Adidas Predator Lew Jaschin

backhand-Revolution at home adidas:

With the new Predator-model comes another revolution on the goalkeeper glove market.
The knitted backhand: The complete backhand of selected collection models was knitted in the production from one piece. The old mechano material is no longer used at all, which guarantees the goalkeeper much more freedom and flexibility both when entering and when actively carrying. All professional goalkeepers of adidas like David de Gea, Keylor Navas, Manuel Neuer, Sven Ulreich or Kevin Trapp wear the new Predator model at the highest level.
The novel backhand revolutionizes several areas of the glove fundamentally:

• The entry is simplified by the very flexible and individually adjustable knitting material fundamentally.
The glove adapts both to very narrow, as well as to thicker wrists, without deforming.
• No tearing or pulling necessary when entering the glove.
• complete crease-free, thus still more comfortable backhand.
• all protection elements and features are present on the "second skin".

Palm/Foam

• Evo Zone Tech: The Evo Zone Tech is the latest development from adidas and combines the two foams Zone Tech (in the grip zone on the fingers and thumb) and Nova (remaining palm area). The Tech Foam consists of a unique latex compound enriched with a special adhesive, so it has outstanding Grip properties.
  The special feature is that the two foams are already fused together during production. This results in a seamless transition of the two foams and a perfect interplay of wearing comfort, grip and cushioning. The rubber consists of 3.5 mm foam and 4 mm cushioning.
• Abrasion Zone: To increase the longevity of the glove, an abrasion-resistant latex rubber coating is used. Tests have shown that wear is greatest in the "abrasion zone". Therefore, it makes sense to use a more robust material again at this point. However, the grip is not impaired when catching.

Cut

• Negative Cut: This tight-fitting cut guarantees a perfect fit. The inner seam cut with tight textile layers in combination with the revolutionary knitted backhand-material ensures a seamless wearing comfort.
• seamless wearing comfort: A seamless contact surface with the ball is guaranteed by an integrated inner profiling and leads the goalkeeper to maximum performance.

backhand

• Rehind knit: Very flexible, revolutionary and lightweight backhand that adapts optimally to the goalkeeper's specific movements.
• adidas 3D logo as exclusive trademark
• Punching Zone: The Punching Zone is the newly designed, highly flexible fist defense area on the backhand, which has been specially adapted to the newly designed backhand of the Predator Pro model. The aim of the slightly broken fist elements is to give the goalkeeper the opportunity to continue and control the fist without losing stability or flexibility. The Punching Zone, made of very flexible silicone, was used instead of a latex material, as this would absorb too much force at the fist. This silicone material provides safe and non-slip fist. So the damping is less in the foreground, but rather a optimal Ball control with maximum power transmission. The fingers lose no mobility and remain very flexible. The fist zone adapts optimally to the new knitted-backhand material.

Closure

• Stretch-Strap: This bandage offers the best stabilization properties and allows an individual adjustment. The revolutionary bandage nestles around each wrist like a glove, with no annoying seams. The stretch band harmonizes perfectly with the new knitted backhand material. The Stretch-Strap Bandage can be exclusively personalized by torwart.de at the goalkeeper's request .
• Close-fitting Bandage: Without unnecessary seams and without disturbing impairments, the new application ensures a problem-free and individually adapted entry. In combination with the knitted material of the backhand, the very flexible and adaptable glove can be worn by any goalkeeper. When getting in easily, no tearing or pulling is necessary, which makes the everyday use of the top glove much easier.

Other features

• Thumb Wrap: Increased stability and a firm fit for the thumb. This supports the goalkeeper in all his catching and defensive movements.