Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Goalie Catcher
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Vaughn's VE8 Pro senior goalie trapper brings the same shape and feel from the VE8 Pro Carbon trapper to goalies that don't need quite as much protection as the Pro Carbon provides.
The VE8 Pro senior goal glove is the same shape as the VE8 Pro Carbon. It also features the same redesigned double "T" design that opens up the pocket and helps to prevent the puck from popping out of the goalies trapper. The T-web is also slightly offset to help present more of that deep pocket towards the shooter.
Control is also a very important part of the VE8 Pro senior trapper. For this reason the trapper features a full grip interior palm surface to ensure that the goalies glove does not slip out of the glove. The glove also features a padded full pull wrist strap that makes sure that your wrist stays secure, even when your fingers can't.
The VE8 Pro senior goalie trapper gives Vaughn goalies the glove feel they have come to expect and does it better than any glove that came before.
| 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
