Five Tips when Buying Gloves For Goalkeeping

Why does a goalkeeper need to wear a glove?  Even some of the best goalkeepers around the world never even wear a pair of gloves, and they are on top of their performance. Then why do we need to wear them?  Well my friend by wearing goalkeeper glove, it will give us an advantage especially when trying to stop a speeding ball shot from inside the field and especially when they’re faced with top shooter likes of Rooney, C. Ronaldo and Messi.

When goalkeeper wear goalkeeper’s glove, be it a fingersave type or just a standard one, it will give them better chance at defending and maintain their performance, also provide a longer period of time for comfort.  But how does a person know about purchasing the right set of gloves?  Well then, below are some tips here on how you can use when purchasing a new goalkeeper glove.

1.  Does the size fit?

Imagine wearing a pair of small size goalkeeper glove when playing for a match. The comfort is priority. Always try from the biggest goalkeeper glove, and then slowly reduce the size. This will help you find the right size. Don’t be too tight or too loose.

2.  Do some research of the brand

A lot of specialize goalies glove companies provide catalogs for goalkeeper’s glove which have more information on the grip and durability.  Do some research online and find the most appropriate glove that is best suited for your type of play.  Higher end goalie’s glove is not always better!

3.  Try on the gloves

Once you have found the perfect brand that suit all your requirements, then head over to the sport shops and try to locate them. Once you obtain it, feel the thickness of the palm and fingers. It is important to have a thick layer.  If it’s too thin, it will lose the grip over the years. If it’s too thick then you won’t be able to feel the ball.  Go on and try them on, if the size is a bit too long in the finger length a bit, then that is fine.  You would want about a few cm widths at the top of your fingers.

4.  Spine or No Spine

The recently spine technology has contributed to the attribute of goalkeeping gloves. Some prefer the spineless technology, but some prefer the spine technology. One reason with the spine technology is that you would feel less, or lost sensitivity of the touch and it deflected each catch instead of catching it.  However most of the top goalkeepers wear the spine protection.  Like I say, this depends on each person’s personal preferences. You should try out both if you have the chance.

5.  Durability of the Glove

Durability of the glove is an important factor for the goalkeeper.  Once it is damaged, you will want to invest in a new one. Try to look for the gloves that have such durability and also at the same time provide a good grip. It is important to clean the gloves after each match or practice to ensure they will have a longer life. Glove cleaners are available out there, but you can use the cheaper option which is by using mild dish soap along with some warm water. It has the same effect.

Extra Tip:  Never ever let the palm of the gloves face the sun or any form of heat as this will damaged easily and will not be able to cleaning them effectively.