In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In order for you to use your gloves most effectively during a match, they need to fit properly. If gloves are the wrong size, it can affect not only your performance but also the durability of the gloves.  Measure your hands for perfectly fitting gloves, but the following is a general sizing guide for junior and senior players. For junior players: Size 4 or 5 is for a small junior goalie who is between 7 and 9 years old and wears size Youth Small goalkeeper gear. Size 6 or 7 is for a medium to larger junior goalie who is between 10 and 12 years old and wears Youth Medium or Large goalkeeper gear.  For senior players: Size 7 is for a small adult or large youth keeper; Size 8 for a small to medium-sized adult keeper; Size 9 is for a medium-sized adult keeper; Size 10 is for a medium to larger adult-sized keep; Size 11 is for a large-sized keeper; Size 12 is for a large keeper who has very large hands.  Visit a local sports store to try on gloves to give you an idea what size you need. If you want goalie gloves that allow you to play most optimally, measure both of your hands because each hand can be a different size. This will also help ensure that your gloves don’t fall apart quickly.  For the best fit, measure the circumference of the widest part of the palm excluding the thumb and round this number up to the next highest inch. Add 1" to this measurement for your glove size.  Every person has one hand that is larger. Measure both hands and order according to the measurements of your bigger hand. Sizing gloves is not an exact science because every goalkeeper's hand is different. There are also usually slight variations in size between different manufacturers and the quality of the gloves.  Goalkeeping gloves should be worn slightly larger than hand size. The gap between your fingers and the top of the glove should be no less than a ¼ inch, with ideal ½ inch being the ideal space. A gap of an inch or more is too much and can affect the way you play.  For example, improperly sized fingers can stress the latex material of gloves and also cause premature breakdown or tears of the gloves’ seams. Goalkeeper gloves are made up of two main parts, the backhand and the palm, which are often different materials. Learning about the different material options will help you choose the right gloves for your needs. Your glove should be made of the cut and materials best suited for the surface(s) on which you play, as well as on local weather conditions and your budget. For example, all palms are made of latex, but only the best types of goalie gloves will have latex backhands, a feature you should consider if you frequently play goalie. Less expensive gloves will have one layer of foam on the backhand and generally do a good job of protecting your hand. In addition to coming in different materials, goalie gloves also come in come in different cuts depending on how the palm material is constructed. Decide which one is best for your needs and hand size.  Flat, or traditional, cut gloves have a single piece of flat foam and are a looser fit with a boxier appearance and exterior stitching.  Roll or Gunn cut gloves have a so-called “rolled” finger construction, where the seams roll because they are on the back of the finger. This cut has a snug fit and allows for a larger contact area with the ball.  On a negative cut, the seam is on the inside of the glove. It has the most snug fit, and is an excellent option for female goalies as well as those goalkeepers with smaller hands.  Hybrid gloves incorporate several cuts, usually a combination of rolled or cut Gunn with either the flat or negative cut. The area of a glove most important to a goalie is the palm grip because it allows him to grasp the ball. In general, more expensive gloves have better grip and less expensive model will offer better durability. There are reasons to consider both types of gloves depending on your needs.  Less expensive gloves are a good option for young or beginning players. These models show players the necessity of technique, not tackiness, to defend shots on goal.– Softer palms have better grip, while rougher palms are more durable. Gloves with rougher palms contain more rubber than tacky latex and are a good option for indoor play.  Glove palms come in different thicknesses, with 3mm and 4mm the most common measurement. Thinner palms allow you to feel the ball more, but if you want greater protection, then consider thicker palms.  Consider your playing surface when choosing a palm grip. Surfaces like artificial grass can wear down latex quickly. a thicker palm grip would counteract this. Most companies make goalie gloves specifically designed to withstand wet, dry and indoor conditions.  It’s important to know the conditions for which your gloves are suited: dry conditions, wet conditions, hard ground, or natural surfaces. This is important information for their care. For example, soft and tacky professional-grade latex palms considered “all weather” or “dry weather” are moistened for play. Wet weather gloves require soaking before a match and possibly again at half time. Since you will be playing with your goalie gloves each game, consider how long a pair will last when you buy them. You may want to get two pairs- one for practice and one for games- so that they last longer.  Gloves will last on average 12 –14 games depending on how well you care for and put stress on them. After this, consider using them as practice gloves.  Consider buying one pair for games and another for practice, but decide based on your budget. Once you’ve learned about all of the different goalie gloves available, you’re ready to buy a pair or pairs. You have many options of places you can purchase your gloves, from sports stores to specialty soccer retailers.  There are many options for buying gloves if you are not a professional player or looking for the highest quality models. You can purchase them at large retailers and specialty sports stores both in-store and online. If you are a serious and experienced goalie, you can buy high-quality models at sports stores or online at specialty soccer retailers.
Summary: Know general sizing ranges for goalkeeper gloves. Measure your hands for the best-fitting gloves. Learn about the construction of goalie glove. Learn about the different cuts of goalie gloves. Choose the right palm grip. Consider the life span of goalie gloves. Buy your goalkeeper gloves.

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