January 4, 2009
Buyer's guide: Gloves
by Staff Report/
Warrior's Brass Monkey glove
Warrior's Mac Daddy II glove
Warrior's Hypno II glove
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January 4, 2009
by Staff Report/
Warrior's Brass Monkey glove
Warrior's Mac Daddy II glove
Warrior's Hypno II glove
Brine's King II glove
Brine's Silo glove
Brine's Prospect glove
STX's Cell glove
STX's Fleet glove
STX's Agent glove
adidas' adiStrike glove
adidas' Excel glove
adidas' Versa MG.309 glove
Reebok's 9K glove
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We begin another season of equipment guides with a look at the newest in glove technology. For 2009, glove designers continue their efforts to make their products more protective, durable and flexible but also lighter.
Brass Monkey — Warrior calls the new Brass Monkey glove “quite possibly the most perfect lacrosse glove ever made.” Its all-new, patent-pending, Brass Knuckle technology provides an “impenetrable layer of protection for your fingers, without hindering mobility.” The new contour cuff design follows the natural motion of the wrist as the player cradles, passes and shoots. Warrior’s patented VaporVent cooling system provides direct airflow into the glove, keeping hands cool and dry during the action. MSRP: $184.99
Mac Daddy II — The classic design of the original Mac Daddy glove was updated with the latest in glove technology to create a light, well-fitting, protective glove. New features include interior finger guard pads on the side of the index finger for increased protection, increased durability via a lobster palm design that wraps into the joint between the thumb and index finger (a key wear spot on gloves), and an Altium skin exterior material for style. MSRP: $169.99
Hypno II — The Hypno II delivers an ultra-lightweight, breathable, no-nonsense glove at an affordable price. It’s constructed with dual-density foams layered under a hard HDPE plastic. It also includes Warrior’s patented venting system to keep hands cool and dry. MSRP: $74.99
King II — The King II’s patented backhand venting and embossed breathable palms make this glove extremely light and comfortable, while the free-floating wrist guard and flex points allow for maximum feel. Other features include: composite knuckle protection; dual-density foam fingers and backhand; adjustable, trigger-finger padding; ventilator moisture-management performance liner; stretch-fit flex points; and breathable, embossed nash palms with mesh inserts and gussets. MSRP: $214
The Silo — According to Brine, the Silo is engineered to be the most comfortable glove on the market. Brine’s patented backhand venting allows air to pass through while the mesh nylon outer keeps the gloves durable yet flexible. Other features include: adjustable, free-floating wrist cuff; dual-density foam fingers and backhand; trigger-finger padding; ventilator moisture-management; stretch-fit flex points; and breathable, embossed nash palms with mesh inserts and gussets. MSRP: $192
The Prospect — “Designed for the player who wants every advantage on the field,” Brine says the Prospect offers the ultimate option for quick hands. Built with durable, high-performance spacer mesh, the glove is meant to feel weightless. Other features include: adjustable, free-floating wrist cuff; dual-density foam fingers and backhand; stretch-fit flex points; patented backhand venting; and breathable, embossed nash palms with mesh inserts and gussets. MSRP: $158
Cell — STX’s Flex-Kor technology delivers protection and complete range of motion in the cuff and backhand. The glove uses STX’s Maximum Mobility System with specialized Island Stitching. It’s meant to work “like a car’s independent suspension, so your glove can move in all the same ways as your hand.” Other features include quick-pull drawstrings on the cuff for on-the-fly adjustment, highly breathable mesh vents coupled with a sweat-wicking glove liner to provide airflow and breathability; STX’s TriFlex finger design for dexterity and flexibility; and a microbe shield to protect against odors. MSRP: $114.99
Fleet — The Fleet glove’s focus is its featherweight design to allow for quick hands. The floating armor plate system helps with dispersion of high-impact hacks. Other features include: STX’s Maximum Mobility System with specialized Island Stitching; quick-pull drawstrings on the cuff for on-the-fly adjustment; highly breathable mesh vents coupled with a sweat-wicking glove liner to provide airflow and breathability; STX’s TriFlex finger design for dexterity and flexibility; and a microbe shield to protect against odors. MSRP: $94.99
Agent — The Agent has a floating armor plate system for dispersion of high-impact hacks. It also features STX’s Maximum Mobility System with Island Stitching; highly breathable mesh vents coupled with a sweat-wicking glove liner for airflow and breathability; STX’s TriFlex finger design for dexterity and flexibility; and a microbe shield to fight odors. MSRP: $74.99
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adiStrike — Adidas’ ClimaCool technology provides 360 degrees of ventilation and wicks moisture away, keeping hands cool and dry. Other features include: triple-split, pre-curved fingers and double-split thumb for comfort; premium calf-skin leather palms with strategically positioned adidas 3-bar; rubberized logos for extreme feel and control; triple-density protection and side-padded fingers; ergonomically designed top vents for air flow through glove; high-abrasion knuckles; and anatomically designed, dynamic flex points to allow the glove to follow the natural movements of the hand. MSRP: $145
Excel — Adidas’ ClimaLite liner wicks moisture away for cool, dry hands. Other features include: triple-split pre-curved fingers and double split-thumb for broken-in feel; strategically placed mesh palm and finger vents for ventilation; side-padded fingers for protection and mobility; split cuff for total wrist movement; and a floating cuff that protects the wrist while allowing flexible hand motion. MSRP: $90
Versa MG.309 — “Ergonomically designed for the game’s rising stars,” this glove features a split cuff and fingers for comfort and flexibility. Vented sides and a mesh palm keep hands dry, while side-padded fingers offer protection and mobility. MSRP: $49
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9K — The new and improved 9K glove features a buttery-soft goatskin palm that offers “ridiculous feel and comfort.” The 9K also features Reebok’s patented Flex Armor Ventilation backhand design and the Wrist Shield System for “the perfect balance of comfort, protection and ventilation.” MSRP: $160
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