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On 4/1/2024 at 11:37 AM, pfeiffjay54 said:

Was gonna go with an m5 until I saw Machs were 200. Was really impressed with it I forgot how nice they were

Where are you finding machs for $200?

22 hours ago, RockyMountainTendy said:

Update: 

I got the chest in and O M G, it is perfect fits me sooooo well.  and let me tell you o know people say this things a tank but that after its been abuse, mine is brand spanking new and my lord. if you added any more plastic and padding id say it would be able to stop a .22. I cant wait to test it out on tuesday! Ill give yall updates!

I’m a little jealous and I’m not even in the market for a new CA. 

Ok cool, I’m down In the springs. Be cool to play at some rinks out there and Denver. 

18 minutes ago, RockyMountainTendy said:

well thats worrysome, but hopefully ill be able to handle it. If i hate this ill resell it and grab the ABPROSPEC coming to shelves soon cause apparently the internal liner is going to be the airmesh that was on the AXIS 2 according to the images 

Fit 2 is a medium? Im also in CO so if it is too hot and you want to unload it let me know and ill take it. 

1 hour ago, goalie said:

Have you tried the CCM goalie cut? I am plus size, and find these ok

I have not and thought about those ive just seen them on goalie and they looked a little snug too. I know my LHS stocks them so maybe worth going and checking them out. 

14 hours ago, creasecollector said:

As for OP, my weekend team uses Kobe jerseys. I like them too, as they fit nicely around the neck and the sleeves also don't feel to loose. Fit around the torso feels balanced. Not super tight but not too much fabric, either. I like it.

My jersey size is Adult Goalie. Not sure exactly what size, but I'd guess Adult Goalie Large, as I'm a small goalie (5 FT 5) and it works for me. 

If you're a bigger guy, maybe you should go for the Adult Goalie XL jersey size ?

Let me know if you need a picture and I'll see if I can grab one to show the cut.

That would be awesome if you could. I'm 5'11 190lbs and wear a large passau pro pack so kind of bulky c/a. The GM jerseys I'm using right now aren't hindering my movement but definitely on the more "fitted" side in the chest and arms. I was thinking of going with A2XL which is supposed to be 58inch. The only thing that I'm unsure of is my GM is supposedly 61inch by their measurements and is a little snug in the chest so a 58inch GC might not work. 

Any of you guys ever had any experience with Kobe K3G jerseys? I'm looking to pick up some new jerseys and my current goalie monkey GC jerseys seem to be a little small and fit kind of snug and my AK GC jerseys are like dresses and look kind of ridiculous. I like the fit of the old rbk edge jerseys, are there any ones out there that have the same fit? It seems like either the jerseys are massive and baggy or tight on the arms. 

https://www.homegrownsportinggoods.com/k3gkings2.html

22 hours ago, CamWardFan said:

Yep, went out and replaced both gloves with Warrior 6.1, on super sale.  Both were ready to use out of the box. Learned my lesson.  Selling the Optik3 glove and blocker on Sideline Swap - anybody want them???

link?

8 hours ago, Madmedic6 said:

I'm not at the store till the weekend but I can grab some measurements if you'd like 

Yes please 

8 hours ago, Madmedic6 said:

Yes

How do they compare? I’m liking the vapor 90 but the cuff is a little long on it. The Brian’s looks shorter like a warrior. I like the short cuff on the warriors that don’t interfere with my C/a

Has anyone gotten their hands on the eclipse and a vapor 90? 

One thing i noticed and have read several people having the same issue is that the Vapor 90 doesn't seal the ice completely when covering the puck. There is a good size gap that allows the puck to slide out. It happened to me in a game the other night, i covered the puck on the side of the net and went to slide it in front of me and my glove stopped and the puck kept sliding out in front of the net. luckily, nothing came of it but its not the only time I've had issues with the gap. Will it get better as the glove breaks in or is this a 580 thing? So far i like the glove and the closure just getting adjusted to the new break and getting the glove worked in. I'm just more mindful when covering the puck and don't move my glove around until the whistle. 

Ive had mine since roughly 2007/2008, all the elastic straps are stretched out and pretty much there to just hold them in place while i put socks over them. I tape them so they stay up but they have some minor tear on the knee bend but besides that they are still as protective as when i got them. I got the standard ones with no extra gel in the landing area and never really have achy knees.

I’ve always wanted a Brian’s set/gloves and if it wasn’t for the price I would have probably went with this 580 over the Bauer vapor90 but the price is starting to get pretty ridiculous. Like most gear the price is starting to be crazy. 600/700+ for a CA that won’t give you bruises etc…

this bad boy arrived today to replace my mach and it already snaps closed and the break feels sooo much better. Can’t wait to try it out and see how it is. Only thing that threw me off is how long the pocket is instead of open if that makes sense. I feel like opening my Mach up covered more area but when I open this glove it’s not as much area covered…if that makes sense and I have broken it in yet so I might be jumping the gun. 
 

