Goalkeeper gloves are like sneakers. HPG offers different styles for different purposes.
Similarly, goalkeeper gloves come in a range of different sizes, cuts and features. HPG offers four unique cuts, each designed to provide slightly different performance. Below we explain each of our cuts and what makes them unique.
Negative Cut
This palm is made of a single piece of latex and the stitching is done on the interior of the glove. The Negative Cut allows for a tighter fit around the fingers and hand and features the least amount of extra latex vs other cuts.
Roll Finger Cut
This palm is attached directly to the backhand without using gussets allowing the latex to roll 3/4 circumference around the fingers. This cut allows for maximum latex contact with the ball. It also includes a stitch under the middle two fingers to help create the rolled effect. The Roll Cut offers a slightly looser fit than the negative cut.
Finger Save (Flat Palm) Cut
The Finger Save or Flat Palm is a classic entry level cut developed when goalkeeping gloves first hit the scene. Consisting of one single piece of latex attached to the back of the glove, each finger features individual plastic inserts to protect from finger injuries.
Square Cut
The Square Cut has a flared fingertip for a looser and boxier fit vs a traditional rolled finger glove.