Uhlsport Aquasoft Ergonomic Moulded Glove Review

With its striking blue and orange colour-way, it’s not difficult to miss Uhlsport’s flagship glove for the 2006/07 season. The developers at Uhlsport’s have been working overtime of late, and this glove is a prime example of how the company have come along over recent years.

Uhlsport’s first stroke of genius is the Aquasoft latex, the patented and exclusive latex that offers an amazing 40% more grip in wet conditions. The Aquasoft does the trick again and hasn’t let me down in any condition, this dispelling the frustrating myth that wet-weather latex’s don’t work in dry conditions.

Having used the gloves for two months (for six hours football a week), it has experienced the delightful variants of the British climate and has done a superb job, offering unrivalled grip throughout. The Ergonomic Moulded cut helped matters further, which makes those difficult catches that little bit easier.

Obviously the gloves felt at their best when the rain was pouring down and the ball in my hands felt very secure, so if it’s likely to rain in your neck of the woods then these are the gloves for you. Even more impressive was the fact that the gloves themselves are waterproof, thanks to High2Out technology (a breathable fabric membrane that is water and wind resistant) which means the gloves don’t take endless hours to dry after use.

The glove boasts an adjustable YCAP® TR flap, which gives a secure fitting but can be a little frustrating when the strap folds back on itself and leaves a little bit protruding over the Velcro. That said the glove remains nice and tight so there can be few complaints and purchase shouldn’t be discouraged, particularly when the glove is one of the most comfortable I have ever worn.

On the whole the glove does a terrific job, and excels in adverse conditions, making it a must for the winter months. At £59.99 the price may seem a little hefty, but it terms of quality and durability it is worth every penny.

Ratings:
Grip - 5
Durability – 5
Fastening – 3.5
Cosmetics - 4
Fitting/Comfort – 4
Overall – 4.5

Used by:
Heurelho da Silva Gomes (PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands)
Mathias Schober (Hansa Rostock, Germany)
Alvaro Mesén (LD Alajuelense, Costa Rica)
Edwin Villafuerte (Sociedad Deportivo Quito, Colombia)

Buy your Uhlsport Aquasoft Ergonomic Moulded gloves here, available with free personalisation.

Danny plays for Selby College in the English Colleges Football Association, a league set up to provide 16-19 year-olds nationally an alternative route into the professional game – for more information see www.ecfaleague.co.uk