PreSeason are you ready?
By Martin Sanders • Jun 24th, 2008 • Category: Great-Save News, Keeper News
It’s that time of the year again. With Preseason almost upon us it’s time for us keepers to make sure we have the right kit for the gruelling weeks ahead.
During the coming weeks I will be looking at Preseason. Firstly I take a close look at what gloves and clothing to choose an will also take an in-depth look at some of the latest goalkeeping products, along with my thoughts as well as customer and professional goalkeeper reviews and views. In addition, I will be putting together some great new product preview videos so you can get more in touch with the newest products.
Next week I chat with Nigel Martyn. Nigel is going to be chatting to me about Preseason as a goalkeeper and a goalkeeping coach, he will be giving me tips and ideas to help you get ready for the new season. If you have any questions you would like to put to Nigel please do send them over to martin@great-save.com.
My Preseason starts on Thursday so I am kitting myself out in the next few days. I have been looking at some of the new gloves which include the following:
Puma King XL Gunn Cut RF Limited Edition (1968-2008)
Puma King XL Gunn Cut RF Limited Edition (1968-2008)
This year is the 40th Anniversary of the Puma King series, after seeing the samples of the new King XL back in January; I could not wait for great-save.com to get stock. This limited edition glove has been made in limited numbers and is the 1st colourway in the new King series.
A wonderful value wrap glove that offers the keeper an excellent glove for use in all weather conditions.
We here at great-save.com feel this is one of the best £40 gloves on the market place.
The glove spec:
Palm: 4mm Speed Response latex.
Backhand: Embossed latex with breathable polyester.
Cut: Gunn Cut Roll Finger.
Wrist: The bandage wrist and latex wrist strap provide support to the wrist joint.
Extra Features: Twin Wrap thumb
Sizes: 7-11 inc. half sizes Price: £39.99
Nike Total 90 Confidence black/yellow
I have tried the Confidences on but am yet to wear them, the fit is snug and the glove seems well made. We have had a few reviews on the gloves and here is what Shane Barker from Kildare had to say: “The mother and father of all gloves. These are unreal. The fit will feel a bit clumpy at first but you will not care after a while. The grip is top class. When I first wore them the whole team wanted to try them out. They look completely different from anything else out there. I’ve only ever worn Uhlsport before but these lads have converted me. Grip is top class in both wet and dry conditions.”
The glove spec:
Palm: Extended, Articulated 6mm Contact Foam absorbs shot impact, enhances flexibility, grip and improves control.
Cut: Pre-Curved Flat Palm with wrapover thumb
Bio-Align Technology positions the hands in a catch-ready position and reduces stress on the hands Full Cross-Ventilation provides cooling airflow through palm and back-of-hand.
Fit: 3-Way Micro-Adjustment enables custom fit in fingertips, palm and wrist Power-Punch Platform for more effective shot clearances.
Wrist: Half-Wrap Wrist Belt provides enhanced adjustment and security.
Sizes: 7-11 sizes Price: £64.99
With the summer well under way and the hot evening training sessions we will have to go through, why not get the ideal glove for the summer months. The Wrap Breeze from Sells offers the keeper the popular Wrap cut along with a Coolmax lining.
At the moment you can save £10 off the RRP of £29.99 offer is only for Preseason.
One of my faves. I love this glove. I used this glove last summer and thought they were outstanding, at £19.99 this really is a great offer.
The glove spec:
Palm: 3mm Supersoft latex
Backhand: Embossed latex with Coolmax lining for warm conditions. The thumb features ventilate lining to help the hand breathe.
Cut: Roll Finger with wrapover thumb.
Wrist: For 2007 Sells have updated the wrist strap with a new 7cm bandage with latex strap and sweatband, also features triple Velcro closure.
Sizes: 7-11 includes half sizes Price: £19.99 RRP £29.99
WGK Assassin Flat Palm, WGK Avenger Roll Finger
WGK Assassin Flat Palm, WGK Avenger Roll Finger
I had the great pleasure of meeting Richard back in May and we have teamed up with the West Ham stopper who has been on loan at the Saints to bring you his range of goalkeeper gloves.
