TheGoalNet Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 4 hours ago, IPv6Freely said: The baseball style closure (the 600 in the above photos) was something that took some getting used to. However, I think I can catch the puck better with it. Me 100% someday I should whip out my OG 580 and see how that feels now that I'm used to the baseball style was T5500 or a Heaton the first to have this type of closure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: Me 100% someday I should whip out my OG 580 and see how that feels now that I'm used to the baseball style was T5500 or a Heaton the first to have this type of closure? I put on my S-Series glove the other day and shuddered. I can’t even imagine trying to catch a puck that way now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 All of a sudden I can't remember what my T5500 feels like. I think thumb to fingers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I could write a book about the T4000/T6000 Legacy models catching breaks. As a baseball guy, those were my favorites. I have used Brian's gloves in the past that are more flat thumb than the newer models. This is so hard to make a definitive guide as breaks are different on the same models through the years too. The CCM/Koho models are the best guide with the 580/590. The old Brian's had that 45 degree break: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 8 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: All of a sudden I can't remember what my T5500 feels like. I think thumb to fingers... If that wasn't joke that I missed... my bad otherwise, yes that's correct. 5500 is thumb to fingers aka baseball style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 15 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: If that wasn't joke that I missed... my bad otherwise, yes that's correct. 5500 is thumb to fingers aka baseball style Wasn't a joke. As I was reading this thread I was trying to think to myself how my glove closed and for some reason it was lost on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Wasn't a joke. As I was reading this thread I was trying to think to myself how my glove closed and for some reason it was lost on me. If it works well, you don’t think about it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just now, bunnyman666 said: If it works well, you don’t think about it. ? Yea I guess so haha. I've been using nothing but a T5500 since, idk, 2008? 2009? Its been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 @TheGoalNet how does the Optik glove feel compared to a 5500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is "The Beast" that I'm scouting replacements for. 580 for life! If only it was black.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: @TheGoalNet how does the Optik glove feel compared to a 5500? It will be in that family. Optik is fingers to thumb aka baseball style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: It will be in that family. Optik is fingers to thumb aka baseball style Good to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 @Doobiesnax - That double T is money. It blows my mind that certain things are "new" 15 years later. That looks exactly like the new one Factory Designed as a mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: @Doobiesnax - That double T is money. It blows my mind that certain things are "new" 15 years later. That looks exactly like the new one Factory Designed as a mod. you have a pic of the factory glove? I'd love to have someone build me this glove with a couple modern features.. mostly just cosmetically to the back of the glove and the wrist strapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 The factory glove I am referring to in a modified Brians with a double T. The glove Dennis builds is like a T5500 Contact @WGD - He worked at TPS after your vintage, but can probably crank out something pretty close for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalieInTheDesertYT Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 5/3/2017 at 3:27 AM, A10airknight said: My Gnetik 5.0 is a finger and thumb. im looking to buy a used gnetik 5.0. was it a good glove do u still use it? and most of all how was the protection!? @TheGoalNet do u know anything about the Gnetik 5.0 should i buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A10airknight Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Goalieinneed, I still use it and love it. It's the best glove I've ever owned. Ive never had any issues with the protection on it, though I generally play in the lower leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 @Brians_Joz does the GNetik 5.0 break like SZ or GN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) On 10/18/2017 at 2:27 PM, Doobiesnax said: you have a pic of the factory glove? I'd love to have someone build me this glove with a couple modern features.. mostly just cosmetically to the back of the glove and the wrist strapping. This is my Factory glove: There are many modern features, including removable pad for extra protection in the palm and replaceable wrist protection. It closes like a 5500. Sure- no Boa system, but I will say that there is a fair amount of innovation in this glove. Edited January 1, 2018 by bunnyman666 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estogoalie Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 19 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: @Brians_Joz does the GNetik 5.0 break like SZ or GN? The Gnetik should break like a Gnetik! Personally, I like the SZ break, don't like the Gnetik break at all. SZ is something like 40° fingers/thumb, and Gnetik is more like a 90° (580) or something like that. Before my SZ gloves, I had TPS R12, and in my opinion it's kind of similar. My son has Bauer One90 gloves, and they feel similar to me as well (altho he doesn't think so). Glove breaks are so hard to classify... I tried on my old T6000 the other week before I sold it, and my God, I have no clue how I caught anything with that. The words "Pancake Trapper" popped right into my head. No depth in the pocket at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 01/01/2018 at 6:25 AM, bunnyman666 said: This is my Factory glove: There are many modern features, including removable pad for extra protection in the palm and replaceable wrist protection. It closes like a 5500. Sure- no Boa system, but I will say that there is a fair amount of innovation in this glove. Very nice!! looks pretty minty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, Doobiesnax said: Very nice!! looks pretty minty! It looks a bit worse now, but has very much held its shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Looks awesome, minus the floating T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 1/1/2018 at 9:00 AM, estogoalie said: The Gnetik should break like a Gnetik! Personally, I like the SZ break, don't like the Gnetik break at all. SZ is something like 40° fingers/thumb, and Gnetik is more like a 90° (580) or something like that. Before my SZ gloves, I had TPS R12, and in my opinion it's kind of similar. My son has Bauer One90 gloves, and they feel similar to me as well (altho he doesn't think so). Glove breaks are so hard to classify... I tried on my old T6000 the other week before I sold it, and my God, I have no clue how I caught anything with that. The words "Pancake Trapper" popped right into my head. No depth in the pocket at all. It should, but in my head I think the SR line had a single break. I will dive into this via Google if we don't hear from @Brians_Joz soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ17 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) What do people love about the 580 break? I have the opportunity to get a custom set for cheap so I'm thinking about trying something new with the glove. Edited October 9, 2018 by CJ17 spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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