What Are the Best Men's Lacrosse Gloves?

What Are the Best Men's Lacrosse Gloves?
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Using gloves while playing lacrosse helps you prevent injury if you fall or get accidentally struck by another player's stick or body. Lacrosse gloves also provide a dry grip that will give you more control over your hits and will prevent your stick from slipping out of your hands and hurting other players. Some companies offer custom colors so that you can match the gloves to your team's color scheme. All lacrosse gloves will feel stiff at first but are quick to soften and mold to your hand with use.

STX Assault

The STX Assault lacrosse gloves are made with a polymer material that is lightweight yet still offers protection. They have a special pattern in the palms that allows for breathability while providing a firm grip and feel. The fingers are slash protected with direct inject impact ribs and a five-part knuckle split to increase their flexibility. To protect your hands from excessive sweating, the STX Assault lacrosse gloves are lined with a moisture absorbing cloth.

Brine King III

Brine King III is the third generation glove designed for men's lacrosse. They offer extreme ventilation through their back hand pattern and fine mold vents on the knuckles to allow air to pass directly to your hands while providing full protection. The gloves have a special design that incorporates a series of mesh inserts in the palms that give you a good feel for the stick while keeping your hands dry.

Maverik Lacrosse Gloves

The Maverik Lacrosse Gloves have a seamless palm design that gives you an accurate feel of your stick and your grip. They are made with shark gel, a brand of gel that offers a high level of protection to your hands. They are lightweight, compact and flexible, even up to the wrist, allowing your hand full range of motion.

Gait Mutant X

The Gait Mutant X are men's lacrosse gloves with a patented multiflex cuff that give your wrist protection and flexibility. They provide two vents for the back of your hands to keep the air flowing and avoid trapping moisture that would make your hands slippery and hot. The palm is also vented, and the inside liner of the gloves is lined with an anti-bacterial cloth to prevent infections. The Gait Mutant gloves also have a receptacle in the thumb that allows the gloves to convert to goalie gloves, although you need to purchase the goalie thumb separately.

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Article reviewed by demand12324 Last updated on: May 26, 2011

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