How to break in a hockey goalie catching glove & how to fix a CCM Eflex 4 glove & 600 break gloves

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4 жыл бұрын

I had a lot of people ask me how I break in my catching gloves. I always used the Keeps 33 method, which was sourced from the GSBB back in the day.
But since I have a specific fix to help the closure of CCM Eflex & 600 break CCM gloves I figured I'd do a video showing that off. This method should help with all gloves where the heel of the glove interferes with the closure of the glove by hitting the fingers of the glove.
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Equipment Used:
Catcher: Brian's Optik, CCM Eflex 4
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S10
Microphone: Robe Videomic GO

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@quebecermg 4 жыл бұрын

I used your stick trick with my CCM eflex 3.5 glove yesterday, and when I tried it a few minutes ago it was so much better. As you said, it took out that bump close to the wrist that was keeping it from closing properly. It's not perfect yet, but after the couple times I have done the wet taping overnight and this last time with the stick added, it is almost there. I paid $150 (Canadian) for this glove, and this break in is making it a great deal now. I also relaced it with skate lace myself.

@HockeyReviews 4 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped! Make sure you reach out to CCM on social media and let them know I helped you with their gear!

@hexx.hockey 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a CCM Premier II (590) and that lower palm area interference is exactly the same. I’ll try this method. Thanks!

@HockeyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it works out!

@dharmaboy75 4 жыл бұрын

GSBB alumni I am. GSBB 4 life!

@kiwicasper33 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thankyou I've got a Eflex and be doing this, hope it works like it has for you.

@HockeyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it works!

@NightWarp 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Premier 2, same type of issue.. need to try this out. I did Keep333 method about 3 times.. its better but no where near full clossure, or smooth.

@HockeyReviews 4 жыл бұрын

The difference between before I did this and after was pretty incredible. Went from an okay glove to a REALLY good one. But I found you had to do it multiple times.

@sebastianwankko6401 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid bud!

@HockeyReviews 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped!

@sebastianwankko6401 4 жыл бұрын

Hockey Reviews yeah the keeps I’ve done before, it’s great. The ccm though, that’s money! Are there any other gloves with this issue/solution? I kind of would like to try it on my 2S but I don’t have it anymore but it had the same issue as what you showed when it came to closure. It was a pro palm, non stock glove.

@HockeyReviews 4 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianwankko6401 I've seen it on an Optik glove before. For most brands it can happen if they are broken in weird. My experience though is every 600 break CCM I have seen has this issue, and my solution made a huge improvement in mine.

@sebastianwankko6401 4 жыл бұрын

Hockey Reviews thanks for the insight!

@thetendy6758 3 жыл бұрын

hey matt, just did this with my 2s pro, it closes great now

@HockeyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@illg0d 6 ай бұрын

My vaughn v7 pro didnt need any break it.. my favorite glove so far

@brxydenlol_5946 4 жыл бұрын

"I like using a stick because it's easier to get in there" me that's what she said

@bzah9973 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use a skate oven for the glove, or is there any other options?

@HockeyReviews 4 жыл бұрын

I would try with the really hot water first. If that doesn't work you can look into ways of using your oven but I'm not going to suggest that as you can damage your glove.

@bzah9973 4 жыл бұрын

@@HockeyReviews Ok i'll try. Thank you!

@maggierathbun3062 3 жыл бұрын

How do you dry out your glove cause I used the method of water and it’s SO much better but now it’s just soaked and I need it dry for my practice tomorrow so it doesn’t freeze

@HockeyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I just hang it in a shower or put it in a sink. If I do it the night before a game it is sometimes a bit damp but doesn't bother me

@thinkingjack 4 жыл бұрын

“Keeps33” Method

@lukevogel2810 3 жыл бұрын

This is not working for my Bauer 1s I bought it on sideline swap kinda used but the glove is not broken in. I ran hot water like this for 5/10 minutes tied it up three days in a row let it sit tied for 24 hours. I know it didn’t dry completely each time but I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong? It seemed more broken in each time but today now that it’s dry it’s barely looser. Any thoughts guys? Guess I’m just gonna open and close it all night for a week or two I got a big tournament at the end of April I need it for

@HockeyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I found in order to get my Ultrasonic glove feeling good I had to do this method the night before I was wearing it. It helps a lot, but once it gets fully dry it gets considerably stiffer.

@blues3531 3 жыл бұрын

If the trick is more the heat than the water, can you use a hair dryer to get it super hot and then tie it up? Or is that not enough?

@HockeyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think a hair dryer would be enough. You can use a steamer if you have that though

@aidankaiser5908 Ай бұрын

When using the water, is there any danger in permanently damaging the glove or the custom colors on the glove? I’m trying to do this on a custom glove and I don’t want to ruin the glove.

@HockeyReviews Ай бұрын

No, water doesn't damage the colours or the glove. Just make sure it isn't piping hot water and is just warm.

@kayvanamyot-ariya3812 4 жыл бұрын

would this work on my 1x glove?

@HockeyReviews 4 жыл бұрын

This method helps break in any glove. But using the stick is only really necessary if there is material that needs to be flattened out

@shawnkidwell29 4 жыл бұрын

I hate the feel of the game ready ccm gloves. My pro palm's have much better closure, just a little harder to break in.

@illg0d 6 ай бұрын

Goaliestore was tops

@pyryhillosalo 4 жыл бұрын

Steaming and the hot water method are basically the same because they both use heat to soften up the glove, the water isn't doing anything but making the glove wet which can lead to the leather becoming rough and hard.

@HockeyReviews 4 жыл бұрын

Water doesn't turn equipment rough and hard. Salt in the sweat does

@authenticnitro6894 4 жыл бұрын

this break in proses destroyed my bauer glove a couple years ago .

@PeteNice29 Жыл бұрын

The other thing that really hampers CCM closure is the D30 in the palm. Basically it’s like having a pro palm with all the good and bad that comes with it.

@HockeyReviews Жыл бұрын

The D3O in this palm isn't along the break, so it's not the piece that gets in the way of closure.