My product reviews are for you, my fellow keepers (or your coaches, parents, or anyone else involved in the buying process of your equipment). They are honest and unbiased, because I know what it's like to spend my hard-earned dollars on my own gear that has not lived up to expectations. The reviews will include before and after pictures, how long a product was used, and a detailed breakdown of how the product performed. Questions, comments, and feedback are always welcome!
Ah, but who am I? My name is Tom Kristensen, and I have been a goalkeeper since I was 11. I have been playing for 39 years now, so I've had the chance to use a LOT of different goalkeeping gear over the decades. Here is a picture of what my first pair of keeper gloves looked like back in 1978:
(picture credit: eBay seller dms62)
That's right, a pair of fabric gloves with a mesh of rubber (?) on the palms! They got soggy and heavy in a heartbeat, and felt like they were constantly slipping off. But they provided a sense of security, if not a wee bit of extra grip. Of course, once the rubber started to peel off, they were just plain gloves.
I have no professional experience as a goalkeeper, unless you count my one college trial and one semi-pro trial as such. More on that another time, perhaps. I currently play indoor soccer on three men's teams and one coed team, and substitute here and there as needed.
Thank you for stopping by, and I hope what you find on these pages will be useful to you.
Happy goalkeeping!
TK
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