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Equipment => Wicket Keeping => Topic started by: justnotcricket86 on November 16, 2012, 01:35:02 PM
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Right then chaps,
There are a few keepers amongst us willow lovers, what kit are you looking at using for the next season? Been flicking between my Wymers and Kook Silvers from a couple of years ago, but looking at something new. Possibly Puma or this years GN Legends. I like the Puma Pulse that Wade and Kieswetter have been using but apparently not going to be available here, and Puma have not released their new range yet as far as I know
What do we think then?
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I'm using the Newbery pads that go under the trousers and am still undecided on what gloves to get
Again thinking newbery, GM or GN
Any suggestions?!
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What do you think about your Kook silvers? are they the 2011/2012 ones?
cant decide whether to buy some or not
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just ordered these from Lorrimers
http://www.armandosports.com.au/kookaburra-w500-wicket-keeping-pads-p-2720.html
may have to get some Kook Silvers now
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kook classics? i dunno they are red white and silver i think they are nice will be using them this year ..
and will be still using my puma flextek 5000's i guess
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I'll be using Puma Karbon 5000 gloves and Pulse 5000 pads.
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Probably swap between my existing Blenheim pads and Puma Calibre Tricks 5000 depending on my mood. Some life still in Blenheim gloves too and barely used pair of Ayrteks to break in so probably don't need any new. Having said that I am keen to have a look at the new GN gloves.
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i've just got the newbery pads that go under your trousers as well seem to be very comfortable and got a pair of new GN legend 2012 that need braking in. i was gunna get the 2013 pair but didn't really like the look of the hypertac grip on the parms, thought i would keep it traditional with the octopus grip
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Must use my Wymers, but have 2 pairs of Alec Stewart Slazengers that are great gloves. Pads Kooks Hadins but fancy looking at the newberry pads jimmygreen has
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Salix pod one gloves and pads for me. Got them last year and they are just about broken in I reckon. Plus don't really like the look of any of the new 2013 range of keeping gear I'm afraid.
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Very tempted to go Puma this year myself, just waiting for their range to come out. The new Kook stuff looks shocking
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This may be a stupid question but does anyone know why chamois inners are so popular? I've always gone for cotton since (a) you can put them in a washing machine and (b) they're cheaper. I've tried the leather ones in the past and never noticed much of a difference in terms of the feel of the ball through the gloves.
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Right then chaps,
There are a few keepers amongst us willow lovers, what kit are you looking at using for the next season? Been flicking between my Wymers and Kook Silvers from a couple of years ago, but looking at something new. Possibly Puma or this years GN Legends. I like the Puma Pulse that Wade and Kieswetter have been using but apparently not going to be available here, and Puma have not released their new range yet as far as I know
What do we think then?
Are these a different version if pulse gloves?
http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Puma-Pulse-6000-Wicket-Keeping-Glove-47032.aspx
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This may be a stupid question but does anyone know why chamois inners are so popular? I've always gone for cotton since (a) you can put them in a washing machine and (b) they're cheaper. I've tried the leather ones in the past and never noticed much of a difference in terms of the feel of the ball through the gloves.
i find cotton 1's to thick and the chamois 1's obv u soak in water to make them supple and they feel just right for me so av allways used them
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I keep every so often but not that much to warrant top end end gear so will be
Gm le gloves
Canterbury pads
Puma inners
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Love my keeping gear more than bats!
I think this season ill get another pair of this years GN Legends and ill be buying the new Puma Flexitech 5000's i think!
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What are the palms on these meant to be? or are they just normal grip? http://www.cricketdirect.co.uk/Catalogue/Wicketkeeping/Gray-Nicolls-Wicket-Keeping/Gray-Nicolls-Legend-WK-Glove-202930
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Gray Nics legend pads and gloves for me. Loved my 2012 Legend gloves, the new palm on the 2013 gloves only improves them!
Considering this custom made draw around your hand job from Geoff Wymer, will look into it further this weekend.
