Brian's G-NETik V Senior Goalie Catcher - Slash Graphic
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Intro & New Features
Brian’s continues to offer some of the best tech and craftsmanship in their goalie catchers with the Brian's G-NETik V Senior Goalie Catcher. This glove comes equipped with various features tailored toward a hybrid playstyle, including Bri-Core tri-axle carbon-fibre composite, a BOA dial strap system, a one-piece Airknit cuff, and a Hex-Air floating wrist strap. It is also equipped with a Pro Palm for extra comfort and support.
Break Angle
Brian’s follows their own angles when it comes to breaks. This glove has a 35° break angle, which is similar to the standard 60° and 590 breaks from other manufacturers. Of the break angles on the market, this break feels the most like a baseball glove. This angle requires binding the tips of the fingertips to meet the thumb in order to close the glove. It is always good to test all break angles and how they feel before deciding if an angle or style is right for you.
Cuff Design
The G-NETik V catcher has a solid one-piece exterior cuff with a bevelled thumb. This style is more modern and stiffer than the two-piece but adds more coverage and protection in the wrist area. On the inside is a cushioned Airknit interior cuff for keeping the wrist cool and comfortable, and a Hex-Air floating wrist strap to help maximize mobility.
Pocket Design
Brian’s opted for a double T pocket style for a deeper pocket and to allow for a wider glove. The larger size in the pocket can help keep the puck in place better when making tougher saves, and will greatly help with the hybrid goalie style.
Strapping
The BOA dial strap system makes a comeback in the G-NETik line for a tighter, more precise fit. BOA dials are designed for stability, so you likely will never need to make any emergency adjustments—your catcher will be held in place the entire game. If you do need to make those adjustments, the dials are very simple to readjust. The glove also comes with an elastic thumb strap to hold your hand even more securely without obstructing the glove’s ability to close.
External & Interior Material
The glove uses traditional jenpro leather with enhanced reinforcement on the fingers to protect against slashing. On the inside is high-density foam, which is used in most hockey equipment for supreme security in more delicate areas, such as the hands. Brian’s also implemented brand new Bri-Core tri-axle carbon-fibre composite in the cuff to make that area tougher and more rigid.
Colors & Customization
| 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
