DonPost Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Here we are with my review of my WGD X-Lite glove and R12 blocker. I'm coming off of a R8 blocker and OG X-Lite glove. Build up: About 2 months ago I decided to come off a 3 year hiatus and start playing goal again. Opened up my bag and realized my gloves were shot. With no TPS to fall back on I went to the local Hockey Monkey to try some on. This is where I got nervous; i hated everything they had. Nothing closes like a TPS and that was what my hand was made for. I started searching around for what others did when they made the switch and stumbled apon Dave Wilcox. As most of you know Dave was the designer for TPS for a number of year ranging from what I can tell the Bionic series to the R12s. He was also sometimes making gloves. Ordering process: An email was sent right away to check availability. Replies were quick and it seemed like I was finally going to get the set I had always wanted. All details finalized then radio silence. During these two weeks I stumbled into this forum and learned that this wasn't an unusual occurrence for Dave. Once he read what people were saying about hm he came back to me and the ball was going. A 3 week turnaround was quoted with a very reasonable price ($531USD shipped). One week delay due to a supplier sending a regular palm for the blocker. Design: Went with the black on black pinstripe based off of Lundqvist stadium series pads a year back. Instruction were if you could make it black, do so. Glove: I my opinion the X-lite was ahead of its time. I believe it was one of two one piece gloves on the market (CCM blockade) and was overshadowed by its competing line; the Xceed. This is a catching glove. There is a natural curve in the fingers that prevents pop outs with a meaty T pocket to absorb the shot. Interior of the glove was exactly like the old one. Two tension straps across the hand and one on the wrist. One thumb and one pinky loop. Took a day to adjust. As someone that spent maybe 1,000 hours with the original the only thing that seems off is this slight triangle. Its suppose to be cut out. Positive it doesn't effect anything but maybe made the x shaped T stand out. Blocker: The only thing I really ask out of a blocker is to be bindingless. I haven't notice it getting in my way and its rock solid. Conclusion: If you've been dreaming of feeling a TPS glove again, please contact him. If your just wanting to try something new I wouldn't waist my time. I have been contacted by another goalie on instagram saying he can't get ahold of Dave. But I will be making the same desperate plea when this glove dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Nice stuff. I think @WGD is making good stuff and the custom designs are always fun. I hope Dave is able to focus on this full time at some point and that might improve the communication. Thanks for the review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 It is amazing, what can be done with all black design. It look realy good DonPost. Have matching pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPost Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 6/26/2017 at 11:26 PM, mik said: It is amazing, what can be done with all black design. It look realy good DonPost. Have matching pads? Not yet. Paying for my upcoming wedding so it might be a while too. I'm thinking Factory Mads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 2 hours ago, DonPost said: Not yet. Paying for my upcoming wedding so it might be a while too. I'm thinking Factory Mads. Nylon Factory pads with jenpro racing stripes would be sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Holy shit these are beauts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This is why I love a forum and it still holds weight. Would have been a hassle for you to dig this up on IG or Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPost Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 They are holding quite well. The only problem I've had is the wrist strap will not stay tight to save my life. Wish I could get the boa system out a Brian's and install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 On 10/13/2017 at 6:52 PM, TheGoalNet said: This is why I love a forum and it still holds weight. Would have been a hassle for you to dig this up on IG or Facebook This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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