What To Look For

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What To Look For

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There are a lot of hockey companies out there and some of the best are Bauer, Warrior, CCM and Mission. They’ve been making hockey equipment for a long time (In Bauer and CCM’s case over a 100 years). You should purchase one of their products because you know you are getting a quality, well made and durable product.

Besides buying from a well known hockey name, there are a few more things to consider. They are:

Picking the right size
Whether or nor you want a short cuff or long cuff
Comfortable fit

First off, you need to determine your glove size. This post focuses on senior gloves so all options are either 13 inches, 14 inches or 15 inches. You can determine which size is best for you by measuring the base of your middle finger to your elbow. Check out the chart below for sizing:

After you get the right fit, you need to determine if you want a long cuff or short cuff. A long cuff protects your entire forearm and leaves no space between the glove and elbow pad; you do lose a little mobility with a long cuff though. A short cuff leaves a little space between the elbow pad and glove. This gives you a little more mobility but you get less protection and your arm is open to slashes.

Lastly, you want a glove that is comfortable to you. There are a few different types and they have slightly different feels. One doesn’t feel better than the other and it really comes down to preference. Make sure the product you select has nice padding and materials that won’t irritate your hands.

All the gloves on this list meet these criteria. They come from the best companies on earth, have several different sizes to fit all senior hands, and there are different cuffs and types to satisfy anyone’s personal preference. There’s a glove to fit everyone’s budget too.

So now that you know what to look for, let’s take a look at my top picks.

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