Warrior Ritual G4 Intermediate Goalie Catcher
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The Warrior Ritual G4 intermediate trapper is the new entry into the Ritual trapper line. Maintaining key features from its older, and bigger brothers the Warrior G4 Int trapper is a breakthrough for younger, and smaller goalies.
The G4 intermediate trapper has one of the most innovative features that the goaltending world has seen in a trapper. Imagine, a glove that you can change the catch angle of, without changing the glove itself. Warrior manages this by having a few different removable palm liners. The intermediate comes with the 75*, however there also 90* and 60* liners available. You can drastically change the feeling of how the glove catches, without needing to spend money on a full trapper again.
The lightweight constriction of the trapper is also one of the most important features. The weight helps to keep the trapper mobile and helps goalies keep their hand on top of the shooter at all times. As well, to make sure the glove closes consistently and properly, Warrior has included its AxyFlex "T" technology. By adding a pivot point at the attachment points, the T carries much less tension when closing, allowing a freer, snappier closing glove.
Warrior's G4 intermediate is a great evolution of the very innovative Ritual trappers that have come before it. Lightweight and innovation drive the Warrior Ritual G4 intermediate goalie glove to the forefront of its segment.
| 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
