GM Rival 909 Wicket Keeping Gloves
The GM Rival 909 Wicket Keeping Gloves are high performance cricket keeping gloves designed to balance catching grip, protection and comfort behind the stumps. Finished in the 2026 GM Rival Black, Red and Yellow colourway, they combine a Neoprene Palm Facing with a durable PU back, comfortable PU lining, padded cuff and an MCC specification T Web.
The Rival 909 uses a Neoprene Palm Facing designed to provide both grip and feel when catching a cricket ball. Inside the glove, a PU lining creates a comfortable contact surface and is designed to reduce friction during longer periods of wear. This is particularly useful for wicket keepers who can spend extended periods in their gloves during an innings.
Who are the GM Rival 909 Wicket Keeping Gloves best for?
The GM Rival 909 is best suited to wicket keepers looking for a high performance glove that balances grip, protection and comfort.
Its Neoprene Palm Facing provides grip and feel, while the PU construction offers durability and straightforward maintenance. The padded cuff and legal MCC specification T Web complete a practical keeping glove for competitive cricket.
Key features
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Neoprene Palm Facing provides grip with good feel when receiving the cricket ball.
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PU back provides a durable surface that is easy to maintain.
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PU lining creates a comfortable internal feel and helps reduce friction during extended wear.
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Padded cuff helps absorb impact during hard takes.
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T Web construction meets legal MCC specification and is designed for control.
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Colour: Black / Red / Yellow
Why buy wicket keeping gear from Players Sports?
Choosing wicket keeping gloves comes down to more than protection alone. Palm grip, catching feel, comfort and the glove's overall construction all matter behind the stumps. At Players Sports Greenlane, 1–7 Marewa Road, Auckland, you can compare cricket protective equipment across a broad multi brand range and get knowledgeable advice on choosing gear that suits your cricket.
Players Sports combines specialist cricket knowledge with the service and accountability of a New Zealand owned sports retailer.
Frequently asked questions
What type of palm does the GM Rival 909 use?
The GM Rival 909 uses a Neoprene Palm Facing designed to provide grip and feel. The palm forms the main catching surface of the wicket keeping glove, giving the keeper a secure contact point when receiving and controlling the cricket ball.
Are the GM Rival 909 Wicket Keeping Gloves suitable for competitive cricket?
Yes. The Rival 909 is positioned for high performance play, and its T Web construction meets legal MCC specification. This combines with a Neoprene Palm Facing, durable PU construction and padded cuff to provide the grip, comfort and protection required behind the stumps.
What protection does the GM Rival 909 provide around the wrist?
The Rival 909 uses a padded cuff designed to absorb impact on hard takes. This provides additional coverage around the wrist and complements the glove's overall protective construction when receiving the ball behind the stumps.
| Approximate measurement from the start of the wrist to the tip of the longest finger. |
| Size | Length |
| Junior | 175mm |
| Youths | 190mm |
| Adult | 210mm |
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