In the interview Kasper answers questions on why he wanted to work with Precision Training and how involved in the design process of the glove. Kasper also talks about his goalkeeping hero as a youngster and currently as a professional goalkeeper, he gives his view on current Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann and also if he thinks there is any added pressure being a keeper because of his fathers reputation as a world class keeper.

His gloves are styled in a white, gold, black colour way (he explains in the interview why he picked those colours) and are available in a choice of 2 different cut’s, one being Kasper’s preferred choice of Negative palm and the other being a Roll finger glove. Both gloves are available in junior sizes, to find out more about the Precision Training Schmeichel goalkeeper gloves the JustSocca blog on them.

The whole interview with Kasper can be seen in the video below.

Cerberus Absolutgrip Fingerbett – ACA Price £ 84.95

A top end elite level goalkeeper glove, the Cerberus Absolutgrip Fingerbett is packed with modern technology and features. The Fingerbett technology used on these gloves provides an ergonomically shaped finger bed inside the glove, combing with a double wrapped thumb construction for enhanced comfort and grip.

The palm of these Uhlsport gloves are made from patented Absolutgrip foam, featuring a built-in shock zone element, which is made from grippy soft cushioned EVA foam with abrasive resistant edging.

Uhlsport Fangmaschine HN Pro – ACA Price £74.95

One of the most expensive Uhlsport gloves on the market, the Uhlsport Fangmaschine HN Pro is excellent choice for the pro level keeper. Designed with Uhlsport Absolutgrip properties throughout, these gloves include a flexible extended latex palm, featuring 3D embossed latex on the backhand.

The Uhlsport Fangmaschine HN Pro also features negative cut fingers which are fully breathable focusing on comfort, support and grip, whilst a removable latex flap on the wrist completes these Uhlsport goalkeeper gloves for a comfortable and secure fit.

Cerberus Supersoft Bionic – ACA Price £39.95

These are the latest lightweight and flexible Uhlsport goalkeeper gloves to hit the market, the Cerberus Supersoft Bionic uses Bionikframe technology in its gloves to imitate a human hand and finger structure for performance at the top level.

These Uhlsport gloves also include supersoft latex foam on the palm, featuring an ergonomically pre-curved cut to increase ball to hand contact and grip. A simple but effective wraparound wrist strap completes these gloves ensuring a secure, but comfortable fit.

Pro Comfort Rollfinger – ACA Price £34.95

The Pro Comfort says it all in the name, this Uhlsport glove is a professional level glove offering huge amounts of comfort and support at a great price. In a rollfinger design, the Pro Comfort Uhlsport goalkeeper gloves is made from a high grip supersoft latex foam, featuring an inseam thumb to create a larger grip area.

A great choice for the keeper who thrives on confidence, the Pro Comfort also includes flexible textiles throughout the glove, including an elastic bandage strap closure on the wrist with wrap-around latex flap.

 Cerberus Soft SF – ACA Price £ 29.95

The Cerberus Soft SF is an excellent goalkeeper glove for goalkeepers at every level requiring superior cushioning, support and grip. The glove itself is made from a soft grippy latex fabric on the palm, featuring a PU embossed backhand with high performance support frame technology built-in.

A well priced Uhlsport goalkeeper glove from the 2011 collection, the Cerberus Soft SF is also available in a junior model priced from ACA Sports at £24.95

Kasper and the Precision Goalkeeper design team set out to create a glove that could cope with the demands of the modern game whilst looking good on the hand. Kasper and the Precision team have produced a great looking glove available in a negative palm cut and also a roll finger palm.

The Schmeichel goalkeeper gloves are styled in a classy colourway of white, gold, red and black and look attractive on the hand. The negative cut is the glove that Kasper Schmeichel himself wears, it features GIGA latex technology that offers amazing grip levels on the palm of the glove, the negative stitching on the fingers allows for a larger latex to ball area adding to the grip levels. The glove is constructed with a 3mm latex palm and 3mm foam backhand, this provides you with a very durable glove that can meet the demands of the modern day game.

The Schmeichel roll finger glove features similar construction to the negative cut glove, including the super grippy latex palm that works in all weather conditions, both gloves feature a fully elasticated wristband with polyester mesh inserts and Velcro strap, this allow the gloves to be secured comfortably on your wrist.

The Schmeichel range of goalkeeper gloves are available from ACA Sports, the Schmeichel negative cut gloves are available from £44.95 and the roll finger glove is available at £34.95, both gloves are available in junior sizes.

Pepe Reina is one of the worlds top goalkeepers and has made himself a fan favourite with the Liverpool fans. Malcolm our goalkeeping coach asks Reina a few questions about why he like Uhlsport goalkeeper gloves.

