Characteristics
Goalkeeper Glove Level
B - Professional
Finger Protection
Yes
Product Group
Goalkeeper Gloves
Product Line
Adidas Predator 18
Main Colour
red
Glove Cut
Regular Cut
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Foam
Evo Zone Tech
Grip Dry
Grip Wet
Abrasion Resistance
Cushioning
Foam Backing in mm
4 mm
Foam Thickness
3,5 mm
Best Surface
Lawn, Artificial Turf Of Newer Generation
Strap
elastic & 2-fold wrapping & textile stretch
Bandage
Textile bandage & elastic
Bandage integration
Fully integrated bandage
Cuff
Full bandage textile with 2-fold textile strap
Palm
- Evo Zone Tech: The Evo Zone Tech represents the latest stage of development of adidas and combines the two foams Zone Tech (in the Grip Zone at the fingers and thumb) and Nova (remaining palm area). The Tech Foam consists of a unique latex compound enriched with a special adhesive and therefore has outstanding grip properties.
The special feature is that the two foams are 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: In order 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". It therefore makes sense to use a more robust material at this point. However, the grip is not impaired when catching.
Cut
- Outside seam: A classic cut with lateral layers and outside seam. The seam runs between the palm and the back of the hand along the sides of the fingers. The goalkeeper gets a comfortable cut which is not too narrow and not too wide.
Backhand
- Compact backhand: Very flexible backhand which adapts optimally to the hand.
- 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 model. The aim of the slightly broken fist elements is to give the goalkeeper the possibility to continue and control the fist without losing stability or losing 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 it is not so much the damping that is in the foreground, but rather optimal ball control with the greatest possible power transmission. The fingers lose no mobility and remain very flexible.
Closure
- Stretch-Strap: This bandage offers the best stabilization properties and allows individual adjustment. The revolutionary bandage nestles around each wrist like a glove, with no annoying seams. The Stretch-Strap bandage can be personalized on desire of the Torhüters of torwart.de exclusively .
- Close-fitting Bandage: Without unnecessary seams and without disturbing impairments the new application provides for a problem-free and individually adapted entrance. When getting in easily, no tearing or pulling is necessary, which significantly simplifies the everyday use of the top glove.
Finger protection
- Finger protection system: The flexible and adaptable protection system protects fingers from overload and injuries. The ergonomically shaped sticks adapt optimally to the goalkeeper's fingers. The extremely flexible design allows the individual fingers to grip the stick with unlimited flexibility without additional force, while bending the fingers backwards into the injury zone is virtually impossible. The Thumb has none finger protection sticks.
Other features
- Thumb Wrap: Increased stability and a firm fit for the thumb.