Football glove cuts
Flat cut
This is the most traditional cut. It provides a proper adjustment and a wide latex surface exposed to the contact with the ball. Despite the current variety of cuts, it is still the most demanded either by amateur and professional goalkeepers.
- Balance between fit, comfort and latex surface.
- Lower latex erosion compared to other cuts because of its limited tension.
- No latex in the laterals of the fingers.
- Low technicality of the cut.
Negative cut
This cut has the seams on the inside. It does lose a little bit of latex surface but provides the maximum adjustment in order to transform the glove into a second skin. It’s maybe the most technical cut since it’s so close-fitted that provides the maximum sensation of contact with the ball. This makes easier for goalies with a better blocking technique to get a total contact of the ball. However, if their technique is not the most appropiate, as the latex surface exposed to the ball isn’t that wide, the blocking can be affected. The negative cut can be done either with textile in the laterals or with latex in the laterals.
- Perfect adjustment. The glove and the hand feel like a single body.
- Maximum sensitivity when blocking.
- Elevated latex erosion because of the tension with which the glove adjusts to the hand.
- Not very sturdy.
Rollfinger cut
This cut wraps the fingers in latex. The sensations are opposed to those of the negative cut. The latex surface in contact with the ball is larger and provides much more cushioning since, even though the thickness is the same, it isn’t as tight and, consequently, has more padding. However, the sensation of contact with the ball is not that much for this very same reason, because the tension of the latex is quite low. Just like the negative cut, it has some variations.
- Maximum latex surface in those areas that take part in blockings.
- Its high quantity of latex provides sturdiness and cushions the ball.
- Limits the freedom of movement of the fingers.
- Poor sensitivity when blocking.
Corte Roll-Negative
This cut combines a rolled-toe design with negative-cut construction. It provides a snug fit with internal stitching and is ideal for goalkeepers looking for more control and a slimmer fit.
Very snug and comfortable fit.
Provides a better feeling of contact with the ball.
- It is ideal for goalkeepers with thinner hands or who prefer tighter-fitting gloves.
The tight fit of this product means that it may not be suitable for goalkeepers with larger or thicker hands.
Corte Roll-Flat
The construction combines a rolled toe technique with a flatter structure. It has a more relaxed fit and external stitching, making it ideal for goalkeepers who prefer more comfort and a little extra room in the fingers.
- The wider design is ideal for those who prefer a looser fit.
- There is more room for the fingers, which can be more comfortable for goalkeepers with larger hands.
- It provides good grip and control of the ball.
- There is a reduced feeling of direct contact with the ball in comparison to Roll-Negative.
