Quickest way to break in gloves

[kovalchuk71 212]

Any tips..I have tps hgts if anone needs to know that

[pldhockey4 0]

jsut like new skates, i wear them around the house and constantly open and close the palm.

[hurricane 0]

jsut like new skates, i wear them around the house and constantly open and close the palm.

jog in them...the body heat and sweat works awesome.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Another question, what do plastic inserts in thumbs do and will it affect anhting if im nopt used to it

[Oberon 0]

The first thing I ever do with a new pair of gloves is drink a beer (or two, to be safe - one in each hand). Beyond this, I don't think HGTs need much (if any) break-in time. Mine felt great the first time I used them.

[chippa13 1844]

Protect your thumbs and no.

[tier 0]

The plastic inserts in thumbs work to stop them being bent backward and sprained or dislocated. My new gloves have them and you don't notice them at all when wearing.

[Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3]

In my opinion, plastic inserts make the glove stiffer, so the break in is like 1-2 ice times more,

[Nick23 0]

On my top hand (left) I HATE the thumb and index going together when i open and close my hand, so i open it up and put it around the desk for my computer, do that in between sessions for about 2 weeks and its all good! If the glove isnt that well protected i bent it backwards, stretches the palm so theyre a bit more flexable from the off.

[Cheesehead 0]

any other tips???

thanks

[devilsrule711 0]

put the gloves on an arm rest or chair over night or until u need them it should open up the space b/t the index finger and thumb

[hockeyblood 11]

Shoot pucks in your garage, stick handle with golf/smart hockey ball...That's the quickest way IMO.

[jbyun04 7]

wear them when you watch tv, just play with them, play with a smartball with your gloves on if you ahve one, shoot around in the garage, sleep with them on (works wonders for any piece of equipment you need to break-in although I don't reccommend skates) and thats about all i have for now

[iceholes 0]

carry around a softball or baseball for a bit in the house

[G.M. 0]

Any tips..I have tps hgts if anone needs to know that

skate oven. 4 minutes.

[JRR812 0]

If you want a glove dont have to break in buy eagles.

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

Another question, what do plastic inserts in thumbs do and will it affect anhting if im nopt used to it

I asked a similar question recently, and JR basically said it was to protect your thumb being pushed backwards, and its a personal preference.

At which point I went home and took them out.

Has made a huge difference for me personally, so much more comfortable with the stick in my hand and freedom with the glove.

For what its worth I wear TPS Bionics, 14", so may have similar fit to yours.

But the thumb lock was a cause of serious frustration to me, because I felt like I was so restricted with them.

Best move I made, glovewise taking out the lock, have not noticed any compromise in protection, but have not had my thumb bent back yet either (hopefully never will)

[pldhockey4 0]

If you want a glove dont have to break in buy eagles.

yeah, i feel like they are ready to use as soon as you get them.