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[Wedge2408]

Hi guys.
I have recently bought two new pairs of gloves, adidas adipower (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.

[fasteddie]

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.

[RoCo Da Pixie]

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.

[lastmanstand]

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...

[ajmw89]

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!)

[The_Bird]

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.

[wilkie113]

Try getting use out of 12 pairs -.-

[gdb19]

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.

[geeders]

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.

[tushar sehgal]

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...

[jamielsn15]

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

[ACM0608]

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.

[Manormanic]

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)

[ammo]

Use your favourite pair in matches use th other in nets.

[Wedge2408]

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.