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I fell into the temptation and purchased the Puma Pulse gear, first set of Puma keeping gear.
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Kookaburra Silvers for me with Puma Iridium pads.
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These will be my main set
Gloves: Gray Nicolls Legend
Pads: Newbery Aegis fielding pads
(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj487/jamesgreen45/E5FBB5CD-A95C-4BA1-AEE2-11A8B298FDB2-2247-000002BDF79B8BCD.jpg)
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Having bought some Kookaburra 800's, the Aussie model, I'll be wearing those and my kook neon pads. Puma Karbon gloves and pulse pads soon to be in the for sale section.
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(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u419/toenails97/F9D6A542-BA40-4F75-ACA9-0EDE8C043B5B-1583-0000012CED7BA6FD_zpsa023a1f6.jpg)
Aero keeping mask
Kookaburra silver classic gloves
Puma 4000 FXT pads
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i really want a set of the new Puma Bionic keeping gloves, look really nice,
i have some Hunts County and Willostix keeping gear in the sale section if any of you keepers fancy a look.
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Keeping it simple
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/97notout/DSCN3774_zpsd7e29e55.jpg)
BUT.................... I have a couple of pairs of gloves en route rumoured to be fiddled with by Graham Plimmer and I have Wymers etc................doh why is it so difficult to choose.
No gonna stick with the Bob taylors but realy fancy some of those Newbery Aegis fielding pads Jimmygreen has they look the dogs thingy's. :)
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Gloves: Grey Nicholls Legend Gold Gloves (AUS)
Pads: Puma Pulse 5000 (AUS)
Inners: Aero P1 KPR inners
Normal helmet to top it all off. Not a cheap bit of kit though!
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Cheers mate they are as u put it 'the dogs thingy's'. But u had to search for ages to get a pair. Every company I spoke to, that had advertise they had them in their website turned they didn't had them. So I ended up buying a pair off eBay, so I suggest u start there.
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You ! >:(
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Me? ???
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Me? ???
I think that's because you dodged the swearing bot
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As in, it's spelt 'you' not 'u'!
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Going for the classics:
Puma Ballistics 2009 + Half Chamois Inners
Kookaburra Kahuna keeping pads
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Ow alright mate, I'll spell it 'you' next time
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Has anyone managed to form a view on the new GN Legend Hypertac palms yet or is it too early?
The kit geek in me fancies giving them a go
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Has anyone managed to form a view on the new GN Legend Hypertac palms yet or is it too early?
The kit geek in me fancies giving them a go
They haven't arrived in store yet, but i did wear them for the entire time i was at the grays stand chatting during the trade show, and i do like them, i'll be wearing them in 2013.
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They haven't arrived in store yet, but i did wear them for the entire time i was at the grays stand chatting during the trade show, and i do like them, i'll be wearing them in 2013.
Thanks Jake, I tried them on at Uzi and they seemed nice but just a bit unsure about what the grip will be like on those palms. Considering how expensive they are I would like to be confident they will perform. Did the GN guys say much about the new palm?
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Not much really, I assumed they were silicon coated like those ones aero have released, and whilst not quite the same, I guess the principle is the same, the palm is supposed to be more 'sticky' which can only help right?
To be honest, for the quality of glove, I don't think they are expensive when compared to the kookaburra haddin (players in 2013) gloves.
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I think the whole sticky palm business is a bit of a gimmick to be honest
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I think the whole sticky palm business is a bit of a gimmick to be honest
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From the brief experience I had wearing them and handling a ball with them at the trade show, it certainly did no harm, so gimmick maybe, but if it boosts people's confidence then it's a useful placebo.
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Yes, It could be useful in that way! How sticky is the palm is self? Would grass etc stick to it if you took a dive?
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Not much really, I assumed they were silicon coated like those ones aero have released, and whilst not quite the same, I guess the principle is the same, the palm is supposed to be more 'sticky' which can only help right?
To be honest, for the quality of glove, I don't think they are expensive when compared to the kookaburra haddin (players in 2013) gloves.
