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Equipment => Gloves => Topic started by: Cys1 on June 18, 2012, 10:30:02 PM
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Hi Guys
I've had these glove samples made but i'm a bit unsure about how they came out. I'd appreciate any constructive feedback on these gloves. Does it catch your eye, what would you take away, change or add anything?
Thanks for taking some time to have a look and i value all input.
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj609/Acys/Titan1.jpg)
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj609/Acys/Titan2.jpg)
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj609/Acys/Titan3.jpg)
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj609/Acys/Titan4.jpg)
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Look very nice, like the colour scheme, but maybe a little bit more colour on the fingers as they're quite plain?
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Thanks, I'm glad you like the colours. I also think that something is missing, I just can't put my finger on it! Would you add some tabs on the plain white segments?
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Personally the rounder hinge looks cheaper and I think a more pointed 'tooth' hinge looks better. Without meaning to cause offence but the design looks cheap although you've used Pittard palms
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No offense taken at all! I kinda got that same feeling. Looking at this glove you would not say that this is a top end glove with very high protection levels. Somehow it just gives that feel. I used the rounded hinge because I thought that the shark tooth hinge has been overdone. Thanks for the honest feedback.
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its not because of the rounded hinges. could be due to the plain white and red on the fingers. also change the colour of the towelling, the grey doesn't look very appealing. but all in all a good design.
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I like them and not sure about the shark tooth v round segments
I think the wristband should be red and the protection on the inside of the index finger on the bottom hand could be a colour rather than plain white?
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Do you own ares or are you just borrowing their design??
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I think the towelling should be a plain colour, too old fashioned at the mo I feel. And I would just stick to 2 colours, get rid of the silver on the right hand glove.
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Do you own ares or are you just borrowing their design??
Owner, just starting off though and trying to do something different compared to other brands.
I like them and not sure about the shark tooth v round segments
I think the wristband should be red and the protection on the inside of the index finger on the bottom hand could be a colour rather than plain white?
Thought about doing an all red wristband and making the side protection red as well but thought that it would be a tad too much red.
I think the towelling should be a plain colour, too old fashioned at the mo I feel. And I would just stick to 2 colours, get rid of the silver on the right hand glove.
Didn't ask for the silver on the finger, I actually wanted it plain red and it came out with these huge silver lumps on them. Very difficult to get exactly what you want done if you are not there to be able to supervise.
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Thanks for the feedback thus far guys, keep it coming please.
I get the idea that the design might be a bit too plain and that the colours are just not working well as is. I think shark tooth does look better on plain gloves without any tabs on fingers.
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Owner, just starting off though and trying to do something different compared to other brands.
Thought about doing an all red wristband and making the side protection red as well but thought that it would be a tad too much red.
Didn't ask for the silver on the finger, I actually wanted it plain red and it came out with these huge silver lumps on them. Very difficult to get exactly what you want done if you are not there to be able to supervise.
im going through exactly the same process at the moment. im doing my best to design them, provide drawings and descriptions to try and make sure that what i want is what i get. Being new you need to stand out for the right reasons. Just had a quick scan of the website. looks good!
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Thanks, I'm glad you like the website and the stuff. It's tough when you are still starting out and dealing in small quantities to have new designs made instead of just opting for existing designs. Manufacturers are not keen to remake samples until you are satisfied.
I'm actually just trying to get my final designs done for the incoming SA season so I can get my goods on time! How's your stuff coming along?
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Thanks, I'm glad you like the website and the stuff. It's tough when you are still starting out and dealing in small quantities to have new designs made instead of just opting for existing designs. Manufacturers are not keen to remake samples until you are satisfied.
I'm actually just trying to get my final designs done for the incoming SA season so I can get my goods on time! How's your stuff coming along?
All in the development stage at the moment. ill be sending the designs over to the supplier in the next week or so. im trying to be different but maintain the classic style pads etc. very difficult when you dont know what limitations are in place. hopefully what ive designed will work. I have a little bit of time as im planning on getting them ready for the end of the year so not too bad.
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I don't think the rounded fingers are a problem, I much prefer them to sharktooth.
