Bauer Prodigy Youth Goalie Catch Glove
Help your goalie-in-the-making learn proper catching techniques with the Bauer Prodigy Youth Goal Catcher. Designed for younger goalies, this catcher features a pro look and an easy closure break to make catching pucks feel a little easier. In the past, the Prodigy youth glove was so small, and the pocket was so small, it was almost impossible to catch a puck. With the new Prodigy, a larger double-t pocket that comes pre-broken-in makes a tough job for a young goalie much easier.
Bauer Prodigy Youth Goalie Catch Glove Features:
Double-T Skate Lace Pocket – This deep, skate lace pocket gives this catcher a premium, pro look.
3D Mesh Comfort Wrist Strap – A hybrid wrist strap allows for free range of motion and added comfort.
One Piece Cuff – Protection for the hand and wrist with a strong, durable, and comfortable one-piece cuff.
Regular: Glove goes on the left hand
Full Right: Glove goes on the right hand
Sizing Differences: Youth, Junior and Intermediate
Many parents do not understand the sizing terms used in goalie equipment. Youth, junior and intermediate are often confused as to which term goes with which age group. We will explain the differences to help eliminate any errors in the ordering process. Youth goalie gear is the smallest on the market. This is generally for your five year to eight-year-old goalies. Youth gear is generally less expensive and not made with high quality materials. Higher quality materials and foams at a youth level pose two issues. One; they are too stiff for a small goalie to move around and two; the goalie will outgrow the gear before they even break it in. Therefore, it is ok to have lesser quality at the youth goalie gear age group. The junior goalie equipment is for the eight year to the twelve-year-old goalie. This again is not made with the highest quality materials. The quality is certainly better than the youth goalie gear however the need for flexibility and movement outweighs the need for high end materials that will last several years. In the junior level gear, specs are more defined, and equipment is made with performance in mind. Generally junior goalie equipment will have a lot of performance features that will be found in higher level gear. Lastly is the intermediate level goalie equipment. Intermediate gear is generally for eleven- to fourteen-year-old goalies or even smaller adults. This gear generally uses higher density foams and higher quality materials. Goalies in this age group put a lot of wear and tear on their gear so manufactures need to build it accordingly. Everything about intermediate gear is made with higher level performance features and extra protection features. Players at this age group are playing faster and shooting harder therefore the goalie gear needs to be better as well.