GM Rival 505 Cricket Batting Gloves
The GM Rival 505 Cricket Batting Gloves are protective cricket gloves designed to combine impact protection with flexibility, comfort and a soft feel on the bat. Available in Adult, Youth and Junior sizes, they use a soft leather palm, HD foam and fibre finger protection, plus additional bottom hand coverage for regular batting in training and matches.
The Rival 505 uses an exceptionally soft leather palm, giving the batter a natural contact point with the cricket bat handle. The soft leather provides grip while maintaining feel through the hands, which matters when controlling the bat through different shots.
Across the back of the hand, HD foam padding provides lightweight impact protection while allowing the glove to remain mobile.
The PU outer uses a multi section construction, with individual sections able to move independently as the hand opens, closes and wraps around the handle. This helps the protective structure follow the natural movement of the hand rather than feeling overly restrictive.
Inside the Rival 505, a Soft Fill comfort lining provides a softer feel against the hands. A double sided sweatband is designed for maximum sweat absorption, helping manage moisture during longer innings and training sessions.
Who are the GM Rival 505 Batting Gloves best for?
The GM Rival 505 is best suited to cricketers looking for a balance of protection, comfort and flexibility in a leather palm batting glove.
With Adult, Youth and Junior sizes, the Rival 505 covers a broad range of cricketers. Its HD foam protection, fibre finger rolls and bottom hand side bar make it particularly relevant for players who want additional protective features while retaining natural movement around the bat handle.
Key features
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Exceptionally soft leather palm provides grip with a natural feel on the bat handle.
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PU multi section back of hand allows individual sections to move with the hand.
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HD foam back of hand padding provides lightweight impact protection while maintaining mobility.
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HD foam and fibre finger rolls provide cushioning and additional durability.
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Bottom hand side bar padding adds protection around the index finger.
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Soft Fill comfort lining creates a softer internal feel during extended periods at the crease.
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Two piece thumb construction supports flexibility and control around the bat handle.
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Double sided sweatband provides increased sweat absorption.
How do I choose right or left handed batting gloves?
Choose batting gloves based on whether the player bats right or left handed, not which hand they write or throw with. Additional thumb protection is positioned on the bottom hand, so choosing the correct batting hand ensures the protection is on the right glove.
For a right handed batter, the left hand sits above the right hand on the bat handle, making the right hand the bottom hand. The additional thumb protection is therefore positioned on the right glove, helping protect the more exposed lower hand when facing the bowler.
For a left handed batter, the right hand sits above the left hand on the bat handle, making the left hand the bottom hand. The additional thumb protection is therefore positioned on the left glove.
Why buy GM cricket gear from Players Sports?
The right batting gloves need to balance protection with fit and feel on the bat. At Players Sports Greenlane, 1–7 Marewa Road, Auckland, you can compare cricket gloves and equipment across a broad multi brand range and get specialist advice on choosing gear that suits your cricket.
Players Sports combines extensive cricket choice with the product knowledge and accountability of a New Zealand owned sports specialist, with online shopping and delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What protection do the GM Rival 505 Batting Gloves provide?
The GM Rival 505 combines HD foam back of hand padding with HD foam and fibre finger rolls. Side bar padding also adds protection around the index finger on the bottom hand, giving the glove targeted coverage while its multi section construction maintains flexibility.
What is the purpose of the bottom hand side bar?
The side bar provides additional protection around the index finger on the bottom hand. This gives an exposed part of the batting hand extra coverage and works alongside the HD foam and fibre finger rolls used through the rest of the glove.
Are the GM Rival 505 Batting Gloves available in junior sizes?
Yes. The GM Rival 505 is available in Adult, Youth and Junior sizes, providing options for both senior and developing cricketers. Selecting the appropriate size is important because the glove should protect the fingers while still allowing the hands to close naturally around the bat handle.
How does the GM Rival 505 maintain flexibility?
The Rival 505 uses a PU multi section back of hand and two piece thumb construction. The individual sections are designed to move with the natural motion of the hand, helping the glove remain flexible despite the HD foam and fibre protection built into it.
| Batting Gloves | |
| *Measure from the start of wrist to tip of longest finger. | |
| Size | Length |
| XS Junior | 145 mm |
| Small Junior | 157.5 mm |
| Junior | 170 mm |
| Youths | 182.5 mm |
| Small Adult | 195 mm |
| Adults | 207.5 mm |
| *Use as a guide only. Some brands sizing may vary slightly. |
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