Buying new Gloves... What is the best for under $100.

[HattrickSwayze 3]

Jsmart, what did you think of the SE16's? I'm using the SE6's right now in your same situation, just that I play forward instead of defense. I like them alot. The double nash palm doesn't take away feel too much, and I think the Nash w/ goat skin on the SE16 is a little thinner. Good protection I think. I've taken some chops on the hand and a lot of crashes into the boards (cause I suck), and never got any stingers. I'm not sure if the 15's fit you very well or not, but I like the cuff on mine. Good mobility.

[jsmart 0]

Warrior Haymaker.......try them on. they feel like the Vapor XXXX at less than half the cost

I have not read anything on the Warrior's....at least nothing positive...lol

I was about to pick up a pair this weekend, but they got trashed on here.

Jsmart, what did you think of the SE16's? I'm using the SE6's right now in your same situation, just that I play forward instead of defense. I like them alot. The double nash palm doesn't take away feel too much, and I think the Nash w/ goat skin on the SE16 is a little thinner. Good protection I think. I've taken some chops on the hand and a lot of crashes into the boards (cause I suck), and never got any stingers. I'm not sure if the 15's fit you very well or not, but I like the cuff on mine. Good mobility.

I really liked them (they were on my short list)...but they got trashed on here, so I was having second thoughts about them...

Seems like the only glove that survives the ModSquad is the NB 4-roll...lol

[TBLfan 25]

SE16 was unimpressive. I pretty much dislike every warrior glove but the wide franchise glove and even then, I'd rather have Eagle. NBH 4-rolls are bulky, not bad for the price at retail but for a few bucks more you could have better.

My favorite semi-available gloves are Easton 4-rolls and you can find those for under $150 on a semi-regular basis.

[jsmart 0]

SE16 was unimpressive. I pretty much dislike every warrior glove but the wide franchise glove and even then, I'd rather have Eagle. NBH 4-rolls are bulky, not bad for the price at retail but for a few bucks more you could have better.

My favorite semi-available gloves are Easton 4-rolls and you can find those for under $150 on a semi-regular basis.

We'll I'm going to have to keep looking and trying on gloves...I don't have a good sense for what's good or not good...I'm still too new and everything feels about the same, but my 952's won't last forever and I want to spice up the color of my gear a bit...

[HattrickSwayze 3]

SE16 was unimpressive. I pretty much dislike every warrior glove but the wide franchise glove and even then, I'd rather have Eagle. NBH 4-rolls are bulky, not bad for the price at retail but for a few bucks more you could have better.

My favorite semi-available gloves are Easton 4-rolls and you can find those for under $150 on a semi-regular basis.

Just curious, what didn't you like about the SE16's? My SE6's felt bulky at first, especially in the palms, but once they got broken in they feel really nice. I liked the feel of the palm in the Warrior gloves I tried on (MacDaddy's), but they were just way too expensive. I'm probly in the same boat as Jsmart. I haven't tried nearly enough things to know which ones are the top of the line. I'd like to try a pair of Eagle gloves at some point. Part of what narrowed me down to the SE6 glove is that I like the synthetic leather compared to the nylon.

[jsmart 0]

SE16 was unimpressive. I pretty much dislike every warrior glove but the wide franchise glove and even then, I'd rather have Eagle. NBH 4-rolls are bulky, not bad for the price at retail but for a few bucks more you could have better.

My favorite semi-available gloves are Easton 4-rolls and you can find those for under $150 on a semi-regular basis.

Does eagle have 15's?

[TBLfan 25]

SE16 felt cheap and the palm wasn't appealing, too thick and lack of feel.

[Chadd 916]

SE16 was unimpressive. I pretty much dislike every warrior glove but the wide franchise glove and even then, I'd rather have Eagle. NBH 4-rolls are bulky, not bad for the price at retail but for a few bucks more you could have better.

My favorite semi-available gloves are Easton 4-rolls and you can find those for under $150 on a semi-regular basis.

Does eagle have 15's?

PPF+ is a full 15 as is the CP95 and some of the pro stocks floating around are as well, you just have to have an idea what the guy wears.

[eric42434224 1]

.........................................

[TBLfan 25]

Incorrrect.

Yeah, really. 1/4" is roughly the difference between a 15" and a 14" glove.

In Eagle, 1/4" IS the difference between a 14 and 15 inch glove.

In finger length.

[TBLfan 25]

The comment was in response to Chadd's comment on finger length. I wasn't talking at all about cuff length, width, depth, palm sizing... just finger length.

[jsmart 0]

SE16 was unimpressive. I pretty much dislike every warrior glove but the wide franchise glove and even then, I'd rather have Eagle. NBH 4-rolls are bulky, not bad for the price at retail but for a few bucks more you could have better.

