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Title: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: johan95 on August 12, 2011, 04:05:09 PM: Currently I have the SS Dhoni LE keeping gloves (though I prefer to call them Sanga gloves.. ;) ) and I'm thinking of changing to a more traditional style of gloves (perhaps the GM Original gloves as they look mint and are fairly cheap here in Sri Lanka..).

Any keepers out there, have you changed style of glove, and how difficult is it?
Would I be best to leave the change and practice till the end of the season?
I'm thinking yes...
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: thecord on August 12, 2011, 09:25:39 PM: I have changed cuff styles a couple of times and had no issues with it apart from the usual softening up / wearing in so I would say just go for it
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Simmy on August 12, 2011, 09:43:20 PM: makes no diffrence i cud keep in a pair of oven mits and still be (No Swearing Please) hot
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Howzat on August 12, 2011, 09:55:03 PM: Quote from: Simmy on August 12, 2011, 09:43:20 PM
makes no diffrence i cud keep in a pair of oven mits and still be (No Swearing Please) hot
I would pay to see that
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Simmy on August 12, 2011, 09:56:23 PM: ill do some wicket keeping drills and film it in oven gloves hahah
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: richthekeeper on August 12, 2011, 09:59:31 PM: there is actually a marked difference as with short cuff gloves you're basically catching every ball and you're looking to cushion the impact with your wrists. with long cuff gloves you're "receiving" the ball and cushioning from your elbows.

you need to work out which style is best for you and then choose a glove accordingly.
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Howzat on August 12, 2011, 10:23:46 PM: Quote from: Simmy on August 12, 2011, 09:56:23 PM
ill do some wicket keeping drills and film it in oven gloves hahah
You've said it so you have to do it.
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Number4 on August 12, 2011, 10:58:54 PM: Quote from: Simmy on August 12, 2011, 09:43:20 PM
makes no diffrence i cud keep in a pair of oven mits and still be (No Swearing Please) hot

And wearing an apron with boobs on as well
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Howzat on August 12, 2011, 11:06:30 PM: Quote from: Number4 on August 12, 2011, 10:58:54 PM
And wearing an apron with boobs on as well
With no underwea... oh sorry got carried away
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Number4 on August 12, 2011, 11:09:00 PM: Quote from: Leo on August 12, 2011, 11:06:30 PM
With no underwea... oh sorry got carried away

Mankini
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: thecord on August 12, 2011, 11:53:41 PM: I'm with Simmy on this and may take up the oven glove challenge! Only difference is the amount of padding and aesthetics.
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Ryan on August 13, 2011, 06:17:47 AM: simmy you best bring some oven Mits with you today. think the guys need to see this lol
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: Simmy on August 13, 2011, 09:17:07 AM: i need to buy some first!!!!
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: jonpinson on August 13, 2011, 07:50:06 PM: Do the Dhoni gloves give you the ability to drop every ball that comes to you?
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: justnotcricket86 on August 13, 2011, 11:21:13 PM: And do you wear a crap jumper and stare into space whilst keeping?
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: johan95 on August 17, 2011, 05:58:27 AM: Quote from: jonpinson on August 13, 2011, 07:50:06 PM
Do the Dhoni gloves give you the ability to drop every ball that comes to you?

Quote from: justnotcricket86 on August 13, 2011, 11:21:13 PM
And do you wear a crap jumper and stare into space whilst keeping?

Yes and YES! ;)
Title: Re: Changing style of cuff - how difficult is it?
Post by: johan95 on August 17, 2011, 05:58:55 AM: Thanks for all the advice guys btw, and banter lol ;)

Much appreciated! :D