How to choose a goalkeeper glove cut
Looking for your net pair of goalkeeper gloves but don't know what to go for? Confused about the multiple types of 'cut' on the market? This guide tells you all you need to know.
We'll also explain the different Goalkeeper Glove Palm Types manufactured by gloveglu so you can choose the right quality latex for your specific needs.
What is a goalkeeper glove cut?
The GK glove 'cut' refers to the shape of the goalkeeper glove and how it fits your hand. Different goalkeepers like different types of fit. A straightforward example would be a tight-fitting glove, compared to a loose-fitting glove. But glove cuts are often more complicated than that.
Like fashion, glove cuts have different peaks in popularity throughout time. The Roll Finger cut was often the most popular glove cut in the 90's and 2000's. However a more modern approach to goalkeeping has led to a Negative cut glove becoming more popular
The goalkeeper glove cuts: Explained
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The roll finger cut is characterized by the way the latex foam on the palm wraps or rolls around the fingers, creating a seamless fit with maximum contact with the ball on the latex part of the glove.
More ball contact: The main benefit of the roll finger cut is typically the increased latex surface area on the fingers. This can enhance the goalkeeper's ability to make ball contact with a larger part of the latex palm, providing more grip.
Less dexterity: Roll Finger cuts offer less dexterity in the fingers. Due to the latex wrapping all the way around, the goalkeeper glove feels more mitt-like. However, many goalkeepers find this comfortable and reassuring.
Negative Cut
In a negative cut glove, the seams are stitched on the inside of the glove, providing a snug and tight fit around the fingers. This results in a more streamlined and sleek appearance compared to other cut styles.
Tight fit: The negative cut offers a tighter and more personalized fit, as the glove material is pulled inward, reducing any excess space around the fingers. This close fit is designed to enhance the goalkeeper's control and feel for the ball.
Improved Ball Control: The goalkeeper wearing a Negative Cut will 'feel' the ball more, and have increased finger movement. The fingers of the gloves have less empty space. The glove has increased in popularity due to it being a more lightweight feel, slicker look, and more like a second-skin. All of which correlates with the idea of a modern goalkeeper.
Hybrid Cut
What about a best of both? hybrid cust goalkeeper gloves incorporates elements of both Roll Finger and Negative cut goalkeeper gloves, among others.
Every brand may have a different take on a Hybrid Cut, as the different elements can be applied in different ways. Brand may also give their hybrid cuts different names.
The gloveglu Hybrid Cut glove provides a fit like this:
Negative Cut fingers: The length of the fingers offer a negative cut feel, with stitching on the inside of the glove, providing a tight, snug feel with plenty of movement
Roll Finger Tips: The stitching ends at the fingertips, where the latex wrapps around the whole finger tip. This provides the benefit of the Roll Finger cut. The goalkeeper will have more ball contact with latex on the finger tips.
The result is a comfortable, snug fit which provides a great balance of snugness and ball contact.
What are the different goalkeeper glove cuts?
This video explains
So now you've chosen the best Goalkeeper Glove cut for you - What about the latex?
Glove palms are made of latex - as you can imagine, this is the most important part of a goalkeeper glove. Why? Because this is the part of the glove used for saving, catching and handling the ball!
So it needs to be grippy. This is where glove brands compete to provide the grippiest latex - and the quality of this latex usually determines the price you can expect to pay for gloves.
However, the most important thing to remember about gloves is this: The grippier the latex, the softer the latex. Soft latex = easier to break down, tear and scuff
The gloveglu Palm Technologies: Explained
gloveglu Original Palm Technology
This Palm Technology embodies the gloveglu Original grip spray. A strong, versatile grip which is equally effective in dry and wet conditions. The best part of these glove palms are the durability - our most durable latex palm. Overall, the gloveglu Original palm offers a good level of grip and good price point option.
Dry Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wet Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Durability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
gloveglu MEGAgrip Palm Technology
Just like our MEGAgrip spray, this palm technology offers a new level of grip compared to Original. An excellent all round latex that can be used in all conditions. Softer than gloveglu Original which provides the improved grip.
Dry Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wet Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Durability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
gloveglu AQUAgrip Palm Technology
As the name suggests this is our specialist palm for wet weather conditions. A grippy latex that's also good in dry, but comes into it's own in the wet. You'll notice your handling is as confident in the dry as it is in the wet, even with a wet, muddy, greasy football to contend with.
Dry Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wet Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Durability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
gloveglu MEGAgrip Plus Palm Technology
For maximum grip, MEGAgrip PLUS is our grippiest palm. Excellent in all conditions. Super soft, super grippy. Designed to provide an elite level feeling.
Dry Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wet Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Durability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
gloveglu Silicone Palm Technology
The World's first Silicone Palm goalkeeper glove can be found in our Dry SKINN range. This palm is not made of traditional latex, but Silicone. The same material used in American Football which helps players with those insane, one-handed catches from Quarterback throws. The result is incredible grip in dry conditions, long-lasting durable palm, and a unique look.
Do: Use these palms for artifical turf and indoor football
Don't: Use with grip sprays or outside in wet or damp conditions
Dry Weather Grip: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wet Weather Grip: ⭐️
Durability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
gloveglu ANTIgrip Palm Technology
A palm that has ZERO grip! Designed for training drills, using this glove for basic training drills will improve your technique, concentration, and confidence. Find it in our Bare SKINN Gloves
Do: Wear these for simple catching & scooping drills
Don't: Wear for shot-stopping or in game situations
Dry Weather Grip: None
Wet Weather Grip: None
Durability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Which cut is most popular?
The gloveglu Hybrid cut is one of the comfiest gloves on the market. Reviews of this glove cut have been incredible, leading to us releasing more and more goalkeeper gloves with our signiature hybrid cut style.