ACA: Hi Pepe, thank you for taking the time to talk with us. Being a goalkeeper, I’d love to get your take on some of the technologies in goalkeeper gloves and find out about your favourite glove and styles. That said, can you tell me who was your goalkeeping idol growing up?
Pepe: My idols were Zubizarreta and Holind growing up.

ACA: What was your first pair of goalie gloves?
Pepe: I Cant remember the brand name of the gloves, but it had “sticky” palms with rubber nodules. Classic!

ACA: What is your preferred cut, roll finger, flat, negative?
Pepe: I like a Flat palm cut glove.

ACA: What thickness of palm do you like to have on your gloves?
Pepe: I like a 4mm palm.

ACA: What do you look for in a glove bar comfort and grip?
Pepe: I enjoy looking at the various designs of gloves but really the comfort and grip are THE most important factors in a glove.

ACA: Do you feel any difference when wearing extended palm gloves?
Pepe: Yes, I just like the feel of extra contact on the ball that the extended palm gives.

“Definitely one of the highlights of my career and, as you would imagine, the party afterwards was pretty special!”

 
ACA: Do you train, warm up in the same style & cut of glove that you play in?
Pepe: Yes, it is important to feel the same in a match as in training!

ACA: Uhlsport have a great history but what makes u happy to wear Uhlsport gloves?
Pepe: The ability that the brand has to work with me to create exactly the type of glove I demand.

ACA: How was the experience of the World Cup and what were your celebrations like?
Pepe: Definitely one of the highlights of my career and, as you would imagine, the party afterwards was pretty special!

ACA: Are you confident Liverpool can force their way back into the top 4 after all the recent changes and developments?
Pepe: Yes, we are a big club and, in time, we have the players and commitment to get back to the top. Its where we all want to be.

Pepe’s goalkeeper gloves of choice.

Pepe Reina wears Uhlsport Ergonomic Bionik X-Change goalkeeper gloves available at ACA Sports for £99.95

Our resident goalkeeping coach Malcolm recently asked the Arsenal’s no1 and Polish international goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski a few questions about all things goalkeeping.

Who was your goalkeeping idol growing up?

Gianluca Pagliuca was my goalkeeping idol.

What was your first pair of goalie gloves?

My first pair of gloves were “Real”, they were a brand that no longer exists but was popular in Poland.

What is your preferred cut, roll finger, flat, negative?

My favourite is the Uhlsport Rollfinger

What thickness of palm do you like to have on your gloves?

I like a 4-4.5mm palm

What do you look for in a glove bar comfort and grip?

I look for a good Supportframe.

Do you feel any difference when wearing extended palm gloves?

No.

Do you train, warm up in the same style & cut of glove that you play in?

Yes.

What kind of football boot do you look for? With boots getting made lighter for out field players what kind of boot would you say was good for a goalkeeper?

I like my boots to be ”big” and to feel comfy and offer good support

With so many options of padded under shirts/shorts, do you wear them for training or games?

No

Uhlsport have a great history but what makes u happy to wear Uhlsport gloves?

I enjoy the feel within the gloves but more importantly enjoy working with the Uhlsport guys to develop products to improve my own performance.

Do you feel under pressure to be a success at Arsenal?

As an Arsenal player you always feel under pressure because of the history at the club and the desire to perform well. Its no different than any other club in top football.

There has been a fair few Polish goalkeepers playing at a high level in recent years, is there any special coaching set up back in Poland for young goalkeepers?

There are very strong coaches in Poland across the country so much of the young talent is picked up early which means that they are coached from a young age. This definitely helps young goalkeepers develop.

Lukasz Fabianski is one of many top goalkeepers from around the world to be sponsored by Uhlsport. At ACA Sports there is an extensive range of Uhlsport goalkeeper gloves and equipment ideal for all levels of goalkeeper.

1. What made you start making goalkeeper gloves?

From a very young age I scribbled drawings of goalkeeper gloves and team kits, those scribbles then made it onto goalkeeper gloves (via ink markers) that my parents spent a fortune on, so from a young age it was always my ambition to design.

2. When did you start up Kaliaaer?

The idea for Kaliaaer first came about in 2005 having worked for years in the design industry on behalf of several sport/fashion brands. My idea for the brand was not only to created top quality products using the best materials but fusing them with creative art, in 2007 that “idea” became reality.

3. How many staff do Kaliaaer employ?

Currently Kaliaaer have 40 members of staff, they are curently shared between our Kaliaaer Europe and Kaliaaer Asia team.

