TRUE Catalyst 9X3 Junior Hockey Glove
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Intro & New Features
The latest innovation in the TRUE Catalyst line is finally here for the 2023 season. Engineered to provide unmatched impact protection from all angles, these gloves offer unrivalled security without compromising your agility on the ice. The 9X3 variation is the highest price point for this series with many updated features, including an air mesh inner liner, AX Suede palms, and a TRUEFLEX3 thumb design.
External Material
Designed with a tapered fit that ensures a snug and responsive feel, these gloves provide ultimate control and mobility on the ice. Comprising a premium blend of nylon and PU in the outer shell, these gloves offer a winning combination of lightweight performance and resilience, making them a top choice for players seeking excellence in both form and function. The gloves also include TPU embellishments and branding for a sleek aesthetic.
Finger Design & Protection
The three-piece finger design promotes superior dexterity, allowing for precise stickhandling and shooting capabilities. Within each finger segment, foam cushioning combined with strategically placed plastic inserts ensures comprehensive protection against impacts.
Backhand Protection
Featuring an advanced six-piece backhand design, these gloves offer an ideal blend of flexibility and safeguarding. Each section is fortified with foam cushioning, strategically reinforced with plastic inserts to shield against impacts. This combination ensures that your backhand remains well-protected while preserving the necessary range of motion and comfort required for peak on-ice performance.
Thumb Design
The TRUEFLEX3 thumb, featuring a three-piece hinge design, offers heightened dexterity and exceptional hyperextension protection. Moreover, the inclusion of two additional breaks on the thumb side of the hand amplifies mobility, allowing players to maintain precise control of their sticks and maneuverability during play.
Cuff Design
The inner cuff is lined with AX Suede Bravo RRPET material and design, offering a perfect blend of flexibility and comfort, ensuring that players have the freedom of movement required for agile play. Complementing this, the outer cuff is fortified with protective plastic inserts, adding an extra layer of security against impact.
Palm Material & Gussets
The 9X3 features a premium palm construction with a heat-embossed AX Suede 0.9mm palm and overlay, resulting in an exceptional blend of aesthetics, durability, and tactile sensation. This design ensures that players enjoy a soft, comfortable grip while the glove is able to maintain its durability.
Liner
The all-new Air Mesh inner liner is designed to optimize airflow and circulation, ensuring that your hands stay dry and comfortable throughout your game. By effectively managing moisture, this liner enhances your grip and control on the stick, enabling you to maintain peak performance on the ice.
Sizes & Colors
The TRUE Catalyst 9X3 Junior glove is available in 10”, 11”, and 12” sizes in the following colourways: Black, Black/Red, Red, and Navy.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Backhand Protection | 6pc | Foam & Plastic Inserts |
| Category | Elite |
| Cuff | AX Suede Bravo RRPET Inner Cuff |
| External Material | Premium Nylon & PU Outer Shell | TPU Embellishments |
| Finger Design | 3-Piece |
| Finger Protection | Foam & Plastic Inserts |
| Gussets | AX Suede |
| Liner | Air Mesh Inner Liner |
| Palm Material | AX Suede |
| Sizes | 10”, 11”, 12” |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
| TRUE Junior Hockey Gloves Sizing Chart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Glove Size | 10" | 11" | 12" |
| Age (years) | 8 - 11 | 9 - 12 | 11 - 14 |
| Height (ft) | 4'3" - 4'8" | 4'7" - 5'0" | 4'11" - 5'4" |
| Weight (lbs) | 60 - 90 | 70 - 100 | 80 - 110 |
| Hand Length (in) | 4.5" - 5.0" | 5.0" - 5.5" | 5.5" - 6.0" |
Player Glove Sizing
Sizing Before Purchase
To ensure you're purchasing the proper sized glove, one simple measurement using a measuring tape is all it takes to accurately find your size. Place the tip of the tape measure at the top of your middle finger (or which finger is longest) and measure all the way down to the bottom of your palm. Record this measurement and multiply by two. This will be roughly the size of glove you need. Compare your height, weight and age to the charts provided on each model as well to find your best fit.
Growth Room
If you are including growing room in the glove for a young player, always round the measurement up to the next whole number (ex. 3.2” x 2 = 6.4” -> 7”).
True Size
When sizing for true size (no growth room) using the above measurement, round measurements less than 0.5 down to the next whole number. If the measurement ends in .5 or higher, round up to the nearest whole number.
Fit Guide
When looking for a glove you must first decide what style of glove you like better. This is purely personal preference, and usually pertains to what the player has worn in the past. We have divided all the gloves we carry into three different fits; THS-1, THS-2 and THS-3.
THS-1 (Traditional)
A loose, traditional fitting glove will feel widder around the hand. These gloves typically have 4 protective rolls on the backhand and can use thicker low density comfort foams in the liner to snug up the inside of the glove.
THS-2 (Tapered)
A tapered style glove combines the fit of a traditional and anatomical style glove. This style will offer a snug fit in the fingers and up through the palm of the hand, but widens at the cuff of the glove to allow for better mobility.
THS-3 (Anatomical)
A tighter fitting anatomical glove reduces negative space and feels like a second skin. Anatomical gloves fit tighter around all aspects of your hand, and you may notice the tight cuff reduces some mobility around the wrist comparitive to the other fit styles.
Sizing after Purchase
To ensure a proper size once you have received your gloves, you will want to take a look at two things. One – make sure the your fingers are all the way in the finger slots but not pressing into the gussets on the end, a good fitting glove will leave your fingers so that they are just able to brush the tips of the gussets. Two – make sure thr palm of your hand is not spilling over the end of the glove palm material onto the inner cuff. Keep in mind the moment you first receive your new gloves will be the smallest the glove will ever fit. Over time and with prolonged use, the foams will compress and the leathers will stretch marginally expanding the size of the glove marginally.
If you are sizing a glove to include growth room for a player, have them place their hands in the glove with their palms facing up. To determine if a glove is too big, have the player place their hand inside as they would if they were playing. Next, take your index finger and determine how much additional room is between the top of their palm and the edge of the cuff. Typically you want no more room than the width of your index finger. Then have the player press their fingers against the palm so you can see the outlines, make sure their pinky finger is at least 3/4” of the way into the pinky slot. To determine if the glove is too small, take your fingers and feel along the inner cuff of the glove just after the palm material. Make sure the player’s palm is not spilling over the material and onto the cuff. Next take a look at the fingers of the glove, you want the player’s fingers to fit in each finger slot, but they should not be pressed up against the edge or touching the gussets.
A quick way to test for a proper fit is to pick the stick up off the ground by the shaft, if this cannot be done easily, the glove is probably too big.
