Flexible gloves.

[Saber123316 0]

So I signed up for my first season of hockey ever in my life (Excited beyond words) I have been practicing stick handling at home with a golf ball and one thing I noticed my gloves I got for free from my friend suck.

no mobility, don't fit well,

I seen some of your guys custom gloves and they look nice, however I just want a decent cheap glove that are a bit more mobile.

Advice?

[Hell Hound 0]

Warrior - koncept great all around glove , not a 4 roll style and a more forming the the traditional but I cant say enough good things about them , had them for a year now and still look great after winter and summer beer league there a must try

[IPv6Freely 2100]

I'd start with Bauer Vapor x:40, personally. Very middle-of-the-road as far as fit characteristics. From there, you can decide if you like looser, tighter, different flex in the fingers, different cuffs, etc and upgrade to new gloves accordingly. The X:40 is a pretty inexpensive glove also.

[TeamHonda401 54]

I'd start with Bauer Vapor x:40, personally. Very middle-of-the-road as far as fit characteristics. From there, you can decide if you like looser, tighter, different flex in the fingers, different cuffs, etc and upgrade to new gloves accordingly. The X:40 is a pretty inexpensive glove also.

+1 on the x40's. Now that they were put on clearance, they can be had for a really good price. Triple break index fingers, full plastic inserts, and as Reim stated, they have a very good fit for someone that isn't exactly sure what fit of glove they prefer. They will fit snug around the fingers then open up as you move towards the cuff roll. Quality glove for sure.

[RussianDangler15 0]

If you have the option go to a lhs and just try on some different gloves in your price range. So many gloves now have different fits and your choice as with everyone will be based on your personal preference. Trying on different models is the only way to find one you will like.

[hunt3rsean 44]

I started out with a pair of Easton S11 gloves when I started. I was very happy with them and they became very flexible/soft. I think you can find them for pretty cheap.

[Andoy 5]

The lower model eagle gloves look really nice. I think they offer MH3 palms across their lineup as well.

[pulax30 1]

I know they are a bit high as far as price, but the CCM Crazy Light gloves have amazing finger dexterity. I felt like I was wearing lacrosse gloves when I tried them on.

[hunt3rsean 44]

I know they are a bit high as far as price, but the CCM Crazy Light gloves have amazing finger dexterity. I felt like I was wearing lacrosse gloves when I tried them on.

I love my Crazy Light gloves. They were a bit stiff out of the box, but now that they are broken in they are amazing. The amount of finger movement I get is unreal. But, if someone is just getting into hockey I wouldn't recommend buying such a high end glove until they knew what they were looking for. My only gripe is that the fingers are a bit longer then other brands. I wear a 13" and the fingers on the CL are a touch long for me. The finger length fits more like a 14" Bauer 4Roll glove (which I actually tried on the other day so that's why I mention it).

[sickwilly 37]

If you like a roomy glove and are willing to spend a little over $100 (not sure what your exact price range is) the Bauer 4 Roll Pro is amazing. Mine felt broken in the 1st time I used them. They have a roomy, traditional fit. I have no complaints about their durability, either. Best glove I've used so far.

[IPv6Freely 2100]

If you like a roomy glove and are willing to spend a little over $100 (not sure what your exact price range is) the Bauer 4 Roll Pro is amazing. Mine felt broken in the 1st time I used them. They have a roomy, traditional fit. I have no complaints about their durability, either. Best glove I've used so far.

That's why I said Vapor, he doesn't know what he likes yet. I don't think I'd ever suggest 4-rolls as a first glove.

Remember guys, this thread isn't asking what you have and like, this is a thread asking for suggestions on where to start.

[hunt3rsean 44]

That's why I said Vapor, he doesn't know what he likes yet. I don't think I'd ever suggest 4-rolls as a first glove.

Remember guys, this thread isn't asking what you have and like, this is a thread asking for suggestions on where to start.

Well, those kind of go hand in hand (get it?!!) in a way. It's tough to know what he will or won't like and can only recommend on personal experience. But, yes, I agree with you that recommending a high level glove that someone has come to like doesn't mean he'll like it.

I honestly am glad I started in the $40-$60 range of gloves when I first started. It allowed me to understand what fit / length / brand I liked and then could invest in a higher quality glove later. Remember, gloves are like shoes. No two brands fit the same.

I can't speak about the flexibility of the Vapor X:40 glove, but I can gaurantee that the Easton S11, once broken in, is very very flexible. The palms lasted me 2 years while playing 1-2 games a week and I played all year long the 2 years. So I guess for that level of glove the worked out nicely. The parts that started to go were the index finger and thumb. But, I also do the ribbed tape job on the top part of my stick. I also played with the Bauer Supreme one30 gloves for awhile, but never really liked them. The only nice thing was that they had the flex-thumb which gave the thumb awesome range of motion.

I was happy to start with the Easton S11 and actually still have them as a back-up incase I or someone else forgets their gloves. The fingers are very floppy and give awesome range for motion.

[MyBoxersSayJoe 134]

Any of the vapors won't require any break-in. X:40's are a GREAT buy.

[sickwilly 37]

That's why I said Vapor, he doesn't know what he likes yet. I don't think I'd ever suggest 4-rolls as a first glove.

Remember guys, this thread isn't asking what you have and like, this is a thread asking for suggestions on where to start.

We really don't have a clear picture of what the OP considers to be an optimal fit for their hands or a price range they're looking to spend.

I put in my two cents thinking that those gloves are a great buy for someone looking for high quality and that kind of fit. I'd consider that price cheap compared to Franchises or top end Eagles, others might not. I also think that having more info/opinions can help people rule out things that they aren't interested in. Remember, this is all subjective. Everyone's hands and budgets are different.

[IPv6Freely 2100]

We really don't have a clear picture of what the OP considers to be an optimal fit for their hands or a price range they're looking to spend.

Exactly. And neither does the OP. Hence the suggestion of something "middle-ground" :) I'm not trying to necessarily suggest something that is good value, or whatever. Just a good place to start until he develops his own preferences.

[romdj 26]

So I signed up for my first season of hockey ever in my life (Excited beyond words) I have been practicing stick handling at home with a golf ball and one thing I noticed my gloves I got for free from my friend suck.

no mobility, don't fit well,

I seen some of your guys custom gloves and they look nice, however I just want a decent cheap glove that are a bit more mobile.

Advice?

I second the idea of the x30-x40 (congratulations for your first season registration by the way) I've had a pair of x30, they are a good place to start from, they are in the middle of everything, therefore, you can choose later on: if you want a snug/loose fit etc etc