Which is the best latex for goalkeeper gloves?

Before we go straight for the money shot 🍾 you need to know all the different types of latex so you can decided which is right for you.

No matter what “GREAT NEW FEATURE” a glove has the only one that matters is which latex it uses , the better the latex the better the gloves it’s that simple.

What makes it complicated is the way most gk glove brands describe the latex so here is a couple of key words and their meaning to help.

Knowing about gk latex

Softer the latex the better the grip 

Harder the latex the longer it will last

Thicker {mm} the latex the move protection from shots

thinner {mm} the more you feel the ball

 

we break the latex into 4 groups beginner, amateur, semi pro ,pro

 

Beginner 

The latex mostly used for these type of gloves is called Soft grip. Commonly these are the cheapest gloves , more for protection than grip but are very durable. 

Price £10-£15

Amateur

The upgrade from soft grip is Super soft grip this offers a improved grip but still keeper a great durability. Idea for training or if you are at the start of you goalkeeper career.

Price £20-£40

 

Semi pro

Its a big step up to Mega grip or Giga grip you really start to notice the grip improve, a little drop off with the durability.

Price £40-£50

 

Pro

Now we are getting to the very best latex used in the biggest brands, first there is Quartz which is a supreme all round latex which is used mostly by the independent brands but is no doubt top quality. The king of the crop is Contact and is the best in all conditions which is why it is the only latex we NWP gloves use. But is usually makes it the most expensive.

Price £50-How much you got?

All our gloves at NWP use the very best latex so the grip is as good as it gets