Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Bauer Vapor X60 hockey gloves are the premier gloves in the Vapor line. The X:60 gloves offer complete hand, thumb, and wrist articulation, unique palm characteristics that incorporate feel and durability, and specialized shell material placement making the next generation of Vapor gloves the best yet.
Bauer has used a combination of synthetic leather and cable mesh for the exterior on the X60 glove. This offers great durability and a nice balance of breathability and lightweight feel.
For protection the X60 features dual density foams throughout the glove from fingers to cuff offering a great advanced level of protection. Bauer has also given the X:60 glove plastic inserts in the fingers for additional protection. The X60 also features the Vent Armor Composite material in between the index finger and thumb for maximum protection with minimal weight.
Bauer has introduce a new palm for the X60 glove called the Techni-Flex Palm. Digital Nash combines with Lycra® stretch materials and a hydrophobic Nash reinforcement for the ultimate moisture-wicking and stretch properties. In the high wear spot of the palm Bauer has used a micro-molded PU material to offer great durability and shock absorption.
Specifications
- Exterior:
- Synthetic leather - Located on the outer points of the glove for great durability
- Cable mesh - Exceptionally light, breathable, and durable
- Protection:
- Vent Armor Composite - Located between the thumb and index finger for increased slash protection. Maximizing protection while minimizing weight.
- Dual density foams throughout the glove for an advanced level of protection
- Palm:
- Techniflex Digital Nash - Nash leather overlays on top of a lycra base for increased mobility and broken-in feel
- Traditional Nash leather overlay in the lower palm for durability and feel
- Digital Nash in the fingers for increase stick feel and control
- Absorb pad - Micro-molded PU pad in the high wear spot in the lower palm, offers exceptional durability and shock absorption for a sturdy feel
- Antibacterial treatment to help minimize odor build up
- Techniflex Digital Nash - Nash leather overlays on top of a lycra base for increased mobility and broken-in feel
- Liner:
- Thermo Core+ - Moisture wicking with antimicrobial treatment
- Fit:
- Tapered fit - Closer fit in the fingers then opens up in the cuff. Ensures that that glove moves with the hand without reducing wrist mobility
- Segmented back roll - To follow the natural hand movement in playing position
- Three piece index finger
- Free Flex Cuff - Allows for increased wrist mobility without sacrificing protection
- Free Flex Lock Thumb - Allows for forward flex without compromising the protection bending backwards
- Level of Play: Ideal for advanced to pro level of play
- Bauer size guidelines:
Size / Weight / Height
13" / 120-160 lbs / 5'5 -5'9"
14" / 140-180 lbs / 5'7"-5'11"
15" / 160-200 lbs / 5'9"-6'1"
Previous Feedback
Comments: If you don't buy this, your missing out on a lot, cause there amazing.
From: Ryan
Comments: These are ok gloves. They are lightweight and were broken in after the first 3 games of wearing them. But all of the little grips on the fingers already tore off on one of the gloves and on the other glove (the one that I hold the top of stick with) the palms are already starting to tear a little bit. I wish the quality was just a little better. I'm not sure if I would recommend these because of how expensive they are and the quality that you are getting for the price that you are paying. (3.5 stars)
From: Mark, TX
Comments: I love these gloves: it's the in between of the classic four roll and the supreme line of gloves. I love the contour fit of gloves because I'm personally not a four roll kind of person but with this glove it's like being able to have your cake and eat it too. The glove hand fits to your hand snugly, and I feel it lets you feel the stick much better and yet much like the four roll the cuff is wider, giving your wrist much more freedom to move around (it's not restrictive). All in all, they're super comfy, easy to break in, and stylish. These gloves just radiate swag. A+. I suggest these to any competitive player looking for a good high end glove.
From: Leah, New York, NY
Comments:These gloves are so comfortable
From: Tommy