with a pair worn by their fan fave goalie.
First up is a pair of Sells rollfinger Aqua gloves made for Paddy Kenny. I got them from that well known auction site (aka Ebay!) where you can often find some great deals. First impressions were how much they were an incredibly tight fit. I have slight (slim/thin) fingers, apparently like those of an artist/sculptor/painter and with the rollfinger design made to conform to the finger as close as possible, it was really noticeable how tight the fit was.
I think this would have a big impact in game, as it was harder to bring the fingers in, versus the cut-in designs you see that make it easier to bend the fingers without limiting glove W shape. This was pretty much the main design change, other than the added extra venting, with the glove pretty much stock otherwise.
Personally, I think it would be awesome to have this kind of thing seen more regularly in the football GK Union, with lower level GK's learning more about gloves and their features by getting the chance to play with a pair worn by their fan fave goalie.
First up is a pair of Sells rollfinger Aqua gloves made for Paddy Kenny. I got them from that well known auction site (aka Ebay!) where you can often find some great deals. First impressions were how much they were an incredibly tight fit. I have slight (slim/thin) fingers, apparently like those of an artist/sculptor/painter and with the rollfinger design made to conform to the finger as close as possible, it was really noticeable how tight the fit was.
I think this would have a big impact in game, as it was harder to bring the fingers in, versus the cut-in designs you see that make it easier to bend the fingers without limiting glove W shape. This was pretty much the main design change, other than the added extra venting, with the glove pretty much stock otherwise.
Gloves before the wash!
The bacteria noticeable after the wash!!
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