TON Elite Cricket Batting Gloves
The TON Elite Cricket Batting Gloves are entry-level cricket gloves designed for players looking for essential hand protection during training and matches. Featuring traditional sausage-style finger protection and an elasticated towel sweatband with Velcro closure, they offer a practical option for beginners, school cricketers and recreational club players.
The straightforward design focuses on the essentials, providing finger protection and an adjustable wrist closure without the additional features found in higher-specification batting gloves.
Traditional Sausage-Style Finger Protection
The TON Elite features sausage-style finger protection, a traditional batting glove construction that uses continuous protective sections running along the fingers.
This design provides coverage across the fingers while allowing players to grip the bat and move their hands during batting.
Sausage-style gloves are a familiar option in cricket, particularly for players who prefer a traditional protective design rather than the segmented finger construction found on many other models.
Elasticated Towel Sweatband and Velcro Closure
The elasticated towel sweatband provides a comfortable finish around the wrist, helping absorb perspiration during batting.
An adjustable Velcro closure allows players to secure the gloves around their wrists and adjust the fastening to their preference.
This combination is particularly practical during longer net sessions and matches, where players may need to remove and refasten their gloves between batting periods.
Who are the TON Elite Batting Gloves best for?
The TON Elite is best suited to beginners, school cricketers and recreational club players looking for an affordable pair of cricket batting gloves.
Its entry-level construction makes it a practical choice for players developing their batting skills who prefer traditional sausage-style finger protection.
Key features
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Entry-Level Batting Protection provides essential hand coverage for beginners and recreational cricketers.
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Sausage-Style Finger Construction offers traditional protective coverage along the fingers.
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Elasticated Towel Sweatband provides comfort around the wrist and helps absorb perspiration.
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Velcro Wrist Closure allows players to adjust and secure the gloves.
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Traditional Batting Glove Design suited to players who prefer continuous finger protection.
Why buy cricket batting gloves from Players Sports?
Players Sports is a New Zealand-owned cricket specialist offering batting gloves and protective equipment for players at different levels of the game.
Visit Players Sports Greenlane, Auckland, at 1–7 Marewa Road to compare sausage-style and split-finger gloves, check sizing and get knowledgeable advice on choosing suitable batting protection.
Frequently asked questions
Are the TON Elite Cricket Batting Gloves suitable for beginners?
Yes. The TON Elite is an entry-level batting glove designed for players looking for essential hand protection. Its traditional sausage-style finger construction and adjustable Velcro wrist closure make it a practical option for beginners and recreational cricketers.
What are sausage-style cricket batting gloves?
Sausage-style batting gloves use continuous protective sections running along the fingers, rather than the smaller individual sections found in split-finger gloves. This provides traditional finger coverage, although the two designs can feel different when gripping and moving the bat.
What is the difference between sausage-style and split-finger batting gloves?
Sausage-style gloves feature longer protective finger sections, while split-finger gloves use multiple smaller segments. Split-finger designs generally allow more independent finger movement, whereas sausage-style gloves provide a more traditional construction. The preferred design depends on the player's comfort and grip preferences.
Do the TON Elite Batting Gloves have an adjustable wrist closure?
Yes. The TON Elite features an elasticated towel sweatband with a Velcro closure. The elasticated wrist section provides comfort, while the Velcro fastening allows players to adjust how securely the gloves sit around their wrists.
| Batting Gloves | |
| *Measure from the start of wrist to tip of longest finger. | |
| Size | Length |
| XS Junior | 155 mm |
| Small Junior | 165 mm |
| Junior | 175 mm |
| Youths | 190 mm |
| Small Adult | 200 mm |
| Adults | 210 mm |
| *Use as a guide only. Some brands sizing may vary slightly. |
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