These are the same design as newbery sps so nothing wrong there, just the detailing that needs to be tweaked
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All in the development stage at the moment. ill be sending the designs over to the supplier in the next week or so. im trying to be different but maintain the classic style pads etc. very difficult when you dont know what limitations are in place. hopefully what ive designed will work. I have a little bit of time as im planning on getting them ready for the end of the year so not too bad.
Yes, it's tough if you are not sure what they are capable of doing. My advice to you would be to spend some money and go ver to India to visit our supplier. It's certainly a worthwhile investment. You will be able to see what they can do and what tier limitations are and I'm sure you'd be surprised by what can actually be done and what you don't know simply because you didn't ask or the option was not provided to you.
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Yes, it's tough if you are not sure what they are capable of doing. My advice to you would be to spend some money and go ver to India to visit our supplier. It's certainly a worthwhile investment. You will be able to see what they can do and what tier limitations are and I'm sure you'd be surprised by what can actually be done and what you don't know simply because you didn't ask or the option was not provided to you.
yeah if funds werent an issue id be over there now. unfortunately i dont have the spare cash to spend some time over there. Ive had plenty of discussions with them and have tried and tested plenty of styles of gloves so have a reasonable idea. i guess there are always things that i wont know/be offered. good luck with yours, as others have said a few tweaks here and there and your done
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Yes, funding! I've resorted to dreaming about winning the lottery and how I would use he money to get my brand where it needs to be!
Best of luck to you as well mate, I hope your designs come exactly the way you want it and I'm looking forward to seeing them. Thanks so much for the kind words and advice as well.
Andrew
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the square sections are easier to make and therefore quicker meaning that they can be made by the less skilled workers, when i went out to get our sorted way back in the day only 2 workers i nthe factory had the skill set to make up our elite gloves whilst 8 workers could make the Premier glove.
This all has a knock on effect to the overall cost and speed of production to you as the end customer...they will try and get you to use as simple a design as possible :)
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the square sections are easier to make and therefore quicker meaning that they can be made by the less skilled workers, when i went out to get our sorted way back in the day only 2 workers i nthe factory had the skill set to make up our elite gloves whilst 8 workers could make the Premier glove.
This all has a knock on effect to the overall cost and speed of production to you as the end customer...they will try and get you to use as simple a design as possible :)
thats my designs screwed then lol
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all depends what factory you are using mate as some will have a higher % of skilled workers than others etc to cope with volume and quality :D
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all depends what factory you are using mate as some will have a higher % of skilled workers than others etc to cope with volume and quality :D
well lets hope they have had a recruitment drive of professionally skilled workers recently as my designs arent so straight forward.
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The colours are very flat and standard.
Try sampling a few different leather prints or PU.
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Maybe the thing to keep in mind is that you can't please everyone, especially where colours are concerned. The rounded hinges are a nice touch and will appeal to those wanting something a bit different. On the colour, maybe you need a lot more red, or a lot less. In the latter, maybe just some piping and the logos for a more classic look. In the former, with more red, much more in your face and modern.
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How about making the hinge follow our joint pattern instead of all in a straight line ?
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-alPGVwlBJuk/T-Bh5oOVxMI/AAAAAAAAAT0/qvSkQ_ucnyY/s800/hand-back.jpg)
Imo the protection used on the the right hand suits traditional gloves than lightweight, it would look more slender if fibre inserts like ayrtek or puma is used. It would also be nice if a mesh type backing is added as it improves the detail and looks better.
eg: (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cCIiCFAq7oI/T-BlJLBMVlI/AAAAAAAAAUA/f-MVw6_Grr0/s800/2009_Puma_Kinetic_5000_Batting_Gloves.jpg)
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Thanks, great idea about the joints. Not something manufactures genarlly keep in mind when designing gloves.
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The ares bats are insane looking! sorry for off topic comment!
Insane looking? Why, what's wrong with them?
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Insane bats - I think he meant it as a compliment!
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I thought as much but just wanted to make sure. Some of the bats are massive for their weight. The one on the website has a finished weight of 2'8 and has 37mm edges. Plenty of con caving though.
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I dont mind them, but not a fan of the 3 red fingers. Looks better if they were 2 red, on the index and middle fingers?
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I'd leave the red finger endsotherwise i'd be very happy to buy some...lets see the pads next!