Vaughn Ventus SLR4 Junior Goalie Blocker
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Intro & New Features
New for 2024 is the SLR4 Junior blocker by Vaughn. The blocker features a range of high-level attributes and tech engineered to enhance performance, including a flex cuff, a double-layered ergonomically shaped palm, and a no-binding construction. The SLR4 is tailored specifically to optimize performance in the butterfly position, making it a good series for young players who often go down or find themselves in that position.
External Material
The SLR4 blocker uses classic jenpro synthetic leather on the exterior. Jenpro is well-known for its superior durability and performance. The cuff and thumb use nylon mesh for good breathability in those areas. The board has a bindingless construction, maximizing blocking space.
Internal Construction
The HD foam found on the inside of the blocking board offers reliable protection, pop on rebounds, and an incredible light weight. The same HD foam is established over the fingers to protect them as well.
Palm Material
The palm is ergonomically shaped and double-layered for good durability. It is outfitted with a cushion padding to minimize vibrations when impact hits the stick, and the new palm overlay enhances stick feel, in addition to wicking away moisture.
Side Hand Protection
The SLR4 features a stiff and lightweight sidewall and foam protection over the fingers to protect the hand. Mesh padding cushions the inside along the thumb for comfort and support. The use of mesh also helps keep that area ventilated.
Cuff
The SLR4 uses a flex-style cuff to allow for better freedom of movement when making quick saves. The wrist opening is large for additional mobility, and the top board has been optimized for rebound control and covering space. It flares out for improved deflection management. The adjustable wrist strap makes it easy to fix the cuff area to fit your wrist size and shape.
Hand Protection
Complementing the extra coverage given with the SLR4 gear, the blocker comes with a good amount of hand and finger protection without sacrificing movement. The fingers are covered by two-piece HD foam finger protectors, which sit over the fingers and are large to cover a wide surface area.
Colors & Customization
The Vaughn Ventus SLR4 Junior Goalie Blocker comes in Regular and Full Right hands, and the following colours: White, White/Red, White/Black, White/Blue, Black.
| 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