Cheers for the feedback, true in comparison to top Kooks but those are obscenely priced in my opinion
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i think the range which are priced at around £60 for this season are the same as the legend range for last season.....
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My Keeping kit for 2013. Same as last year. Might invest in a pair of the new GN legend gloves closer to the start of the season
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx98/johnnyw18/DSCF1326_zps574bd851.jpg)
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Hoping I won't have to keep as much this year but if I do I'll be using the same kit as last year: GN Powerbow 500 gloves with Puma inners and GM 606 pads.
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vantage players goves, grey nicholls quantum, puma padded inners 8)
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I had Hawk Cricket pads and gloves last couple of years, wernt bad but protection could have been a little better. This year bit tighter on cash so gone for these:
http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Puma-Pulse-6000-Wicket-Keeping-Glove-47032.aspx (http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Puma-Pulse-6000-Wicket-Keeping-Glove-47032.aspx)
http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Puma-PRO-5000-Wicket-Keeping-Pads-Wicket-Keeping-Equipment-WhiteBlackSilverOrange-58148.aspx (http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Puma-PRO-5000-Wicket-Keeping-Pads-Wicket-Keeping-Equipment-WhiteBlackSilverOrange-58148.aspx)
Hopefully gloves will do a job otherwise i might have to splash the cash and go fro Gray Nics - had a pair of Fusion supagels a few years back and they were great gloves.
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Safe to say I'm going for the Chris Read gloves and pads this year...
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Anyone ever heard of Kangaroo Leather on keeping gloves?
http://www.cricketcentre.com.au/product_list/pages/product.php?Operation=SetSessionVariable&Variable (http://www.cricketcentre.com.au/product_list/pages/product.php?Operation=SetSessionVariable&Variable)[ProductCodeID]=WKK201
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Anyone ever heard of Kangaroo Leather on keeping gloves?
[url]http://www.cricketcentre.com.au/product_list/pages/product.php?Operation=SetSessionVariable&Variable[/url] ([url]http://www.cricketcentre.com.au/product_list/pages/product.php?Operation=SetSessionVariable&Variable[/url])[ProductCodeID]=WKK201
I thought you were from Australia? And you've never heard of kangaroo leather? Haddins Kookaburra's palm were kangaroo leather and were around the £120 mark
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I thought you were from Australia? And you've never heard of kangaroo leather? Haddins Kookaburra's palm were kangaroo leather and were around the £120 mark
Yeah I have heard of it and I am from Australia. Thats why im asking if anyone from England had?
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I have tried the Red Kooks on and they are the best gloves I have ever worn, but cannot justify spending over £100 on them. Won't make me a better keeper though...
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i might get some :)
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I cant find the 2012 ones anywhere though Simmy mate, well I couldn't when I looked a couple of weeks ago.
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no T webbing so probs wont
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I've been using the red K leather Kooks for about 2 seasons now. Hands down the best and most comfortable gloves I have ever used.
Sadly they seem to be a little worse for wear at the moment and the price makes it hard to justify another pair :(
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I cant find the 2012 ones anywhere though Simmy mate, well I couldn't when I looked a couple of weeks ago.
2013 model
http://www.vks.com/kookaburra-players-wicket-keeping-gloves.htm (http://www.vks.com/kookaburra-players-wicket-keeping-gloves.htm)
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Im going to Vantage Gloves and M&H pads of jake.
(stupidly I sold the M&H gloves)
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2013 model
[url]http://www.vks.com/kookaburra-players-wicket-keeping-gloves.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.vks.com/kookaburra-players-wicket-keeping-gloves.htm[/url])
The only have large mens, and charge for delivery.
We sell for the same price with free delivery, and even if we dont have them in stock (im not in today so cant check) we can pick them up the same day from kooks
http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=767 (http://vitascricket.co.uk/products.php?id=767)
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Humph. Sold out of our first batch of legend keeping gear.
Have been waiting for the next lot so I can grab a set for myself. Will be delayed until I'm already a few games into my season (weather permitting my first game is April 6th...)
