FN-2187

13 hours ago, CJ Boiss said:

I've used a G3, G4, and a GT2. The removable liners in the G3/4 did always feel tighter around my fingers than my GT2 does, but after switching to my GT2 I realized how... sloppy, for lack of a better word, the liner system was. Like, my hand felt very locked in with the G3/4, but it didn't feel locked in to the glove.

I'd love to get my hands on some G6 gear, but I'm a little bit skint at the moment.

Interesting, I never tried the GT2 but there's a pro one up on sideline swap in FR, though the shipping and import cost to UK would make it more expensive than a SR 6.1.

I've got small hands (I'm 5'8 so I guess they are proportionally correct lol!) so liked being able to downsize the palm on the blocker. I guess I'd have to really crank the straps on a GT or 6.1 to get "locked in".

But for whatever reason the G3 felt like an extension of my body, the G4 sometimes feels like someone taped a back to front boxing glove to my hand...

On 1/24/2023 at 5:31 PM, Pezon36 said:

I went from a g3 to a 6.1.  It feels nothing like a g3.  The g6 feels closer to the g3.  The 6.1 feels similar to a 590 type closure. The one thing I really don’t like is your fingers slide as you close it. The g3 felt like it was fully apart of your hand.  The big plus though is the pocket. Way bigger than the g3. I end up making what feels like more glove saves after switching. 

Thanks for the info! I've never used or tried on a 590 but lots of the reviews are making that comparison. When you say your fingers slide in the 6.1 is it due to the closure being more finger to palm as opposed to finger to thumb? I don't think I'd like that, but the huge pocket does appeal.

Just guess work on my behalf but trying to paint a mental picture as there's very few reviews out there that go into detail other than comparing to 590 or suggesting it is "it's own thing" but no detail. Overall do you find the pocket change is worth it despite the difference in feel?

On 10/17/2022 at 5:38 PM, ThatCarGuy said:

Weird I always had to opposite experience. Hated G4 but loved G5 and G3. Maybe it was something as simple as the foam in my G4 was glued wrong. G6 and G6.1 definitely felt different than G5 in the store

I'm glad I'm not the only one. Loved the G3, best glove I ever owned. Got the G4 and it feels soooooo different yet it's hard to explain why given the overall similarities in design.

I love the look of the G6.1, anyone have any experience to explain the difference in feel? I live in the UK and play FR so it is literally impossible for me to try anything before I buy!

2 minutes ago, Znowleopard said:

Try 23:45, dont get home til 2 , what we do to play hockey in the uk.

It's insane. I'm usually buzzing after so can't sleep, I couldn't cope with getting up for work the next day (I know, priorities!)

2 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said:

That's some funny looking ice.

I miss playing ice but it's not as abundant in the UK, I don't miss the ridiculous 11pm training!

Few shots from game vs my old team, lost 6 2. Down 4 2 with 4 minutes left and we got 2 penalties so was a 4 on 2 pk, frustrating as I wanted to beat those guys lol! 

On 11/16/2018 at 2:05 PM, Bell31 said:

Your mask of Venom is awesome!!!   Nice

Thanks! It's just white stick on plastic that i cut out, cost about £1 for an A4 size sheet on eBay - cheaper than a paint job lol! 

From a 3 on 3 inline tournament recently, great to have a photographer on site!