My favorite semi-available gloves are Easton 4-rolls and you can find those for under $150 on a semi-regular basis.

Does eagle have 15's?

PPF+ is a full 15 as is the CP95 and some of the pro stocks floating around are as well, you just have to have an idea what the guy wears.

Can you give me some guidance on where I should look for these...I'm not having much luck with the traditional channels.

Thanks!

[TBLfan 25]

hockeymonkey has ppf+ in-stock.

[jsmart 0]

I didn't see it on their website?!?!?!

Do I have to call them?

[donkey87 0]

Hockey Giant has them.

[TBLfan 25]

Hockey Giant has them.

Thanks for the correction. giant, has them. Monkey has just about everything else but ppf+

[Chadd 916]

Hockey Giant has them.

Thanks for the correction. giant, has them. Monkey has just about everything else but ppf+

As does Cyclone Taylor and a couple other sites last time I checked. There are some options out there for special colors or different materials.

[TBLfan 25]

thehockeyshop.com had some too. ...I knew I had seen them elsewhere too.

[epstud74 24]

There are a lot of cheaper but functional gloves out there.

One doesnt need to spend $180-200 on gloves if they dont want to.

The Warrior Haymaker is a decent glove for $60

NBH 4 roll is a pretty good glove for $90

There are lots of them on HG or HM..including pro stock gloves.

I suggest just trying on a few pairs and finding which pair feels best.

I own a bunch of gloves, but am most comfortable in my $100 Graf G700s

[jsmart 0]

The Warrior Haymaker is a decent glove for $60

NBH 4 roll is a pretty good glove for $90

the 4 roll will get votes all day and is a great glove...I can't find the size and color combo I want in it.

As for the Warrior I have not heard one person on here call a glove they make decent...I do like the look of them though

[jaybird3 0]

gloves is all pp. i find myself that if i'm gonna get gloves for less then a hundred i have to really go down into the 40-60 range because any higher and for me its to much technology with stretch palms and grip and wrist wraps or whatever new technology. look at super high end and i believe the technology is no different then those gloves as lower end. eagles and mia's only technology was advanced material. but essentially it was leather palm, pads and nylon/synthetic cover. that said i'm a big fan of the tps r8. tight fit, low technology, cheaper then eagles. be sure to grab a stick while you try them on, that was a $120 mistake i don't want to make again

[Rustpot 1]

gloves is all pp. i find myself that if i'm gonna get gloves for less then a hundred i have to really go down into the 40-60 range because any higher and for me its to much technology with stretch palms and grip and wrist wraps or whatever new technology. look at super high end and i believe the technology is no different then those gloves as lower end. eagles and mia's only technology was advanced material. but essentially it was leather palm, pads and nylon/synthetic cover. that said i'm a big fan of the tps r8. tight fit, low technology, cheaper then eagles. be sure to grab a stick while you try them on, that was a $120 mistake i don't want to make again

Craftsmanship, quality of materials, comfort, durability and performance are what you're paying for with more expensive gloves. That "technology" is on different models in different lines of gloves.

It all comes down to how much you're willing to pay and what you're looking for. I've been through 7 sets of gloves with 3 more on the way to my apartment trying to find the perfect glove. All these great gloves- Mission M1, TPS HGT, Bauer XX for example- and I just find tiny things that make me not be 100% in love with them.

[jaybird3 0]

i forgot to mention the best glove i ever had was a pair of sandes. don't hear much about them and my first pair disappeared. haven't been able to try on the new ones so i haven't gotten a new pair. but if they are anything like the pair i lost 3 years ago (wore them for over 2 years before that and they were in my opinion only getting better with age) i would snap them up without thinking

[Rustpot 1]

i forgot to mention the best glove i ever had was a pair of sandes. don't hear much about them and my first pair disappeared. haven't been able to try on the new ones so i haven't gotten a new pair. but if they are anything like the pair i lost 3 years ago (wore them for over 2 years before that and they were in my opinion only getting better with age) i would snap them up without thinking

I borrowed a set from a buddy for a skate, they were blissful. There are several older pairs on ebay for like $35, but I have no idea how they compare to the set I tried.

[letsgopens 0]

There's too many factors involved. Color, material, fit, palms. If you like the Bauer fit but don't want to spend the money to get the XX or XXX, the X and XV are both very good value gloves for your money.

I agree on the many factors and it is PP, Vapor XV's have been a great value for the money for me and very protective in an adult league. Had them for two years and the fit is still great, palms in good condition (I play 2-3 times a week through the year). Also, they surround my hands and wrists very comfortably while still allowing flexibility with my hands. Not quite a short cuff, but I have caught a stick between the cuff and elbow (forearm) pad in the past.