Bauer Vapor 3X Intermediate Hockey Gloves
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Intro & New Features
At the competitive level, Bauer is releasing the new Vapor 3X glove. The glove is complete with various high-end tech to keep your hands quick and agile while you play, including a Pro Lite Tex shell, a molded Flex thumb, Hyperlite HD foam, and a Taktile palm. A variety of bright colours and patterns are also included in the design of this level glove, making it more exciting and fun to play in.
External Material
The Vapor 3X gloves are covered over the exterior in poly mesh, which is a standard choice for gloves because of its cut resistance and durability. It also has strong moisture-wicking capabilities, which can help keep you dry while you play. The Pro Lite Tex shell further enhances glove durability and hand protection as the first line of defense.
Finger Design & Protection
The gloves are equipped with dual-density foam and PE shield inserts in the fingers, in addition to a three-piece index finger design. The three-piece design helps enhance flexibility in that finger, allowing for more overall freedom when stickhandling.
Backhand Protection
The backhand is protected by dual-density foam, Hyperlite HD foam, and PE inserts. The combination of these foams and plastics keeps the gloves both light and optimally protective against shots and impact.
Thumb Design
The gloves use a simple, two-piece molded Flex thumb, complete with standard foam and plastic inserts. The two-piece design allows for good maneuverability while keeping your thumb in place. Beyond permitting excellent mobility, it also keeps your thumb from hyperextending, which could otherwise cause injury.
Cuff Design
The molded cuff roll has an open design, which offers superior wrist movement. The resulting effect is a cuff that lets you get that extra snap on the puck while providing ultimate protection from slashes and shots.
Palm Material & Gussets
The 3X glove at the Senior level uses a neon red Taktile palm with a dark grey abrasion pad along the centre where the glove comes in most contact with the stick. As the name suggests, the Taktile palm greatly increases grip and feel with the stick. Making this area of the glove more durable as well has been a major focus in modern times as more and more hockey sticks are being developed with more grip. The comfort stretch gussets help keep the fingers malleable enough to move with you and your game.
For just a bit more of a fashionable feel while you play, the palm at Bauer’s competitive-level gloves this year has also been brightly coloured with visually appealing patterns.
Liner
The liner in the 3X is the same combination of liners that we’ve seen before in the previous Vapor 2X series: Hypersense and Thermomax+. Hypersense is located in the fingers and provides that desired game-ready feel; Thermomax+ in the backhand area keeps your hands fresher and cooler all game long with its odour and moisture-managing properties.
Sizes & Colors
The Bauer Vapor 3X Intermediate Hockey Glove is available in 12” and 13” sizes in the following colourways: Black/Red, Black, Black/Gold, Black/Orange, Black/White, Blue, Navy, Navy/Gold, Navy/Red/White, and Red.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Backhand Protection | Dual-Density Foam w/Hyperlite HD Foam & PE Inserts |
| Category | Competitive |
| Cuff | Molded |
| External Material | Pro Lite Tex Poly Mesh |
| Finger Design | 2pc Fingers 3pc Index |
| Finger Protection | Dual-Density Foam w/PE Inserts |
| Gussets | Comfort Stretch Gusset |
| Liner | Hypersense Finger Liner Thermomax+ Backhand Pad |
| Palm Material | Patterned Taktile Palm |
| Pinky Finger Protection | Dual-Density Foam w/PE Inserts |
| Sizes | 12”, 13” |
| Thumb Design | 2pc Flex Thumb |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
| Weight | 198g (single 12" glove) |
Bauer Hockey Gloves Sizing Chart
Player Glove Sizing
To ensure you're purchasing the proper sized glove, one simple measurement using a measuring tape is all it takes to accurately find your size. Place the tip of the tape measure at the top of your middle finger (or which finger is longest) and measure all the way down to the bottom of your palm. Record this measurement and multiply by two. This will be roughly the size of glove you need. Compare your height, weight and age to the charts provided on each model as well to find your best fit.
Sizing Hockey Gloves (Growing Players)
If you are including growing room in the glove for a young player, always round the measurement up to the next whole number (ex. 3.2” x 2 = 6.4” -> 7”).
Making Sure Your Hockey Gloves Fit (Growing Players)
To ensure hockey gloves fit properly for a growing hockey player, have them place their hands in the glove with their palms facing up. Have the player place their hand inside the glove as they would if they were wearing the glove in a normal situation. Take your index finger and put it between the top of the player's palm and the edge of the cuff. Typically you want no more room than the width of your index finger.
You also want to have the player press their fingers against the palm so you can see the outlines. Make sure their pinky finger is at least 3/4” of the way into the pinky slot of the glove finger. To determine if the glove is too small, take your fingers and feel along the inner cuff of the glove just after the palm material. Make sure the player’s palm is not spilling over the material and onto the cuff. You also want to look at the fingers of the glove, and make sure the player’s fingers to fit in each finger slot, but they should not be pressed up against the edge or touching the gussets.
Sizing Hockey Gloves (Full-Grown Players)
When sizing for true size (no growth room) using the above measurement, round measurements less than 0.5 down to the next whole number. If the measurement ends in .5 or higher, round up to the nearest whole number.
Making Sure Your Hockey Gloves Fit (Full-Grown Players)
To ensure your hockey gloves fit properly, you want to take a look at two things.
