How Do You Size And Take Care Of Goalkeeper Gloves?
To a serious goalkeeper, gloves are just as important as cleats. Gloves help a keeper control a shot, provide protection, and comfort. Part of learning about being a goalkeeper is to also understand how to take care of the equipment that protect you from the elements and stinging attacker’s shot. • Know that gloves Are perishable : The reality is; the more expensive the glove, the better the grip but the less the glove lasts. Super Soft and sticky latex palms found in professional grade gloves provide exceptional grip but not much in durability. Very tacky game gloves with a lot of grip will start showing signs of wear or even start flaking during the first use. It is not a quality issue it is because the latex is soft. Buying a glove with more durability will be at the expense of some grip. A glove designed for games will last on average 12 –14 games before they have to be converted to the practice ranks. Some keepers get more than a season but that depends on how well the keeper care
