Brian’s has revamped the NetZero lineup, with the NetZero 2 Blocker. The NetZero 2 blocker features an offset palm design, accordion finger protection, and a HD foam construction which is game ready off the shelf.
External Material
The NetZero 2 goalie blocker is constructed with HD foams, and is finished with a synthetic leather which is abrasion resistant. It also features a foam and air cushion sidewall protection.
Palm Material
The nash palm is very comfortable and allows for good finger movement. Brian’s has also reinforced the center of the palm with an additional nash overlay. The palm is also offset to higher on the blocker board for extended reach.
Cuff
The cuff of the NetZero 2 blocker has a wide opening which allows for a full range of motion when squaring the glove to the shooter.
Colors Available
The Brian’s NetZero 2 YTH Goal Catcher comes in all White, and all Black, and in regular hand.
Sorry this products blade pattern chart is still being updated. If you would like to inquire directly, click here here to request the size guide on this product.
Goalie Blockers Sizing
More times than not, blockers are often overlooked compared to other pieces of gear where fit is concerned. Perhaps this is a result of the limited sizes available compared to other pieces of equipment: youth, junior, intermediate and senior. The first step to finding the correct blocker is to approximate your size by following the estimated age range and “heel-of-palm-to-tip-of-middle-finger” measurement:
- Youth (age 5 – 8): 4.5” – 5.75” / 119 – 143 mm
- Junior (age 8 – 11): 6.35” – 5.75” / 144 – 160 mm
- Intermediate (age 11 – 13): 6.35” – 7” / 161 – 178 mm
- Senior (age 14 and up): 7” – 8.5”* / 179 – 216 mm
*8” – 8.5” would constitute an XL palm on a senior blocker
Once a size has been approximated it is important to ensure that the fingers tips lie close to the seam at the fingertips or within 0.5” if the goaltender is growing. This is important to ensure that the goalie can maintain control of the stick while making saves in addition to being able to maneuver the blocker when playing the puck.
Another thing to look for is that the wrist strap goes directly across the wrist bone and has little to no interference with the chest/arm. The wearer should be able to swivel their wrist to accommodate a range of save selections without any restrictions from the chest protector.
