A goalkeeping glove’s grip, control, durability, and protection levels are significantly influenced by the latex type. Goalkeeper gloves are made using different types of latex. A player’s game level and climatic conditions determine which latex gloves are the best to suit their needs. Latex thickness varies from glove to glove. There is a general range of thickness between 3 and 4 mm for latex. Some gloves use thicker latex, such as 6 mm. However, many professionals do not consider such thick latex gloves.
To select a goalkeeper’s glove that meets your needs, let us understand what latex is and what its different types are.
What Is Latex In Goalkeeper Gloves?
Latex is a layer used on the palm of goalkeeping gloves. When it comes to gripping and controlling the ball, the type and thickness of the latex play an important role.
The palm of a goalkeeper’s glove is the first thing that a goalie would consider before buying a pair of goalkeeping gloves. A soft latex will help you feel the ball much better in comparison to a thick latex glove. Conversely, thicker latex gloves will be more durable than thinner ones and will provide more protection.
Due to the variety of latex gloves available on the market, choosing the perfect pair of goalie gloves with the correct latex type can be difficult.
Here’s how we make it easy for you.
What Are The Different Goalkeeper Glove Latex Types
Goalkeeping latex gloves can be classified as below:
‘Contact Latex’ type, best suited to dry weather conditions. Wet weather conditions are also suitable for it, but its effectiveness is less when compared to the ‘Cyclone Latex’. Additionally, it has good durability.
‘Cyclone Latex’ type is best suited to wet weather conditions. This is equally durable when compared to ‘Contact latex’.
‘Mega Grip Latex’ type, is somewhat suitable for dry weather but not that good when compared to ‘Contact Latex’ and ‘Cyclone Latex’. The durability is also the lowest when compared to other latex types.
‘Giga Grip Latex’ type is an option when you are looking for a multi-weather pair of goalkeeper gloves that suits dry and wet weather and has good durability.
‘Supersoft Latex’ type, has a good grip, and does well with dampening conditions but is less sticky as compared to other latex types. This latex type also lacks good durability.
‘Quartz+ Latex’ type is an excellent all-around durable latex. Provides a good grip and works well in both dry and wet conditions.
Choosing The Right Latex Goalkeeper Gloves
The above types of latex have been listed for you to compare with what most suits you and your climatic conditions. In choosing the correct latex type for your GK gloves, keep in mind that soft latex will give a better grip on a ball, hard latex will provide more durability, thin latex will help to control the ball better, and the thickness of the latex determines the level of protection.
You can select your pair of goalkeeper gloves based on grip, control, durability and protection.
Just Keepers offers a variety of goalkeeping gloves with different latex types used by professionals. Get in touch with us today to buy your perfect pair of gloves.