Richard is a glove enthusiast, like a lot of us glove freaks and he told me “I have had the dream of producing my own gloves for years now. I am a glove nut, I love goalkeeper gloves and I have so many pairs at home, I must have in excess of over a 100 pairs. My wife made me clear out of a few when we moved house but I have still kept a good collection from my pro career”
WGK brings you, the goalkeeper, two gloves, one flat palm and one roll finger, which have been closely worked on for the past two years.
Designed and produced by a professional
The Glove spec:
Avenger
Palm: Supersoft roll finger construction continuing on index, thumb and little finger for extended ball contact and powerful grip.
Backhand: Minimum stitching detail on backhand for maximum comfort.
Cut: Roll Finger
Wrist: Supportive bandage wrist with a comfortable Velcro closure system.
Assassin Flat Palm
Palm: Supersoft foam palm with pre-curved fingers and stitching detail for easy flex and powerful grip.
Backhand: EVA inserts on fingers for punching assistance and finger stabilization.
Supportive bandage wrist with a comfortable
Cut: Flat Palm pre-curved
Wrist: Velcro closure system.
Preseason offer: For this next week only we will be offering a FREE great-save.com Preseason T Shirt (worth £7.99), offer is while stocks last.
A great new glove from Selsport, great fit with a new lining and it fits a treat! Palm seems soft and offers a 4mm Ultra Supasoft latex.
The glove Spec:
Palm: New 4mm Ultra supasoft latex is adaptable in all prevailing and ever changing weather conditions.
Backhand: New smooth latex backhand with stormguard smart fabric which is water repellent which forces water away from the key stress areas.
Cut: Roll Finger with surround cut.
Wrist: Now features Selsport’s new Tri-Lock wrist strap for optimum support and comfort.
Sizes: 8-11 includes half sizes Price: £39.99
(save of the month) Adidas Fingersave Carbon
The ideal glove for hard grounds, the Fingersave Carbon is a good choice for Preseason. The Fingersave Carbon is a Limited Edition style and is only available in selected stores throughout the UK0 The glove features a Carbon latex, which enables the glove to stand up to the hardest surfaces. Great in the dry, but they are also very good in the wet.
The glove Spec:
Palm: Soft carbon latex which offers greater flexibility and softness in all weather conditions.
Features: The glove offers Adidas’ Fingersave system to help protect the fingers from injury.
Backhand: Full Latex backhand.
Cut: Flat Palm.
Colour: Marine/Sun
Sizes: 7-11 includes half sizes Price: £39.99 RRP £49.99
Nike GK Clothing
For 2008 Nike has put together a brand new range of keepers specialist clothing. We have stock of all jersey styles and all the colours Nike offer. As well as the jerseys, we have the Padded GK pant” and shorts, which are made from Dri-Fit and are a first class product.
The Park II Goalie Jersey range has been used at Euro 2008 by teams wearing Nike.
Take a closer look at the Nike Clothing Range
New offer save pounds on this great jersey from Sells.
save £22.49 today @ great-save.com
Pro Level jersey
Moisture Management system
Traction zones on chest and arms
Pro Level Jersey packed full of the latest Technology!
Fabrication: Ultra breathable moisture management Derma-dry fabric with mesh lining.
Features: Traction zones on chest and arms provide extra security with gathering the ball into the chest. Flock logos on the chest and back neck. Segmented foam elbow padding for comfortable protection. Elastic cuffs. Crew neck
New ¾ pant from Uhlsport. Features hip and knee padding. Elasticated waist band and draw cord. Rib inset on inner legs and on the back of the leg. Pre-shaped knee for advance fitting.
Available in Junior and Adult sizes £17.99 £19.99
- A specialist formulated liquid solution specifically for glove washing.
- Regular use can help maximise the use and wear of your gloves.
Now in a large new Spray bottle with a FREE cloth.
£7.99
Martin Sanders is the Retail Manager at Great-Save.com. Martin mixes his day between helping customers on the telephone, designing eye-catching advertising campaigns and producing our product photography.
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