Month: March 2023

It comes as no surprise that fingersave gloves offer protection from accidents, and are favoured by goalkeepers suffering from injuries. When returning from a medical condition,  goalkeepers look to protect their fingers during practice or a game using fingersave gloves. It is common for young goalkeepers to wonder if wearing fingersave gloves is a good idea or not. We hope this article will help you find an answer to your question.

What Is A Fingersave In Goalkeeper Gloves?

The fingersave feature in a glove helps protect the goalkeeper’s fingers by increasing their protection level. The fingersave glove usually has spines on each finger except the thumb and can be easily removed. Goalkeepers are less likely to sustain injuries when they wear their fingersave gloves.

Although fingersave gloves provide this protection, not all goalkeepers are comfortable wearing them. This is due to the fact that it limits finger movements as the spines inserted in the gloves do not have any flexibility.

Due to their sturdiness, most goalkeepers only use fingersave gloves at specific times in their careers. Even though it all depends on the goalkeeper’s comfort level, here are a few reasons why fingersave gloves can be used by goalkeepers.

When To Wear Fingersave Goalkeeper Gloves

Fingersave gloves are generally preferred by goalkeepers recovering from injuries. Fingersave gloves are also worn by new and young goalkeepers, just entering the game at the beginner level until they get a good understanding of the goalkeeper’s game and know how to handle the ball without getting hurt.

It is entirely up to each individual whether or not they choose to wear fingersave gloves, but we recommend using them after an injury for a while. If kids are just starting with the game, they should only use fingersave to a limited extent, so that they don’t get habituated to a particular type, and stay with their natural game.

To make sure that the game goes on even in situations where you feel the slightest discomfort or pain, you should always have a pair of fingersave gloves in your game kit.

The Best Option For Fingersave Goalkeeper Gloves At Just Keepers!

Now that you know when to wear fingersave gloves, it’s important to always get the best quality to experience what the pros do. There are a variety of fingersave glove options available at Just Keepers in the UK. Our collection of fingersave gloves includes those worn by professionals. Below is a list of fingersave goalkeeper gloves from Just Keepers that you can consider to suit your requirements.

• Adidas predator PRO fingersave goalkeeper gloves, made with a blend of recycled and renewable materials with silicone high-definition grip elements on their knit backhand along with extended latex grip on thumb and fingersave spines.
• Adidas predator PRO PROMO fingersave gloves with silicon high-definition grip elements on their knit backhand to ensure precise clearances without sacrificing flexibility. These pair of gloves have a negative cut, URG 1.0 PRO grade latex, mesh gussets between fingers, extended latex grip on the thumb and fingersave spines.
• Adidas predator edge fingersave PRO PROMO Neg, strapless, having a high grip, negative cut with anatomical flex zones, zone skin on fingers and backhand, URG 1.0, and spines.

If you are looking for more options with fingersave gloves, get in touch with us and get more information on products related to goalkeeping.

A goalkeeping glove’s grip, control, durability, and protection levels are significantly influenced by the latex type. Goalkeeper gloves are made using different types of latex. A player’s game level and climatic conditions determine which latex gloves are the best to suit their needs. Latex thickness varies from glove to glove. There is a general range of thickness between 3 and 4 mm for latex. Some gloves use thicker latex, such as 6 mm. However, many professionals do not consider such thick latex gloves.

To select a goalkeeper’s glove that meets your needs, let us understand what latex is and what its different types are.

What Is Latex In Goalkeeper Gloves?

Latex is a layer used on the palm of goalkeeping gloves. When it comes to gripping and controlling the ball, the type and thickness of the latex play an important role.

The palm of a goalkeeper’s glove is the first thing that a goalie would consider before buying a pair of goalkeeping gloves. A soft latex will help you feel the ball much better in comparison to a thick latex glove. Conversely, thicker latex gloves will be more durable than thinner ones and will provide more protection.

Due to the variety of latex gloves available on the market, choosing the perfect pair of goalie gloves with the correct latex type can be difficult.

Here’s how we make it easy for you.

What Are The Different Goalkeeper Glove Latex Types

Goalkeeping latex gloves can be classified as below:

‘Contact Latex’ type, best suited to dry weather conditions. Wet weather conditions are also suitable for it, but its effectiveness is less when compared to the ‘Cyclone Latex’. Additionally, it has good durability.

‘Cyclone Latex’ type is best suited to wet weather conditions. This is equally durable when compared to ‘Contact latex’.

‘Mega Grip Latex’ type, is somewhat suitable for dry weather but not that good when compared to ‘Contact Latex’ and ‘Cyclone Latex’. The durability is also the lowest when compared to other latex types.

‘Giga Grip Latex’ type is an option when you are looking for a multi-weather pair of goalkeeper gloves that suits dry and wet weather and has good durability.

‘Supersoft Latex’ type, has a good grip, and does well with dampening conditions but is less sticky as compared to other latex types. This latex type also lacks good durability.

‘Quartz+ Latex’ type is an excellent all-around durable latex. Provides a good grip and works well in both dry and wet conditions.

Choosing The Right Latex Goalkeeper Gloves

The above types of latex have been listed for you to compare with what most suits you and your climatic conditions. In choosing the correct latex type for your GK gloves, keep in mind that soft latex will give a better grip on a ball, hard latex will provide more durability, thin latex will help to control the ball better, and the thickness of the latex determines the level of protection.

You can select your pair of goalkeeper gloves based on grip, control, durability and protection.

Just Keepers offers a variety of goalkeeping gloves with different latex types used by professionals. Get in touch with us today to buy your perfect pair of gloves.