Easton Stealth Gloves

[Fixxer 0]

I just bought a pair of these not more than 30 minutes ago and when I arrive home and open the bag containing my gloves I find that the index fingers are crooked to the point that there is constant pulling on them. Is this normal and will it break in eventually or should I return them?

[duch 0]

As an Easton user I've found the fingers in the newer Synergy and Stealth gloves seem much shorter than in previous models in the same size category. A 14 inch glove seems to be slightly cramped and when I buy I need to move up to 15 inch to get the feel I'm used to with say a pair of Bauer or RBK gloves. I don't know the reasoning for this. Maybe Easton figures it makes them more responsive feeling.

The long and short of this though is I really don't like the newer Synergy gloves as far as fit is concerned. The older Z-Air models felt much more comfortable because of the looser fit. Your gloves may feel more comfortable after a few games. I have opted to go with a pair of Bauer Vapor XX's because the feel was incredible from the start and the feel even better now that their breaking in. I have been a devoted Easton user for quite a few years but lately their gloves seem to have a little less ,in the way of fit than their major competitors, in my humble opinion. I'm also not a big fan of their smart cuff as well.

[TBLfan 25]

the 07 model eastons have longer fingers than the past few years models. Still not as long as bauers or eagles but more like TPS.

[Grave77Digger 1]

I picked up a pair of S4s from my LHS for $45 and there seems to be a hard piece of plastic on the inside of the thumb that has been causing me some discomfort. They deffinitly dont feel as mobile as my previous Vapor gloves.

[GH_ID 0]

My friend bought pro stock Stealth gloves and the index was pulling to. He baked them and it finally got better. Maybe you should give it a try.

[Fixxer 0]

Ha I returned them about 30 minutes after making this post and bought reebok 5ks. I love them so I am a happy camper :)