4. Can you remember the date for your first ever Kaliaaer glove being released?

Our first Kaliaaer glove was released in April 11th 2007 as a trial model in Japan, The model at that time was named “Kaliaaer – aerFlare”. In 2008 This model was released in Europe and re-named “TouchFeel”, The TouchFeel model went on to become a huge success due to its distinctive look. In 2009 We brought out the “TouchFeel aerFlare” model which was shown on SkySports SoccerAM due to the unique design/colour and the introduction of “TouchFeel Tips” inside the glove.

5. How many professional endorsees do you have on board and who are they?

Currently in the SPL Kaliaaer have Peter Enckelman, Craig Samson wearing Kaliaaer gloves. Kaliaaer’s focus has always been to invest in youth, currently we have 34 youth goalkeepers at clubs across the world ranging from AC Milan to River Plate to RC Lens and FC Barcelona wearing our Kaliaaer goalkeeper gloves.

6. Are you happy with the progress Kaliaaer has made?

We always look at ways to make things better. 2010 saw a few things that where unavoidable that halted our progress somewhat like the floods in Pakistan. These things happen and at times of crisis it’s more important to help. We worked with Unicef on helping people effected by the floods and in October we moved into our new factory so things are moving in a more positive direction.

7. What are your plans for Kaliaaer moving forward?

We have been working hard on making the Kaliaaer brand more established within the footballing market. In 2011/12 we will introduce more products to the market, sports & fashion textiles along with a selection of new glove designs using more varied materials, so keep a look out.

8. How many gloves do you have in the current range?

Currently the Kaliaaer range has 12 models.

9. What style of cut (palm) and what style of latex (palm) do you feel sells best for Kaliaaer?

The XgmPRO glove is by far the best glove we have produced in terms of design, materials, latex and sales. In 2010/11 we have developed 7 new XgmPRO gloves with several different cuts and latex’s to choose from but keeping the same XgmPRO identity and character.

10. Now that there are so many brands making goalkeeper gloves what makes Kaliaaer stand out?

At Kaliaaer we always try to be different and set the bar in terms of design and quality. Goalkeeper gloves need to be made for goalkeepers, not fueled just by our own creativity and fantasy. If you strip away the flamboyant colours and graphics of our gloves what you will see is a well thought out design that fuse function with Art.. Kaliaaer only use the best materials in our gloves, every part playing a key role in the gloves performance.

Kaliaaer designs have always been bold since there first glove release in Japan even with the “touch feel” glove to the stunning new Kaliaaer XgmPRO Eliminator glove and also the Kaliaaer Xgm PRO ACA glove. With Kaliaaer setting a high standerd with the construction and design of there goalkeeper gloves, it cant be long till we see the Kaliaaer brand worn by some of the worlds finest keepers.

Have a look at our wide selection of goalkeeping equipment over at ACA Sports.

The birth of GK Union.

The GK Union brand started up in early 2010 with the idea of letting goalkeepers of all levels wear pro quality gloves at an affordable price, with the prices going up and up for match gloves GK Union set out to produce a pro standard glove coming in under the £30 mark.

With this aim in mind GK Union have released two differing styles of glove since there birth, named the Union Pro Flat Palm and the Union Pro Roll Finger, both these gloves are designed with a 3.5ml mega grip latex to ensure great feel and grip when in contact with the ball, the GK Union gloves also feature flex points above the knuckles and around the thumb joint for great comfort when wearing your Union Pro Roll Finger or Union Pro Flat Palm gloves. The gloves also come in junior sizes and are priced at £21.95 with the adults at £29.95.

When it comes to choosing your goalkeeper gloves the most important things is comfort and size, GK Union come up trumps in both these brackets, a great fitting glove that once on your hands is very comfortable and with the mega grip latex palm you also get fantastic grip on the ball.

Looking to the future.

Moving forward GK Union are set to release a new glove in time for Christmas, named the Union CGS PRO, the glove features a Roll Finger Design with a 4ml Supersoft Palm, this glove will be released as a limited edition glove.

We stock an extensive range of goalkeeper gloves, with many special offers on gloves and equipment over at ACA Sports

1. GK Union Roll Finger £29.95 (Adults) £21.95 (Junior)

GK Union is a new start up goalkeeper brand that have just launched there new range gloves, GK Union are marketing these gloves as a top glove available to all levels of keeper and we feel they are spot on. The GK Union roll finger glove is available in adults and kids sizes and is a great goalkeeper glove at a very good price point. Designed with a 3.5mm mega grip latex palm, the GK Union Roll Finger is a very durable glove that also gives great grip on the football.

