KennyWu

Bauer MX3 Gloves Size: 13" Time Used: 6 months Fit 10/10 These gloves have an anatomical fit. I wanted gloves that were tight and compared to the 1X and 1N gloves these were the tightest and had the least amount of movement. The MX3 gloves were also slightly tighter than the Warrior QR1 gloves which were reviewed by members here to be fairly snug. The Quattro palm is thin and allows for a good feel. There is good mobility with these gloves -- they are unnoticeable during games. Protection 10/10 Excellent protection with the MX3 gloves. the MD foam and the 3 piece thumb is similar to the 1X. No issues taking solid stick hacks from opposing players. The 13" glove leaves a bit of the wrist exposed but when paired with a Eagle wrist protectors the gap is erased. Weight 10/10 As mentioned earlier, you do not notice the gloves during games. They may not be the lightest gloves by a number of grams on paper over the competitors but it's good enough. The 37.5 fabric is excellent! After 6 months (3-5 times a week) the wear is minimal and they still dry out over night. Sweat doesn't get drenched in and the gloves remain light over long sessions on the ice. Durability 7/10 I had issue with the stitching inside the glove between the cloth and leather. Around the finger areas on both gloves I had the materials come loose and tear. This happened after 8-10 weeks of use. You can't tell there is anything wrong from the exterior but when you put on the glove the fingers can feel the issue. A few threads on the exterior of the gloves also came loose that is not a major issue and is regular wear and tear. A case was opened with Bauer warranty but I have yet to hear back. I've managed to live with the issue. Intangibles The 37.5 liner is awesome! The fit is great and has held up over time without getting too loose (my CCM CL500 gloves loosened too much in comparison). Only issue is with the interior issues. Compared with the NXG gloves they feel identical except for a few exterior visual changes. My MX3 gloves were all black so they contrast nightly with the yellow interior. They are fairly discreet and not flashy. Conclusion 9/10 I think these are great gloves for someone looking for the snuggest fit. An alternative would be the 1X gloves or the QR1 (better price point).

I picked these up a few months ago coming from a few years using the old yellows. The heel is a bit higher but it feels pretty good. Oddly, the LHS recommended I get the largest one (11?) while my skate is only an 8 so I had to do a lot of trimming up front but the larger heel felt more snug. This did get rid of some heel lift i've been getting in my Supremes.

Cool, I was there too and felt the same. Beauchmin had a lot of hard passes that his teammates couldn't handle, hopefully he passes a little softer to them? Also, notice the Woz? :lol: At the warm up skate he was one of the last guys on and took the last shot on the empty net and promptly missed. He got a few hoots and hollers for that.

Helmet: Bauer H5500 (replaced my old Jofa 390s!) w/ITECH visor sometimes Oakely Aviator Shoulders: Jofa Elbow: Jofa Pants: Tackla Shin: Jofa Skates: Bauer Vapor XXX Gloves: Easton short-cuff; Jofa ASD Sticks: I switch between the old Easton aluminums that I love, one piece Mission/Bauers and combo Easton/Eastons