So in the meantime I will be using a bit of SS gear that I picked up today when visiting the warehouse.
I dug through a bin marked 'pro' and found a pair of mostly blue camo (with a touch of white) dhoni style keeping gloves labelled as 'Ultimate' and some keeping pads labelled 'Gladiator' - both are SS branded not TON. I think these model names were available to retail in 2011/12 but these feel 'nicer' than the typical off the shelf gear from SS.
The gloves particularly are fantastic. Supple, comfortable and very well made, as all Sareen gear is.
I'll get some snaps up in the morning, and no doubt anyone who is coveting them will get the opportunity to buy them in early May when my Legend keeping stuff arrives. :)
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newbery sps keeping gloves and puma 4000 flextech
http://www.talentcricket.co.uk/newbery_wicket_keeping_gloves/newbery_sps_wicket_keeping_gloves/c349p506.html (http://www.talentcricket.co.uk/newbery_wicket_keeping_gloves/newbery_sps_wicket_keeping_gloves/c349p506.html)
http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Puma-FXT-5000-Wicket-Keeping-Pads-Wicket-Keeping-Equipment-WhiteBlackSilverOrange-58147.aspx (http://www.prodirectcricket.com/Products/Puma-FXT-5000-Wicket-Keeping-Pads-Wicket-Keeping-Equipment-WhiteBlackSilverOrange-58147.aspx)
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Customers obviously haven't been put off by the new palms on the Legend gear then Jake?
Has anyone provided any feedback on how they perform yet?
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Got pics of this SS gear then Jake?
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I'm still not sure what to make of the palm, i guess i cant judge until i've taken a few balls wearing them.
We only got a small amount of legend keeping stuff in as it is on the pricey side. The assumption being not all of it would sell, and i would take what was left to use myself. But i've had to order more for myself and GN are looking at mid/late April - early may before i get both the pads and the gloves. (i need large mens pads this year which i didn't realize until i tried on the mens size, which are quite compact. Large mens tends to come later anyway)
Will get some snaps up in an hour or two when i get into the shop. I'm still a little drained from sifting through probably 300 bats yesterday at the oval.
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Does anyone have any suggestions for keeping kit, it's not really my field of knowledge having been a fast-bowler all my life. Injuries have meant I want to keep this year but have no idea what kit to get.
I'm looking for pads that are lightweight and fairly easy to run in and gloves that are flexible and don't come far down your wrists? Any ideas?
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Does anyone have any suggestions for keeping kit, it's not really my field of knowledge having been a fast-bowler all my life. Injuries have meant I want to keep this year but have no idea what kit to get.
I'm looking for pads that are lightweight and fairly easy to run in and gloves that are flexible and don't come far down your wrists? Any ideas?
There are some real keep kit ners on here too...I am sure you will be able to get good advise.
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Sounds like Puma would suit you perfectly. Do some research in the keeping section, everything you need to know about gloves and pads in there mate.
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Does anyone have any suggestions for keeping kit, it's not really my field of knowledge having been a fast-bowler all my life. Injuries have meant I want to keep this year but have no idea what kit to get.
I'm looking for pads that are lightweight and fairly easy to run in and gloves that are flexible and don't come far down your wrists? Any ideas?
May I recommend the Gray nicolls maverick range, incredibly flexible, minimalist glove that fits the wrist the way you describe, and the pads are very lightweight.
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Jake, what are those white SS gloves like?
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Does anyone have any suggestions for keeping kit, it's not really my field of knowledge having been a fast-bowler all my life. Injuries have meant I want to keep this year but have no idea what kit to get.
I'm looking for pads that are lightweight and fairly easy to run in and gloves that are flexible and don't come far down your wrists? Any ideas?
I'm about to sell some Addidas keeping pads if you want some 2nd hand ones? Perfect co diction, very lightweight and protective.
Will out pics up at the weekend?
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Sounds good, cheers for the feedback!
Has anyone heard anything about the new Bradbury gloves? They look alright but haven't seen many reviews.
