3 Great Rugby Gloves
p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }Great rugby gloves allow you to play rugby in comfort in even freezing cold temperatures. The gloves also improve your grip on the ball and make passing more efficient. The best gloves feature grips that make it easy to hold onto the ball, even in wet and icy conditions. While gloves are not required to play rugby, a lot of players choose to wear them for the warmth and benefits they provide. Some players find that the gloves improve their practice but do not wear a pair in games. It's legal to wear the gloves during a game, though, and more and more players are choosing to do so, especially half-finger gloves that provide a bit of warmth and a lot of control.
Optimum Stik Mits
Stik Mits by Optimum come in a range of colors and sizes. Most players find the sizes to be accurate and to fit their hands, well, like a glove. The gloves are sized for young children through adults. A key feature of these lightweight gloves is their intense grip. While the gloves protect your hands from the elements, they won't get in the way of the game. The sticky grip on the inside of the hands means you'll grip the ball in even the slipperiest of conditions. Another feature of these gloves is a Velcro strap on the wrist, which makes them easy to put on, take off, and adjust for a better fit.
Gilbert International Rugby Glove
The Gilbert International Rugby Glove is approved by the International Rugby Board, which alerts you to their quality and craftsmanship. Their claim to fame is their silicon "X Grip" on the palms, which means you'll never drop the ball during practice or in a game. Underneath the grip, the gloves are made of polyester on the palms, which provides a smooth comfort on your hands. The backs of the gloves are made of Lycra, which allow them to stretch. The half-finger design of the gloves and the side panels on each finger make handling the ball a breeze. The lack of extra fabric means you'll feel as if you aren't wearing any gloves at all. The Gilbert International Rugby Glove comes in a range of adult sizes from extra-small to double extra-large.
Optimum Velocity Gloves
Sometimes, conditions dictate that you wear a full-fingered glove. In the coldest of temperatures, you want a glove that provides complete coverage as well as warmth. The Optimum Velocity Gloves are a full-fingered version of the company's popular Stik Mits. The gloves are fleece-lined and designed to trap in warmth, while still remaining lightweight and comfortable to wear during practice. These gloves are a must for outdoor winter practices. Like the regular Stik Mits, the palm of the Velocity Gloves is covered in a silicon grip. The grip extends over the full length of the fingers, giving you excellent grip and control of the ball. The gloves come in black with a bright yellow grip. They are available in a range of sizes from small boy's to extra large adults.
