TPS HGT

[McCabe#1 0]

I'm looking at ordering a pair of TPS HGT's and I was wondering if there is anything I should have ordered on them? A certain type of palm, etc. Any comments would be great. Thanks.

[Timber 0]

I'm sure I'll take some heat for this opinion, but here goes: Personally, HGT's are by far my favorite glove, but I would never get a nylon TPS glove again due the the lack of durability. I have had 2 pairs of portofino shell HGT's in the last 3 years (the THG version with no plastic inserts, the '05 HGT) and loved them both. I had a pair of '04 cable knit HGT's that I returned after 1 game due to multiple cuts on the backroll and fingers (they were, however very comfortable, light and flexible).

[McCabe#1 0]

Is the nylon really that bad durability wise???

[Hipster 5]

Yes, Nylon does not hold up well. Its great if you play on a team that has equipment provided...nice and light.

I still like real cowhide leather for durability.

I have a pair of Lousivilles that were the pre-cursor to the TPS HGT in all leather. I take good care of them with Lexol and new palms, I take them to the bootmaker for stiches/repairs, and they still look and play great. The are practically part of my hand now.

IMO, nothing beats a pair of pro-quality all leather gloves if you need to keep them for awhile and you want a pair that's worth re-palming instead of just getting new mitts. They are expensive, but if you take care of them, they last and perform. They quickly become one of your favorite and most trusted pieces of equipment.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

That's really strange...I've never had a durability issue with cable knit.

[mik3 1]

I've had my nylon HGTs for almost a year, other than some discoloration in the white cuff they're perfect.

[McCabe#1 0]

JR, Have you used Cable Knit for a long time?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

I wore those CB gloves for a good year and never had a problem.

[McCabe#1 0]

Would you recommend me getting it on my gloves?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

I like it. My next set will be cable knit/nylon.

[McCabe#1 0]

Any type of palm I should get? Any options I should get? Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

[mik3 1]

I have cable knit with digital palms, perfect gloves IMO

[McCabe#1 0]

Mik, the cable knit has been durable? How many games do you play a year? Thanks.

[mack 44]

I have cable knit and digital palms on my TPSs and both have held up extremely well. Only marks or scuffs that show up on mine are from sticks.

[Dave 1]

I own a pair of Response+ with CableKnit for 1.5 years and that stuff is tougher than anything I've ever seen on gloves.

[mik3 1]

Mik, the cable knit has been durable? How many games do you play a year? Thanks.

I rotate them with a pair of eagles, but they've seen a lot of time. Very very slight wear shown in the left palm and some discoloration on the cuff. otherwise, look just like the day I got them.

[mojo122 538]

I have a pair of HGTs that have cable knit/nylon except for the backroll on the cuff and thumb. After a year the nylon looks great, but the portofino is scraped and cut in a couple of spots. Going all nylon next time. Love the digitech palm as well.

[Duder84 0]

bit off topic but how much have are the hgt's in cdn dollars? i saw them at cyclone taylor's today, but forgot to check the price

[A_Steeves12 0]

here they are around $119-$109 cad

[Duder84 0]

is that in the east? i live in vancouver

[mack 44]

Their site has the HGT2s listed for $99 USD.

[A_Steeves12 0]

is that in the east? i live in vancouver

ohh yeah i live in Halifax NS

[Hipster 5]

That's really strange...I've never had a durability issue with cable knit.

The pair I had got blade slashes and water stains.

[jason@ewh 0]

I have cable knit and digital palms on my TPSs and both have held up extremely well. Only marks or scuffs that show up on mine are from sticks.

hey got a pic of these things?

[mack 44]

Yup, they've been posted.