2. Kaliaaer XGM Pro AM64 ACA £29.95

The Kaliaaer XGM Pro is designed with a high quality 4mm AER grip on the palm, and a durable backhand latex material. For this edition, ACA Sports teamed up with Kaliaaer to make the gloves feature the ACA Sports logo on the strap. A brilliant value for money glove with some added quality of course!

3. Precision FP Roll £29.95 (Adults & Juniors)

The Precision FP Roll gloves have removable finger protection in them, a nice feature if you are starting out and not really sure if finger protection is right for you. These goalkeeper gloves are available in adults and kids sizes and both are made with 4mm supersoft latex. The finger spines featured in this glove are very flexible, when closing the fist, adding to the overall fantastic feel to the gloves once they are on your hands. 

4. Puma Powercat 2.10 Roll Finger £29.95

The goalkeeper glove is much better than I thought it would be, it feels very nice on the hands. The Puma Powercat 2.10 Roll Finger glove features a 4mm graphite plus latex foam for great grip, at a price point where this quality of plam is hard to come by. A very good glove for any goalkeeper looking for match or training gloves.

5. Uhlsport Fanghand Soft Roll Finger £29.95

These are new goalie gloves from Uhlsport, which have been designed with a a 3mm palm, thinner than all the other gloves reviewed here but don’t let that put you off, once you have it on your hands it feels great and the grip is brilliant. The Uhlsport Fanghand Soft Roll Finger is a very good glove at an even better price, perfect for those who value the history of a make like Uhlsport.

View the extensive range of goalkeeper gloves and equipment on offer over at ACA Sports.

1. Selsport Wrappa XTR – ACA Price £54.95

The Selsport Wrappa XTR is a great new glove for 2010, which oozes quality the minute you put it on. Designed with the 4mm ULTRA Adhesion+ latex palm, this is an all weather glove designed to continue performance in all conditions.

Other key features of these goalkeeper gloves include the 3-point Selsport wrist lock and a roll finger cut for maximum latex coverage. Although it is one of the dearer gloves on the list, we think it’s great value for money regardless!

2. Uhlsport Ergonomic Absolutgrip – ACA £44.95

A nice flat palm goalkeeper glove, the Uhlsport Ergonomic Absolutgrip is pre-curved and benefits from the long lasting, high grip Absolutgrip latex palm. As well as this, you get the Ergonomic cut, which offers reliable flexibility and ensures the gloves offer added freedom of movement.

Easily one of the best Flat Palm gloves available, it reaches our Top 5 as the price is a bargain at under £50!

3. Nike Gunn Cut 2010 – ACA £44.95

Continuing on from previous years, the Nike Gunn Cut 2010 shows further improvement this year, and is now one of the better Roll Finger gloves available. The Nike Gunn Cut features a belt lock wrist bandage, and Pre-Curved fingers, making the hands “catch-ready”.

A great addition to your bag, the Nike Gunn Cut is the glove of choice for Nike sponsored goalkeepers.

4. Reusch Magno D1 – ACA £34.95

OK, so in black/red the Reusch Magno D1 might not be to everyone’s taste, but it’s the choice of this years fantastic Reusch range, and is the cheapest in our list. Another Flat Palm goalkeeper glove, the Magno D1 features Durasoft latex, which is superb in all conditions and offers a fantastic feel on the ball.

A bit of a no-frills goalkeeper glove, but this isn’t a bad thing as performance is premium!

5. Puma Powercat 1.10 Protect – ACA £54.95

At this price, you get a lot of glove for your money! The Puma Powercat 1.10 Protect features finger protection throughout, yes, including the thumb. The spines used can be removed or moved so the glove is customisable for each goalkeeper.

A Twin Wrap thumb and Control Wrap technology ensure maximum latex to ball contact, essential in gaining maximum grip, and reducing uncomfortable seams.

A fantastic goalkeeper glove to round off our Top 5!

Goalkeeper Gloves that nearly made the list.

Choosing just 5 gloves wasn’t easy, with a few models just missing out on a Top 5 place. Among them were the Adidas Response Pro, Precision Supersoft Roll and Kaliaeer XGM Pro ACA Edition, all of which offer good value for money and performance.

The son of legendary goalkeeper Peter, Kasper has been wearing some of the Precision Goalkeeping gloves already and is very excited to take this further with his own range.

“I had a number of other options but after testing the gloves I was overwhelmed by the quality and performance of the gloves, particularly the grip. The opportunity to design and develop my own gloves was something I couldn’t turn down and I can’t wait to see them on the shelves” Said Kasper, 23.

Due for release at the turn of the year, the new range will mark a hugely successful entry into goalkeeing by Precision Training, who launched their range of Precision Goalkeeper Gloves in May 2010, with fellow Championship goalkeeper Brian Jensen the first big profile player to wear them.