Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher
Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher

Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher

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New for 2021, the Bauer Vapor 3X Senior Goalie Catcher is the mid-level goalie glove in the Vapor lineup. While the 2X catcher was extremely popular, it was met with a few criticisms. Mainly the thin, flat “pancake style” palm that left goalies feeling shots. Bauer made a number of changes addressing this issue while keeping the same game-ready snappy closure of the 2X that goalies loved.

External Material
Bauer uses their synthetic leather with C.O.R.Tech skin on the new Vapor 3X catcher, this promotes better durability while helping contribute to the lightweight feel.

Break Angle
While the closure on the 2X was more driven by the fingers, due to how much deeper the 3X sits on the hand, it features more of a full hand closure getting the thumb involved allowing the glove to snap closed with ease. The break itself is still the same 60 degree angle seen in previous generation Vapor gloves giving the 3X a full hand “fingers to base of the thumb” style closure that feels natural and comfortable on the hand.

Pocket Design
Rather than sticking with the same offset single T pocket seen on the 2X, the 3X features a double T which helps keep the glove stay more open and presented to the shooter.

Strapping
Bauer continues to use their Connekt material throughout the internals of the glove. The 3X also has a few tweaks when it comes to strapping and adjustments on the backhand of the glove. A velcro adjustable neoprene-like flap extends from the finger stalls back over the knuckle allowing goalies to get a tighter fit in this region that doesn’t sacrifice the closure due to the elasticity of the material.

Cuff Design
The 3X catcher uses a true one-piece cuff designed to maximize the catching area while the Curv reinforced construction makes for a more impact resistant, lightweight construction.

Colors & Customization
The 3X line comes stock in all White, all Black, White/Nlack, White/Nlue, White/Navy and White/Red.

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FeatureDescription
Adjustable StrapsAdjustable Backhand Strapping
Break Angle60º
CategoryPerformance
Cuff DesignOne-Piece
CURV Reinforced
CustomizableNo
External MaterialC.O.R Tech
Synthetic Leather
Palm LinerConnekt Grip
PalmGame Ready Pro Palm
PocketDouble T
Warranty90 Days
Goalie Catcher Sizing Chart
Catcher Size
**Hand Measurement
Senior *7" - 8 ½"
Intermediate 6 ⅓" - 7"
Junior 5 ¾" - 6 ⅓"
Youth 4 ½" - 5 ¾"
*8" - 8 ½" is typically seen as a SR-XL palm
**Hand Measurement is made from heel of palm to the tip of your middle finger

Goalie Catcher Sizing

More times than not, the fit of your Goalie Catcher is often overlooked. This is likely the result of the limited size availability compared to other pieces of equipment, however a properly sized Catcher provides you the protection and stick control you trust.

Which Catcher Size is for you?
The first step to finding the correct Catcher size is to utilize the “heel-of-palm-to-tip-of-middle-finger” measurement. This measurement will generally send you to the appropriate size you need.

Analyzing the Catcher Fit
It is important to make sure the palm lines up properly within the catching glove, so that it can be closed without excessive force. New goalie gloves will be difficult to close initially, but through either a standard break-in process, or "baking" the catcher with our in-house convection skate ovens, they will soften over time.
*We do not recommend using any conventional in-home ovens, as the results have been very unpredictable in the past and could damage your Catcher.*

Next you want to ensure the adjustable wrist strap goes directly across the wrist bone, and has minimal to no interference with your chest protector. The goaltender should be able to swivel their wrist to accommodate a range of save selections without any restrictions from the chest protector.

Sizing for Growing Goaltenders
For growing goaltenders we recommend following the guidelines set above, rather than sizing up to accommodate growth. Oversized goalie gloves restrict control, especially for young developing goalies. As you climb the size ladder for Catchers, typically the glove requires more strength for pocket closure.

Which Hand Do I Need?
Figuring out which hand you need for your Catcher can be slightly confusing. Goalies generally refer to themselves as "REGULAR" or "FULL RIGHT". Below is the easiest way to simplify which hand you need.

    Goalie Catcher Hands Simplified
  • Regular - Catcher worn on your Left Hand
  • Full Right - Catcher worn on your Right Hand


Customer Reviews

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Colyn

Not that much different than his Hyperlite Glove at 1/2 the price. 3x Glove is great value.

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Brandon

The best glove I’ve ever used

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X S (Mississauga, CA)
Love it

Great closure out of the box and the puck doesn’t pop out as much as my old glove. Can confirm the other comment about a gap at the top of the T when covering pucks though. You gotta really push down to get a good seal

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Tyler Gill
Almost perfect glove.

Really like this glove. The closure out of the box is great, although I would recommend pushing down of the top of the T as mush as possible to make the pocket present wider. Love the comfort of the glove liner as well. Only downside is when you go to cover the puck along the ice by pushing the glove down tight to the ice, the cuff forms a seal but there is a 1” gap at the top of the tee. This is pretty annoying as the puck can easily slide out. Have heard this from a few guys with this glove. Besides that, perfect glove.

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Mat S.
Highly Recommend

Best to try it on for yourself to see if you would like the break angle. Comes game ready but I still ran hot water through out the glove a few times to break it in. Great closure.

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