Backhand

Technologies

Materials

A wide range of materials are used to make the back of a glove, but latex is always the main material. As with the other parts of a glove, the materials used for high-end gloves differ from those used for mid-range or low-end gloves.

Top-tier Gloves:
The main material for top-quality gloves is natural latex, much lighter and flexible than the rest of materials and usually combined with breathable fabric or neoprene.
Mid-tier Gloves:
Mid-tier backhands are usually made with synthetic latex. To provide an affordable price, low-end gloves are normally made with PVC or EVA, much heavier and with a worse fit and ventilation. Brands such as Uhlsport (Climacool) or Nike (Panelmesh) have special ventilation systems.

Protections

Gloves equipped with a protective system can reduce the risk of finger injuries. They are equipped with a set of rods that support the fingers, allowing flexion and preventing hyperextension. In most cases, these protections are only placed on the index, middle, ring and little fingers, since the thumb loses functionality with protection due to its ability to rotate. High-end models usually have removable protections so that some fingers can be protected while others are left free.

Protective gear is only recommended if you are returning to an activity after an injury, or if you have recurring injuries. It is not recommended for healthy hands.

You can find all our gloves with protections here.

Ventilation Systems

Each brand has its own ventilation system included in the backhand, normally made with breathable fabrics, neoprene (for water-specific gloves) or strategic areas to make the hand ventilation easier. As in the rest of the backhand, the higher the range of the glove, the best ventilation systems it will have. Low-tier gloves barely have any ventilation systems.