Bauer Vapor X:60 Junior Gloves

Bauer Vapor X:60 Junior Gloves

Due to the necessity for custom fitting and the high performance nature of this elite level product, it can only be purchased in store. If you have any questions please contact one of our trained specialists at 1-800-567-7790 or sales@thehockeyshop.com.

Through extensive player research and engineering, the Vapor X:60 glove is the next evolution of what arguably is one of the most popular glove fits on the market today. Complete hand, thumb and wrist articulation, unique palm characteristics that incorporate feel and durability, and specialized shell material placement make the next generation of Vapor glove the best yet.

• Segmented Back Roll - The movement of the hand and wrist is very specific, especially in game situations. The Vapor X:60 glove features a contoured and tapered segmented back roll configuration to maximize a game ready fit
• Free Flex Technology - Hand articulation is a key element to the introduction of Free Flex Technology. Free Flex Lock Thumb features a patented three-piece lock construction exclusive to Bauer. Free Flex Cuff allows for complete wrist articulation while maintaining protection coverage.
• Tapered Fit - The Vapor X:60 Glove offers a truly tapered fit for the ultimate glove feel and maximum performance. Tapered design is a distinct difference between traditional fit gloves and the anatomic fit gloves on the market today.
• Outer Shell Construction - A combination of Synthetic leather covering and cable mesh materials brings a whole new element of flex and durability to gloves. Synthetic leather mesh supports high wear zones. Cable Mesh maximizes flexion through the glove.
• Techni-Flex Palm - Utilizing the highest grade of materials, feel and durability are at a premium with the Techni-Flex Palm construction. Digital Nash combines with lycra stretch materials and a hydrophobic Nash reinforcement for the ultimate moisture-wicking and stretch properties. PU is micro-molded in the high-wear Hydrophobic muscle area of the hand. The palm is treated with an antimicrobial treatments to minimize build-up of odor-producing bacteria.
• Vent Armor Composite - Originally introduced in protective equipment, Vent Armor Composite allows the Vapor X:60 to maximize impact properties while minimizing overall glove weight.
• Thermo-Core+ Inner Liner

Player Glove Sizing

Things You Need To Know Before Ordering:

• Age and Level of Play
• In relation to Age, is the person's finger length, long, medium or short.

The fit of hockey gloves is largely personal preference. Gloves should fit a bit loose to offer freedom of movement
while still giving protection from slashes in all areas. Also m ake sure that the gap between the glove and the elbow pad is minimal.

For a senior player whose hand is finished growing you want the end your fingers to come just barely to the end of the fingers. Your fingers should not be pushing through the end of the glove. They should not be too short of the end of the glove either - about 1/4” from the end of the fingers is the maximum amount of room there should be.

For a junior player whose hand is still growing you want to leave a little bit of growing room but not so much that the hand is swimming in the glove. A quick way to test for a proper fit is to pick the stick up off the ground by the shaft, if this cannot be done easily, the glove is probably too big.

There is a big range of choice when it comes to gloves. The protection level of the glove should match your style of play. We recommend that you get the highest level of protection that you can afford. High density foams and plastic inserts are ideal but those features are usually found on the top level models (there are lots of tiny bones in your hands and you want to make sure that you're not going to be watching from the stands for two months in a cast).

Some gloves now come with wrist guards built right in. This is a good way to ensure maximum wrist protection but you will lose a bit of mobility compared to having a separate plastic reinforced wrist guard.

The feel of the glove is important. Most of the companies are now using a soft clarino nash palm to enhance feel and stick control. Not too many companies offer a traditional leather palm any more but you can always have one put in after as a re-palming option.