Good gloves to wear for basketball? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jimellow · 12-14-2004, 12:37 PM

It's starting to get really cold out, to the point where when I got out to shoot hoops it hurts to breathe due to the cold air.. However, my concern is instead with my hands.

They get really cold, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good pair of gloves (as for what type, I have no idea), that would restrict my shooting as little as possible, but also provide some semblance of warmth?

I like to go out and shoot when I can, but in this cold weather it's usually only for an hour tops.. If my hands would be warmer I think I could stay out longer (and I want to), because if I stay out too long they start to feel like two paddles, and not hands with five fingers on them.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

velcr0 · 12-14-2004, 04:21 PM

I don't know how cold it gets where you are but have you seen/heard of the mechanics gloves? They are made to keep mechanics hands clean but have some grip to them. I think these are the gloves. or similar facsimile.

wu54736 · 12-24-2004, 05:29 PM

I've always used receiving gloves, they seem to be the closest thing you can get to a second layer of skin.

http://www.fogdog.com/family/index.j...3982&cp=711652

Just some examples...

thingstodo · 12-24-2004, 06:54 PM

I don't know how you play outside when it gets that cold!!

wu54736 · 12-25-2004, 06:20 AM

Hey, if you love to play enough, you'll do it under almost any condition.

eribrav · 12-25-2004, 08:52 AM

I don't play basketball, so I haven't personally tried but I think a pair of very lightweight cyclists gloves might work. They're stretchy, and most have some textured rubber dots or patterns on the palms which should help with ball handling.

Try www.performancebike.com

12-14-2004, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Good gloves to wear for basketball? It's starting to get really cold out, to the point where when I got out to shoot hoops it hurts to breathe due to the cold air.. However, my concern is instead with my hands. They get really cold, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good pair of gloves (as for what type, I have no idea), that would restrict my shooting as little as possible, but also provide some semblance of warmth? I like to go out and shoot when I can, but in this cold weather it's usually only for an hour tops.. If my hands would be warmer I think I could stay out longer (and I want to), because if I stay out too long they start to feel like two paddles, and not hands with five fingers on them. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.

12-14-2004, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
velcr0 Upright	I don't know how cold it gets where you are but have you seen/heard of the mechanics gloves? They are made to keep mechanics hands clean but have some grip to them. I think these are the gloves. or similar facsimile. __________________ "Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

12-24-2004, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
wu54736 Upright Location: Northern VA	I've always used receiving gloves, they seem to be the closest thing you can get to a second layer of skin. http://www.fogdog.com/family/index.j...3982&cp=711652 Just some examples... __________________ Oh Bart, when I was your age, I wanted an electronic football game so bad. Until finally, one day my parents got it for me, and it was the happiest day of my life.

12-24-2004, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	I don't know how you play outside when it gets that cold!! __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

12-25-2004, 06:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
wu54736 Upright Location: Northern VA	Hey, if you love to play enough, you'll do it under almost any condition. __________________ Oh Bart, when I was your age, I wanted an electronic football game so bad. Until finally, one day my parents got it for me, and it was the happiest day of my life.

12-25-2004, 08:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
eribrav Junkie Location: upstate NY	I don't play basketball, so I haven't personally tried but I think a pair of very lightweight cyclists gloves might work. They're stretchy, and most have some textured rubber dots or patterns on the palms which should help with ball handling. Try www.performancebike.com