hockey glove materials - most durable

[greyraven8 9]

What is the most durable material used for the exterior of hockey gloves?

Couldn't care less if it's light weight or even good looking; next pair of gloves I get I want the exterior to last for a long, long time. Would like a glove that is worth repalming.

I've looked at eagle's site and they have tufftek, portofino, sythetic leather, carbon, and used to have a natural leather a couple years ago. I'm sure other manufacturers have other materials; feel free to share anything that has worked well for you.

Also, of secondary importance, what is the most durable palm (lasts the longest) - I know there is a variety of synthetic and natural leathers (even saw kangaroo palm once); who has had a fairly long lasting palm that is still flexible?

Anyone one that has had a glove hold up well for many years, would love to hear from you.

[K9 Unit 1]

tufftek/nylon's the most durable for me

palm wise, msh2 seems to take the cake for now, however the kangaroo palm is not bad, goatskin has some pretty good reviews too

[Chadd 916]

I would avoid carbon but the other choices should all be roughly equal. I had Kangaroo palms on an old pair of Grafs that were fantastic, but I sweat a lot and they got dried out badly. How you tape the end up your stick will make a bigger difference than the material of the palm itself in most cases.

[ZombieAttack27 1]

I would avoid carbon but the other choices should all be roughly equal. I had Kangaroo palms on an old pair of Grafs that were fantastic, but I sweat a lot and they got dried out badly. How you tape the end up your stick will make a bigger difference than the material of the palm itself in most cases.

Other than taping the butt end with white tape, what would you recommend to preserve palms

[Joker518 0]

I would avoid carbon but the other choices should all be roughly equal. I had Kangaroo palms on an old pair of Grafs that were fantastic, but I sweat a lot and they got dried out badly. How you tape the end up your stick will make a bigger difference than the material of the palm itself in most cases.

Other than taping the butt end with white tape, what would you recommend to preserve palms

Tacki Mac Command Grips

[TBLfan 25]

Tufftek is the most durable in my experience. Nylon and Porto are pretty even but Tufftek is incredibly durable. Cable knit is comparable to the standard nylon over time but I have to guess that it's more cut resistant.

With palms, really MSH2 is above everything else out there for durability. Durasoft is also one of the better palms out there but the way you tape your knob and how you hold the stick has a lot to do with the wear.

For feel I use a rather small knob with rounded edges. I think that plays a part in why I'm relatively easy on palms despite going pinkie-off.

[Chadd 916]

I would avoid carbon but the other choices should all be roughly equal. I had Kangaroo palms on an old pair of Grafs that were fantastic, but I sweat a lot and they got dried out badly. How you tape the end up your stick will make a bigger difference than the material of the palm itself in most cases.

Other than taping the butt end with white tape, what would you recommend to preserve palms

I use the foam from Oggie around the top of the stick. Anything that rounds off the corners and edges of the shaft will work though.

[Rustyhole 1]

+! for Tacki-Mac!!! they also don't stain your palms like cloth

[reyno2ac 0]

+! for Tacki-Mac!!! they also don't stain your palms like cloth

I completely agree! The cheapest way to get them if your local hockey shop doesn't have them is through the company's website.