Brian's G-NETik 4 Senior Catcher - Intermediate Palm
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The Brian's G-NETik 4 senior goalie trapper is the newest version of the Brian's G-NETik line, and brings the best feel and closure the line has ever had. Still sporting Brian's Made in Canada quality, the company has taken some key features from the Opt1k line to make the G-NETik that much better. The intermediate palm gives goalies with smaller hands a better fit in a senior sized catching glove.
BOA SYSTEM
The biggest feature that the G-NETik IV catch glove brings from the Opt1k line is the Boa attachment strapping. The Boa allows for unparalleled grip on the hand during play, and the ability to fine tune exactly how tight the glove should feel both at the wrist, and the backhand. The locked in attachment works with the trapper design to provide a game ready closure that any goalie will love after getting it in their hands.
35 DEGREE CATCH ANGLE
The GNETik 4 still retains the feel and catch angle that made the glove so special however. The 35 degree catch angle provides a surface area that is easy to square to the puck no matter how the goalie holds their hand. The G-NETik 4 trapper also offers a nash palm to help slow the rotation of the puck if it makes contact with the palm rather than the pocket.
DOUBLE-T POCKET
The pocket itself is a double T option that presents a huge surface area to the shooter and helping with puck retention and pop outs. The true one piece design of the trapper ensures that the trapper will not flex and allow the puck to roll into the net if the puck contacts the cuff.
BEST OF BOTH
The G-NETik 4 glove takes the best parts of both the G-NETik line feel, and the modern conveniences of the Opt1k line to provide a trapper that any goalie would love to call their own.
| 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 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
