Sher-Wood Rekker EK15 Gloves

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Sher-Wood Rekker EK15 Sr. Hockey Gloves

Size 13 Black/White/Red

Length of use: Approx two months

Player profile

5'9" 240lbs, 1 beer league game per week

Hand type: small hands and fingers

Previous gloves used: Sher-Wood Nexon, Warrior Koncept, Bauer Supreme

Fit 9/10

The best way to describe the fit of the EK15 is that they have the palm tightness of a Supreme glove, and the cuff of a Vapor glove. In that way, they are quite similar to the Warrior Koncept gloves I had been wearing. The fit itself is also nearly identical to the Nexon gloves.

I found that they were quite stiff when they were brand new, to the point where I had a bit of difficulty gripping my stick well. After sweating in them a bit, it was no issue. And then after a couple games they softened right up and now they are SUPER comfortable.

Like the Nexon gloves, the inner edge of index finger and pinky finger are solid pieces of palm material, unlike most gloves that have gusset material on the edges. At first it felt a bit weird to not have the stretch there that I'm used to, but once the gloves broke in a bit it felt perfect.

Protection 10/10

These are easily the most protective gloves I've ever worn, period. I actually took a puck in the hand last weekend and barely felt it (wrist shot, I'm sure I would have felt a slap shot!) The plastic inserts are a great addition.

Weight 9/10

These are about exactly what you'd expect from a top tier glove. A little heavier than some of the mid-range gloves I've worn in the past, but nowhere near enough to really think about it at all while playing.

Durability 10/10

No issues to complain about so far. Very little palm wear at all, and no loose stitching etc. The reinforced palm is fantastic.

Intangibles 10/10

I really have no complaints with this glove, which is strange for me. Usually there's always SOMETHING I'm nitpicking about, that makes me continuously looking for a new model. With Warrior discontinuing the Koncept, I'm extremely happy I have the Nexon and EK15 a try. Also, the cool-tech liner is fantastic!

Conclusion

I will absolutely be buying a pair of these in black/white once they are released. I had been extemely happy with the Nexon gloves I had previously, and these are very similar in fit and feel, but with a few minor tweaks.

OVERALL SCORE: 9.5/10