Madmedic6 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 38 minutes ago, Chenner29 said: IMO - the last thing I've ever complained about on chest/arms units is the backplate. Not sure why they chose to devote the time/engineering/capital here when the protection level in the arms of their retail units has always been lacking. They really should just bring the AB18Pro to retail and be done with it. Lacking is an understatement. I added d3o to the back of my axis 2 arms and still get some stingers but no more bruising. They should had put d3o in the arms to begin with for as much as they charge for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Chenner29 said: IMO - the last thing I've ever complained about on chest/arms units is the backplate. Not sure why they chose to devote the time/engineering/capital here when the protection level in the arms of their retail units has always been lacking. They really should just bring the AB18Pro to retail and be done with it. If the AB18 Pro was brought to retail it would be in the $800-$850 range last I heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmedic6 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 My set showed up today. Overall I am very pleased with the quality of the total custom pro vs the retail stuff. 581 pro palm will take some getting use to, but I have a regular 580 pro palm on the way just in case. Vegas gold speed skin is 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 14 minutes ago, Madmedic6 said: My set showed up today. Overall I am very pleased with the quality of the total custom pro vs the retail stuff. 581 pro palm will take some getting use to, but I have a regular 580 pro palm on the way just in case. Vegas gold speed skin is Nice looking set! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just curious if any of the 581 owners have any additional feedback or thoughts on how they're liking the glove? Recently picked of a set of eflex 6 pads and am considering replacing my gloves as well. How is the break-in process going? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmedic6 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 hours ago, froese said: Just curious if any of the 581 owners have any additional feedback or thoughts on how they're liking the glove? Recently picked of a set of eflex 6 pads and am considering replacing my gloves as well. How is the break-in process going? Thanks. The 581 is... It's different. Coming from a 580 to a 581 it feels similar but different. I'm not a fan of how the glove fits in my hand, I feel like half my hand is sticking out. I also don't care for the puffy palm nash. Pinky loop has its moments where it will slide off my medium sized hands. Break in wasn't terrible. Bake it in the skate oven for 5 min then either tie it closed or work it open and closed for a half hour. I baked my pro palm and tied it up and it's pretty broken in in the few days I've had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Madmedic6 said: The 581 is... It's different. Coming from a 580 to a 581 it feels similar but different. I'm not a fan of how the glove fits in my hand, I feel like half my hand is sticking out. I also don't care for the puffy palm nash. Pinky loop has its moments where it will slide off my medium sized hands. Break in wasn't terrible. Bake it in the skate oven for 5 min then either tie it closed or work it open and closed for a half hour. I baked my pro palm and tied it up and it's pretty broken in in the few days I've had them. Appreciate the update. I'm coming from a Vaughn V9 so this will definitely be an adjustment, but based on my preferred hand position I think the break will suit me. I've tried it on multiple times in store and I am intrigued. It felt pretty good, actually. I'll definitely bring it into the store to have it baked when it gets delivered though (I'm full right so always have to order online!) Do you think you're having trouble getting all the strapping dialed in or is just a tight fitting glove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmedic6 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 hours ago, froese said: Appreciate the update. I'm coming from a Vaughn V9 so this will definitely be an adjustment, but based on my preferred hand position I think the break will suit me. I've tried it on multiple times in store and I am intrigued. It felt pretty good, actually. I'll definitely bring it into the store to have it baked when it gets delivered though (I'm full right so always have to order online!) Do you think you're having trouble getting all the strapping dialed in or is just a tight fitting glove? I have played with the straps and it's betting somewhat better. I guess I'm just use to the flat palm of my true. The face of the 581 is much flatter in the thumb. I'm still working on how I want to hold the glove as most of the glove shots have been off the steep face on reactive rebounds and pop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 hours ago, Madmedic6 said: I have played with the straps and it's betting somewhat better. I guess I'm just use to the flat palm of my true. The face of the 581 is much flatter in the thumb. I'm still working on how I want to hold the glove as most of the glove shots have been off the steep face on reactive rebounds and pop out. The unique strapping system is definitely one of the things that appealed to me, as did the compromise of finger stalls/no finger stalls. I've never used a True 580, or any 580 for that matter but I'm sure I'll have my own adjustment issues coming from Vaughn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 @froese the loops get the 5X1 glove design from odd to usable IMO. 591 pre-loops was just awkward. Now it just comes to down if you like it or not? It's very mechanical hinge like closure compared to a baseball glove feel from the rest of the market? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: @froese the loops get the 5X1 glove design from odd to usable IMO. 591 pre-loops was just awkward. Now it just comes to down if you like it or not? It's very mechanical hinge like closure compared to a baseball glove feel from the rest of the market? @TheGoalNet I know that wearing it in the store isn't exactly game play, but I liked the feel of the glove and how they've implemented the finger loops. It felt like a good balance between freedom for your fingers while still giving you an anchor for your thumb and pinky finger. Definitely stiff though, that's for sure. My set is arriving in a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Come at me with your all white gear criticisms. I'm ready 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, froese said: Come at me with your all white gear criticisms. I'm ready I think the whole southpaw thing is worse. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: I think the whole southpaw thing is worse. I'm ready for that criticism as well. Nothing new there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, froese said: I'm ready for that criticism as well. Nothing new there. It's ok, @A.YOUNGoalie13 will come here trying to push his 80lbs of muscle around and tell everyone how much better being a Southpaw is in your defense. He's wrong, but at least you'll have a rabid defender. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: It's ok, @A.YOUNGoalie13 will come here trying to push his 80lbs of muscle around and tell everyone how much better being a Southpaw is in your defense. He's wrong, but at least you'll have a rabid defender. We know we're special. And thankfully it doesn't take much to throw off bone head forwards. That is, if they even bother to take a break from having their head's down and actually look at the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, froese said: We know we're special. And thankfully it doesn't take much to throw off bone head forwards. That is, if they even bother to take a break from having their head's down and actually look at the target. Most players I've ever spoken to never realize a goalie is backwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 2 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: Most players I've ever spoken to never realize a goalie is backwards. Likewise. Every time I mention it guys are like, "...oh I thought there was something up there." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 5 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: It's ok, @A.YOUNGoalie13 will come here trying to push his 80lbs of muscle around and tell everyone how much better being a Southpaw is in your defense. He's wrong, but at least you'll have a rabid defender. Thats 160 to you sir Oh, and be sure to mention my height, that is, of course, if you can see up that high 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmedic6 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 18 hours ago, froese said: Come at me with your all white gear criticisms. I'm ready How are you liking the 581? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 45 minutes ago, Madmedic6 said: How are you liking the 581? Well, I only received it yesterday afternoon so these are extremely early impressions, haha. I've had it baked, have been working it a lot while sitting around, tied it shut, stretched it open, and had my nephew shoot a hockey ball at me in the basement. That's been the extent of my testing. BUT, even after that short period it's getting way more comfortable and worked in, and it opens and closes just fine. Some of the reviews and comments I've seen online are way over the top in terms of what an unusable glove this is, doesn't open or close properly, has zero palm protection etc. That simply hasn't been my experience. Everybody's experiences are valid and we all have our preferences but personally I'm optimistic about it. Again, I've had it for literally one day but so far I'm pleasantly surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Hate this damn customizer. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) Review from last Spring finally uploaded. I am now fully aware 99% of what I was describing was off-screen. Edited April 18 by Kayen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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