Vaughn Velocity VE8 Intermediate Goalie Blocker
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The Vaughn VE8 goalie blocker is the newest release in Vaughn's Velocity line. By focusing on feel, Vaughn continues the legacy that they have created and continues to improve the build year by year.
Feel isnt the only important part of a blocker's construction however, protection is just as important. For this reason Vaughn has beefed up both the fingers and the sideboard with HD foams to ensure that a puck doesn't slip through and get to where it shouldn't be going.
One of the biggest factors in the feel of the blocker, is the material that the palm is made of. In the VE8 intermediate blocker's case this is a material called VX suede. It is a very soft comfortable material that features a built in grip zone that both beefs up the palm of the blocker as well as providing a much more secure grip on the goaltenders stick.
Finally, the VE8 intermediate goalie blocker also features a thumb peice that is designed to be a narrower profile than most. This design decision helps with potential wear that the stick creates on the side of the thumb, especially with the grip that appears on many composite sticks these days.
With a focus on feel and protection, the VE8 intermediate blocker will be a hit for those goalies that are looking for a protective and extremely comfortable blocker.
| 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
