2-Pocket Mitt (2P), US$120/pair

The mitt style provides a very stable base for the rubber push surfaces which cover the thumbs and the fingers to slightly over the back of the hand on the first two knuckles. Standard padding is ½" thick on the fingers and ¼" on the thumbs.

All four fingers are enclosed in a leather or artificial suede mitt with a seam dividing the fingers into pairs. If you contact the push ring with your ring or little fingers, this is the style you will want. 

Standard mitts have rubber push surfaces,  tabs, and full padding on a leather mitt.  Options include lightweight, ½ padding, and without tabs.

2-Pocket Mitt Quad (2PQ), US$140/pair

The rubber push surface extends higher onto the back of the hand to accommodate a quad backhand stroke and a patch of rubber is added to the palm for contacting the ring when pushing steep hills.

The back opening of this mitt is wider and a second wrist strap provides additional wrist support. Finger padding is ¼" thick on the fingers and thumbs.

In general, most quads should choose the size recommended in the size chart--not a smaller size to compensate for atrophy. As with the wider back opening, any additional "size" will make the mitt easier to put on and take off.

Standard quad mitts have rubber push surfaces on full padding on a leather mitt.  Options include lightweight.

2-Pocket Mitt Min. Rbr. (2PMR), US$120/pair

The slightly lower cut rubber push surface on the fingers and a lightweight synthetic thumb make this a good choice if you don't push much with your thumbs and need less contact area on the fingers.

Padding on the thumbs is ¼" thick and extends over the heel of the hand to cushion your fingertips. Padding on the fingers is ½" thick.

Minimum rubber mitts (shown) have rubber push surfaces,  tabs, full padding on a leather mitt, and gray artificial suede thumbs.

2-Fingered Glove (2F), US$120/pair

If you do not contact the push ring with your ring and little fingers or you want more dexterity than the 2-Pocket Mitt, consider this style.

The rubber push surfaces on the thumb and first two fingers are identical to that of the mitt styles but the ring and little finger are separated from the first two fingers and covered only in leather or artificial suede.

Standard gloves have rubber push surfaces, tabs, and full padding on a leather glove.  Options include lightweight, ½ padding, and without tabs (shown).

The Sports 'N Spokes Magazine May/June 1994 Training Tips "The Para-backhand Pushing Technique" article written by Marty Morse, Time Millikan, and Brad Hedrick still has the best instructions around on how to use our mitts and gloves properly.

Standard

Standard mitts and gloves are made on leather base gloves with rubber push surfaces and tab closures and there is full ½" padding over the index and middle fingers, ¼" on quads,  and ¼" over the thumb.  If you don't specify any options, this is what you're going to get.

Lightweight

Lightweight gloves and mitts are made entirely of synthetic, latex free materials and are available in all styles, with or without closure tabs or stick-downs.

The gray suede push surfaces tend to have superior wet grip and are receptive to dressings such as Aqua Seal and Klister which may further improve grip and durability

Although they will only last about half as long as standard rubber/leather gloves, they can be machine washed and will not decay. Also, they will not over-stretch like leather and are more supple, making them easier to break in.

½ Padding

¼" padding over the index and middle fingers.  Less padding here can increase the tactile feel of the glove against the ring but can also increase bruising on the fingers from impact. This option is not available on and quad styles or on lightweights.

Closures

The purpose of the closure tab and to a lesser degree the stick-down, is to unify the hand and fingers, stabilize the push surface, and maintain the hand in an optimal push position. Both can help reduce blistering and improve the effectiveness of your contact with the ring.

The tab closure is an extension or continuation of the finger push surface. It is faced with loop material which engages to hook material on the back of the hand at the base of the thumb. Once both gloves are on, tabs can be engaged or disengaged by grasping the ends with your teeth.

The stick-down closure uses loop on the tips of the first two fingers and corresponding hook on the heel of the hand. Although not as positive as the tab, they allow more flexibility and ease for opening and closing your hand at will.  Stick-down closures are only available on lightweight mitts and gloves without tabs.

Because using gloves with tabs or stick-downs may restrict your hand movements and dexterity, we strongly encourage you to refamiliarize yourself with steering and brake controls when first using gloves with tabs or stick-downs.

If you're not sure if you want to use tabs, we recommend that you order your gloves with tabs, try them and if you don't like using them you can cut them off.  Likewise, the stick-down can be removed by taking either of the dots off.

Sizes

Use the size chart below as a general guide to help you determine your size.

Although we recommend that you use the general guidelines of "women/medium", "men/large", etc., you can also measure the girth and length of your hands as shown here. Quads with atrophy and day glove users should not measure girth to determine size.

Racing and Day Glove Size Chart     Racing Gloves Palm Girth1 Racing Gloves Length2 Day Gloves Thumb Girth3 xsmall small children 6" 7" - small children 7" 7" - medium most women 8" 7½"  2½" large most men 9" 8½" 2¾" xlarge large men 10" 9" 3"
1Racing Gloves and Day Gloves  (if you want to) measure your palm  girth like this: 2Racing Gloves measure length from the bend in your wrist to the  tip of your longest finger.
3Day Gloves (only) measure  your thumb knuckle girth like this:

If you're still not sure of the size you need, mail us tracings of both of your hands with the girth and length notated on each hand and we will recommend a size for your.

Special note about day glove sizing for men:  Don't even think about buying anything except a large or extra large.  It doesn't matter whether you're a quad or not or if you've bought mediums or smalls in another glove style before.  You won't be able to get your thumb knuckle through the loop on a medium.

Custom Sizing, +US$30/pair

If your hands are disproportionately long or short or if one hand is significantly different from the other, you may need to order a custom size.

Make tracings of both of your hands.  Measure the girths as shown above and the length from the tip of your middle fingers to the bend in your wrists.  Write these dimensions on your tracings and mail them to us and when you place your order, request custom sizing.  Please do not fax tracings as they are usually distorted or scaled.

Custom sized gloves are not returnable and size XXL is not available.

Custom Configuration, +US$30/pair

We have tried to put together a wide selection of glove types and options to suite most push techniques. In those situations where your technique requires combinations not listed, we offer custom configuration. A custom configuration is any compatible combination of standard parts.

Give us a call to discuss the possibilities--we will set up a new part number that uniquely identifies your gloves. When you re-order, tell us this same part number to get the same combination every time.

Custom configured gloves are not returnable.

Glove Liners, +US$2/pair are made of a soft finely knit nylon. They are like socks for your hands.

The material stretches to fit almost any hand size and helps wick moisture away from your hands for added comfort. They are also ideal for sizing new racing gloves which are large and older gloves that have stretched.