Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Gloves => Topic started by: Wedge2408 on January 29, 2013, 12:58:45 PM
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Hi guys.
I have recently bought two new pairs of gloves, adidas adipower (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=21577.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=21577.0)) and gray nicolls powerbow 1000le (the 2011/12 model, I can put up picks if necessary). Normally I just have one pair of gloves that I use in training and matches until they need to be replaced, so having two new pairs is a bit of a luxury for me :).
So I was wondering how you guys out there with multiple gloves utilise them?
Am I better off using one pair for training and another for games or simply alternating the two, using a different pair each session?
Any advice would be great, cheers.
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I'm in a similar position.
I'm just going to wear the most comfy ones until they fall apart then replace and repeat process.
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I currently have two pairs of gloves in my bag,
both of them are Redback Traditional, One pair I have used for two seasons and they have started to go a bit crispy on the palm so I am in the mindset it is time to move over to the new pair of gloves.
So to answer your question, I would only use one pair until they were not fit for purpose. Rotating two pais unless identical seems silly to me as the feel of both gloves will be different.
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im more of a fan of rotation. my theory is giving them a chance to dry etc may make both of them last longer.
Also detest putting on wet gloves...
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If my gloves are soaking on a sunday after saturday's play, I'll use the spares. (Although I rarely bat long enough for this to happen!)
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I rotate 4 pairs when netting and have 2 match pairs i use in games. Always use inners as then they absorb the sweat not the gloves.
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Try getting use out of 12 pairs -.-
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I've got two pairs of gloves and plan to use one for weekend and the other for midweek games. I also go to two sets of nets (one for each team) so I plan to do the same for the nets too to make sure the glove are worn in for the season.
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I've got 2 pairs of gloves - GM 909 and GM 909 d30. What I have found is that using the heavier d30 gloves does improve the pick up slightly.
I also have 2 bats - one has a very nice pickup and the other is slightly heavier - so think I'm going to end up using each glove specific to the bat.
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got 2 pairs, belnheim sausage and willowstix (back-up)..only use one pair other is there just in case...and since the willowsticks is split finger type it doesn't really need any wearing in...
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I've also got myself two pairs of gloves for the first time for this season - I'm swaying towards one pair for midweek and one for weekends, but having both in the bag for that rare occasion that I make it to the drinks break unbeaten - there is nothing worse than putting sweaty gloves back on (and is the main reason I bought a second pair...)
Try alternating and if they feel too different, stick to one pair until they fall apart would be my advice
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Ones you like best save for matches and the others use for nets. That's all I do and helps the match gloves last longer.
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Three pairs -
One for midweek cricket (that match my bat and pads - CS stuff is quite posho!)
One for Saturday (the most protective pair)
One for Sunday (the most lightweight pair)
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Use your favourite pair in matches use th other in nets.
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Thanks for the input guys. Some very good advice here.
Seems I'm not the only one with a couple of pairs of gloves, what Wilkie does with 12 though, I have no idea!! :)
I'm leaning towards using the adidas for nets and gn for games, as they are more comfortable, but I'm not 100% sure yet.
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Always had 2 pairs of gloves in my bag dont know why as never needed to change during an innings think i just left them in after buying a new pair once
spare pairs are handy for nets or next day games
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I now have 3 pairs, Salix Pod Arma, GM 505 d30 and an old Slazenger pair (not sure of the model). All are quite good quality but I just rotate them so I wear one pair one week and another the next etc... Slazengers are 2 years old now and are on their way out, Salix not far behind. I used to wear inners but I didn't find it made any difference to how sweaty the gloves get, and I find it more comfortable gripping the bat with just the gloves on. If they aren't comfy now they will be once worn in in my experience.
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The best way to use both pairs of your gloves is to bat for the full innings ;).
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The best way to use both pairs of your gloves is to bat for the full innings ;).
If only I could mate....
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What I do is use my sausage gloves if I feel my bottom hand is taking over or for long format games and my split finger gloves for short format games or if my top hand is doing the work. But for you I would do the Training/Match way.
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I always find that rotating my match gloves, makes them last a lot longer (overall).
I like to have at least three pairs of batting gloves. One for nets and then two for mid week and weekend games. It's also great to be able to change your gloves during a long innings.
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I keep a spare to stop team mates wanting to borrow my good ones...