Bauer Vapor 1X Senior Goalie Blocker
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The Bauer Vapor 1X blocker is designed using the industries most advanced methods and materials, yet. The 1X blocker is based off the Reactor 9000, featuring a binding and the same overall shape.
The palm of the new Vapor blocker is made with Bauer's AX SUEDE QUATTRO material, for a comfortable feel; it also uses Bauer's transfer mesh, integrated with their trademark 37.5 Technology, to keep the hand relatively dry and cool, during play. The fingers are protected with full wrap-around XRD Foam.
Vapor 1X revolutionizes the industry standard, both with new material and digitally printed graphics, that will make goalies feel lighter and quicker when it matters.If you're interested and want to know more about the new Bauer Vapor 1X line, read our entry on the THS Goal Blog!
| Senior | *7" - 8 ½" |
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| 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 |
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Goalie Blockers Sizing
More times than not, the fit of your Goalie Blocker is often overlooked. This is likely the result of the limited size availability compared to other pieces of equipment, however a properly sized Blocker provides you the protection and stick control you trust.
Which Blocker Size is for you?
The first step to finding the correct Blocker 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 Blocker Fit
It is important to ensure that the fingers tips lie close to the seam of the palm, or within 0.5” if the Blocker is for a young growing goaltender. 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. You also want to ensure that the goalie can maintain control of their stick in addition to being able to maneuver the blocker when handling the puck.
Which Hand Do I Need?
Figuring out which hand you need for your Blocker 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.
- Blocker Hands Simplified
- Regular - Blocker worn on your Right Hand
- Full Right - Blocker worn on your Left Hand