2 hours ago, Phil1p33 said:

Nice! I honestly wasn't expecting mine for another couple of weeks but got the email Tuesday that it shipped.

Closure out of the box was better than expected. Feels nice and snappy but not too loose, I imagine I'd feel a little looser without the reinforced T. Light years better than my HL2 glove but that was off the shelf retail so kinda to be expected.

What is better than the HL2? I was about to pick up one before o decided to get the V90. Mach didn’t feel nice and I liked the closure of the vapor glove. I never tried one on the ice just off the rack. 

1 hour ago, Phil1p33 said:

This just came today.

Vapor90, boring colors but I made it to match my retail set, Game ready, single T reinforced, skate lace pocket, ultrasonic nash palm, and of course it came right after a string of excellent games and finally getting used to the HL2 glove 

 

 

Awesome! I have mine coming hopefully end of this coming week. Got rid of the Mach and trying the vapor 90.

how was the closure out of the box? I could never get the Mach to close fully or comfortably 

1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said:

Rebounds between the lines is pretty much identical. 

That’s good to know so far I’ve been happy with the gear and it’s done me solid. I might try some vapors next time just to change it up and see how they play. 

I'm rocking M5 pads and blocker right now but just sold my Mach glove due to the fact that i just couldn't get comfortable with it and didn't like the break and how i had to close it with more fingertips. I'm surprised to hear the M5 not  doing well they are pretty stiff and I'm not the most flexible but I've never had an issue with them being stiffer. The only downside is that they are kind of heavier/ clunkier feeling since the shin area is thicker than the vapor. I'm intrigued with the Vapor line just because its so popular but i was worried about the rebounds not being a hot as the supreme so I went M5. I also don't know about the vapor blocker since it sits higher up on the hand and the rebounds aren't as hot, from what i was told. I do like the feel of the glove and probably going to pick up a Vapor90 to try.

I like the smog nicely concealing the buildings in the background 

4 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

True 580 and Bauer 580 feel different. 

The Goalie Crease in Toronto just got some 580 breaks in stock, don't know if you're around there or not.

Unfortunately I don’t have a way to try either of them on. Is it a big difference or just noticeable. It would be kind of a moot point since I haven’t tried on any type of 580 before I just like the closure method described and the pocket orientation. I’ve only ever had Simmons, warrior, and Bauer Mach gloves. 

2 hours ago, Chenner29 said:

True 580 and Bauer 580 feel different. 

The Goalie Crease in Toronto just got some 580 breaks in stock, don't know if you're around there or not.

Im not near there but I saw that they have some in stock in the color I want. I’m trying to nicely get them to ship to the US. 

Is there anyway to replicate a 580 without trying on a 580? Unfortunately I do not have access to a store or a fellow goalie who has a 580 and I want to give a vapor 90 a try. I’m currently using a Mach and can catch alright with it but still don’t like the closure and I tried back on my G5 and it feels a lot better closure and break in the palm feel. 
 

I know it’s more personal preference but is the 580 worth switching too or is it just the new hotness? Can’t decide between the vapor 90 or just going with a ln off the shelf vapor glove. 

3 hours ago, Zip said:

Quick question - which out of the 3 Bauer gloves (Mach, Hyperlite, V90) is closest in shape to a Warrior G6 (ignoring the internals/liner options).

I LOVE the way my warrior G5 feels and closes but,  like @ThatCarGuy stated you will be chasing the dragon for forever if you are trying to get a glove that feels like it. I went for G5 to mach and even though they are supposed to be same break the mach felt like i was holding a can on my hand not like the crisp snap of the warrior. 

I still want to try on the HL2 to see if it feels closer since its more of a whole hand close than fingers. Warrior to me feels like snapping a book shut with a very sharp break in my palm. I like using whole hand closure vs. fingers.

5 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said:

The first guy to come to mind for warrior lately has been Jeremy Smith in the KHL. Wore vaughn his whole career and even though Red Star isn't a Warrior sponsored team he's got everything except pants. 

I would absolutely love to see an nhl spec c/a with warrior design. I think the mobility would be unmatched and protection would be equal if not better than the ccm pro spec unit. 

Are the warrior units pretty protective? For some reason i always have hesitancy to go with an off the shelf senior C/A, idk why. I've only used simmons and passau C/A and they have been protective enough for what i need, even though last game i took two hard shot to the same spot back to back and got a bruise on my shoulder through the passau pro pack. I've tried on the Vaughn and loved the mobility but keep reading issues with the bicep/forearm area protection and hate the idea of spending good chunk of money on a C/A that you need to mod to make it protective enough. I wish TGC brought back their "spec" that had beefed up areas that are notorious for thin padding. Customizing a Bauer for $700 bucks is a slap in the face already spending $500+ on a C/A is tough.