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THE GOALKEEPER GLOVE GUIDE FOR PARENTS

As parent's ourselves, we can understand how the intricacies of Goalkeeper Gloves can make your head spin. Why should my child wear this or that type of cut? What benefit do I get from this latex over that one? How can I stop my child's gloves tearing so quickly? Luckily, we're also goalkeepers! So we're here to help.

WHAT REAL parents think of one glove

ft. Dean & Ollie Russel a.k.a@fatherandsongoalkeeping

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Choosing the Right "Cut" for Your Child

What is a Glove Cut?

A "cut" simply refers to the style that the palm and fingers are constructed and stitched in. There are various types with different properties; some may be tighter than others, some may offer a higher latex coverage on the ball while others may offer a more "true" feel plus many more.

What is the Right Cut for my Child?

There is no correct answer to this as it does ultimately come down to personal preference, however we've provided a simplified breakdown of each cut's properties below, along with a link to a more expanded in-depth guide if you require.

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WHAT ARE FINGER SPINES? AND SHOULD MY CHILD USE THEM?

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A "cut" simply refers to the style that the palm and fingers are constructed and stitched in. There are various types with different properties; some may be tighter than others, some may offer a higher latex coverage on the ball while others may offer a more "true" feel plus many more.

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FIND THE RIGHT SIZE

Although our gloves are pretty true to size, different styles and designs can come up slightly differently. As a general rule of thumb you can use the below suggestions, however as this is based on averages we highly recommend checking the dedicated measurement guide by hitting the button a bit further down this page. It will teach you how to measure your child's glove size, we have the measurements for sizes 5-11, as well as individual measurements for our various size 2-4 gloves.
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