Comments on: Choosing a Keeper Glove

By: Zack

Zack — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:25:40 +0000

It seems like the Puma King Exec GC may be being phased out becuase Puma doesn’t show any quantities left. I’m not sure if this glove is the replacement for the King Exec but the Puma v-Kat RC ( http://www.soccerpro.com/goalkeeper-gear/goalkeeper-gloves/puma-vkat-rc-p3011.aspx ) has got a lot of the same features as the King Exec. The major difference between the two is that the v-Kat has finger spines and I don’t know if you like that or not. Most gloves now have the fingersaves and on our site at this price range many also have them. A couple more suggestions would be the Nike T90 Pro Spyne ( http://www.soccerpro.com/goalkeeper-gear/goalkeeper-gloves/nike-t90-spyne-pro-p3283.aspx ) and the Nike Grip 3 ( http://www.soccerpro.com/goalkeeper-gear/goalkeeper-gloves/nike-grip-3-keeper-glove-p3772.aspx ) or the Adidas Fingersave Replique ( http://www.soccerpro.com/goalkeeper-gear/goalkeeper-gloves/adidas-fingersave-replique-p2353.aspx ).

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:34:13 +0000

I am having a hard time locating the Puma King Exec GC in size 7 in the US. Is there a replacement that is Puma’s new version of that glove? thanks.

By: Zack

Zack — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:51:14 +0000

I would suggest either the Adidas Fingertip Replique 07 ( http://soccerpro.com/detail.aspx?ID=2972 ) or the Nike Mercurial Vent ( http://soccerpro.com/detail.aspx?ID=2689 ). Both of these gloves have a good palm that ought to hold up as long as they are not abused. The Mercurial Vent glove has a very breathable backhand and the Fingertip Replique is a quality glove for a low price that also provides protection with the Fingersaves. If you wanted to spend a little more for more quality I would suggest the Nike Grip 3 ( http://soccerpro.com/detail.aspx?ID=3772 ) or the Puma King Exec GC ( http://soccerpro.com/detail.aspx?ID=594 ) as both are good gloves for a still low price. All these gloves should be sticky when wet but not when soaked. I would make sure to get gloves that will do the job until your player really commits to keeper because as you can tell it can be quite an expensive position. Once your player commits to the position and as they grow older you should start investing in a higher quality but make sure to take care of them to increase their durability. Hope that helps.

By: Stan

Stan — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:52:12 +0000

I am looking for the best all-weather gloves for my u-12 boy’s goalie. (Without breaking the budget) Is there a goalie glove that you know of that will stay sticky when wet and be durable in the 30’s. I am not familiar with the difference between good and not so good materials. I am coaching as a volunteer and I am trying to get these kids ready over the next couple of years, for high school.

By: Erick

Erick — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:17:38 +0000

Great way to bring all the types and brands of gloves into that. Very very good for a beginner to get an idea what to expect and what to look for. The closing was the best advice to give a keeper. You have to depend of yourself before you depend on anything else, in this case the gloves. Thanks for doing the research and taking the time for this article.