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(http://i.imgur.com/nbVIXYTl.jpg?1)
Gloves are so soft. Love 'em.
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Them SS embossed pads look the dogs as so the gloves mate!
Why did I already buy my keeping kit :(
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Trying to see if I can upload pic from iPhone through Facebook here.
(https://m.facebook.com/home.php?refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F&refid=9&_rdr#!/photo.php?fbid=10151398084724862&id=507474861&set=a.10151314461874862.473471.507474861&__user=507474861.jpeg)
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These will be my main set
Gloves: Gray Nicolls Legend
Pads: Newbery Aegis fielding pads
([url]http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj487/jamesgreen45/E5FBB5CD-A95C-4BA1-AEE2-11A8B298FDB2-2247-000002BDF79B8BCD.jpg[/url])
Under or over?
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Lets try again.
My altered aero p1 inners:
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc469/MD2812/A1D709C6-5CA7-4516-A2FB-255FBF455727-2686-0000018262F04B20.jpg)
M&H gloves! Love these so comfy, was tempted by the 2013 white pair though!
Newbery tour keeping pads
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc469/MD2812/4BBDC873-04C3-4A91-924A-8980C4BB915B-2686-000001825AFD2D6A.jpg)
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Under or over?
100% under mate, have been using them since last September and they are great. Really comfortable to keep in
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has anybody got the gray nicolls legend keeping gloves ?? have heard the "hypertech" thing is really grippy and great for catching??
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([url]http://i.imgur.com/nbVIXYTl.jpg?1[/url])
Gloves are so soft. Love 'em.
ohhh jake u sly dog these are lovely!
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Hi long time lurker thought id post regarding the new GN Legend keeping gloves
having had 2 pairs of legend gloves in the last couple of years which have been superb once broken in i was slightly worried when seeing the new legends and the hypertec palms, ive had the large mens for 3 months now and they are up there with the kooks 1000 for comfort and the grip is excellent only downside to them is the silly shortie cuff someone has decided to go to, and legend keeping are pads brill too :)
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Two pairs of gloves on the go.
The older pair are CJI's (top quality gloves of which I've had a couple of pairs now). Then to change it up I bought a pair of M+H brown suede ones that were on offer just prior to Xmas. Finding them difficult to wear in, but I'm sure they will become more supple over time.
Pads wise I have VKS. These are the modern style, effectively just Puma colbolts but cheaper. Not too sure on them at the moment. As a taller keeper the straps are in a slightly awkward position, got a couple of old pairs to go back to if needs be but I will give them a chance.
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Onto my third pair of gloves in the off season, having not actually used any off them.
Here are the Surridge Turbo gloves, look like they have been used a fair bit, but have been refaced.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Joey_lough/cricket%20stuff/WP_000163_zpsba45b759.jpg)
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I have been using the Kooks Haddins and they are amazing, so comfortable and although they did cost a bit, if taken care of properly they will last.
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Changed my mind again and will be using Gm original kit this season. Anyone used the original gloves before?
Ordered some from Lorimers eBay page but they seem to have been lost by Royal Mail by the looks of it :(
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(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q790/TP1996/20130511_171506_zps15e78424.jpg)
My keeping kit for the coming season
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My keeping kit for the coming season
Those gloves are top draw, using them as my main gloves this season ;)
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Loving my Legend gloves, not had much use for them so far with only a handful of chances created by our bowlers, but they are very comfortable.
(http://i.imgur.com/aF22c95l.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/SJlboPHl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DmNzmAEl.jpg)
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What's the cuff like on them Jake? Still traditional as looks a tad shorter this year
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I cannot believe how comfy the GN gloves are. I've never tried on any glove that is anywhere near as comfy.
Wouldn't say the cuffs feel short. I am using the Oblivion Players.
I was slightly worried the material may not stand up to the task like other leather gloves but if anything they are better.
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What's the cuff like on them Jake? Still traditional as looks a tad shorter this year
A bit shorter than my 2012's, but nothing too drastic.