New Balance 500 Wicket Keeping Gloves
The New Balance 500 Wicket Keeping Gloves are cricket keeping gloves built around a practical combination of grip, comfort and catching shape. They feature Octopus rubber across the palm and webbing, an ergonomic cupping design and a PU and leather back construction for use behind the stumps.
The Octopus rubber palm grip creates a textured catching surface where the ball makes contact with the gloves. This is complemented by Octopus rubber webbing between the thumb and fingers, extending the gripping surface through an important part of the catching area.
An ergonomic cupping design shapes the gloves around the catching position of the hands. This helps form a natural pocket when bringing the hands together to receive the ball from pace or spin.
The glove combines a PU and leather back with a full cotton lining. Inside the catching surface, an ersatz palm inner completes the construction.
Who are the New Balance 500 Wicket Keeping Gloves best for?
The New Balance 500 Wicket Keeping Gloves are suited to wicketkeepers looking for a dedicated rubber catching surface with a naturally cupped glove shape.
Octopus rubber through both the palm and webbing provides the main catching surface, while the full cotton lining and ergonomic design contribute to comfort and positioning behind the stumps.
Key features
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Octopus rubber palm grip provides a textured catching surface.
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Octopus rubber webbing extends the gripping surface between the thumb and fingers.
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Ergonomic cupping design shapes the gloves around a natural catching position.
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PU and leather back construction forms the outer glove.
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Full cotton lining provides the internal lining.
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Ersatz palm inner completes the internal palm construction.
Why buy wicket keeping gloves from Players Sports?
Players Sports carries wicket keeping gloves from leading cricket brands, making it easier to compare catching surfaces, glove shapes, materials and overall feel before choosing.
Visit Players Sports Greenlane at 1–7 Marewa Road, Auckland to compare wicket keeping gloves and other specialist cricket equipment, with knowledgeable advice to help you choose gear that suits your keeping. You can also shop online with delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What grip do the New Balance 500 Wicket Keeping Gloves use?
The New Balance 500 uses an Octopus rubber palm grip and Octopus rubber webbing. Together, these create a textured catching surface across the palm and through the area between the thumb and fingers where the ball can contact the glove during a take.
What does the ergonomic cupping design do?
The ergonomic cupping design shapes the New Balance 500 around the catching position of your hands. Rather than sitting completely flat, the gloves are shaped to help form a natural catching pocket when you bring your hands together to receive the ball.
Why is the webbing important on wicket keeping gloves?
The webbing forms part of the catching area between the thumb and fingers. The New Balance 500 uses Octopus rubber webbing, which complements the Octopus rubber palm grip and extends the textured catching surface through this section of the glove.
| Gloves | |
| *Measure from the start of wrist to tip of longest finger. | |
| Size | Length |
| Junior | 175 mm |
| Youths | 190 mm |
| Adults | 210 mm |
| *Use as a guide only, sizing may vary slightly. |
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