RBK GLOVES

[NLLStormCA]

not sure if you have seen them yet but here is a link...
http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=02XN00EP000073&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1&d=0&pphoto=02XN00EP000072

[NLLStormCA]

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=02XN00EP000190&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1&d=0&pphoto=02XN00EP000189 look at the shoes

[NF Lax23----<o)]

It's hard to see what they look like since they are all black. But from the pic the remind me of the sabre's. The shoes just look like regular b-ball shoes. And what kind of head is that kid using?

[HdGLaxWarrior]

Why is that kid 10, and hes wearing size 11.

[BIG-BUN-B]

It's hard to see what they look like since they are all black. But from the pic the remind me of the sabre's. The shoes just look like regular b-ball shoes. And what kind of head is that kid using?

i think he is using a proton

[RockfordAttack9]

Gloves look exactly like RBK's Hockey model.

[pascoe]

i dont really think those are lax specific shoes. There like a turf version of rbks copy of the super speeds http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail.cfm?TID=5555-47110510070147101263116-0&module=sideNav&action=keywordSearch&supercat=other&model_nbr=60630&sku=137455&sport=0

[PhishMeister]

i think he is using a proton

Nope, I am pretty sure it is a Brine Ripper.

[bloodilax977]

The gloves look nice, but kind of bulky. Are they specifically for box, or field, too? I don't think the shoes are actually lacrosse turf shoes, they look very familiar to me.

[b-waterlax]

is there a site for the rbk equiptment?

[rfa41985]

Those gloves look like the superfreaks or the macdaddys or whatever dumb gloves warriors put out recently..do i see rbk buying out warrior and slapping their logo all over the warrior equipment? And if so...what does this mean for the warrior/new balance marriage in the MLL?

[b-waterlax]

i dont think rbk will effect the mll because wrrior already has it under contract right? Plus warrior is already dominant in lax equipment for the most part.

[D Bay]

Those gloves look like the superfreaks or the macdaddys or whatever dumb gloves warriors put out recently..do i see rbk buying out warrior and slapping their logo all over the warrior equipment? And if so...what does this mean for the warrior/new balance marriage in the MLL?

No, you don't see that. They only have gloves out, what on earth tells you that they could buy the dominant company in the lax industry. That was a stupid comment and it was also really stupid of you to say that freaks and macs are dumb gloves, considering they are some of the best.

[tomahawks11]

pretty nice gloves... couldnt see the shoes though

[TRELAX1201]

i think to gloves look too flashy

[MBLacrosse]

lol ok i think NLLStormCA was just making the point on how funny looking that kid is cause hes wearing shoes taht are as big as his legs. Theres nothing special about them or anything

[RockStar]

No, you don't see that. They only have gloves out, what on earth tells you that they could buy the dominant company in the lax industry......

You don't think the Adidas/Reebok giant is big enough to swallow both Warrior and their wealthy parent (New Balance)?

OK, but I think that makes you look more stupid than the other guy.

[marflax33]

i dont think rbk will effect the mll because wrrior already has it under contract right? Plus warrior is already dominant in lax equipment for the most part.
I think that stx bought the MLL contract from warrior.

[perfektspace]

No, you don't see that. They only have gloves out, what on earth tells you that they could buy the dominant company in the lax industry. That was a stupid comment and it was also really stupid of you to say that freaks and macs are dumb gloves, considering they are some of the best.

How about not being rude by calling others stupid for a harmless post. Lighten up. :monkey:

[Hooligan]

All of you calm down. Thats enough. Certainly we can have a conversation without going to these tactics...

[wingslax5]

I think that stx bought the MLL contract from warrior.

ok so who is your credible source on this one?

[b_cannons_123]

I like the gloves very attractive and the shoes look like nothing new.

[bluedevil49]

The shoes actually look like the turf shoes from Reebooks NFL Equipment line of gear from last season, albeit a high cut version.

[b_cannons_123]

Nope, I am pretty sure it is a Brine Ripper.
It is a rippper b/c of the throat and you can see a little bit of the blue part of the shaft.

[rfa41985]

Personally, im not a fan of warrior...period. And yes..comparing "Business giants" i am saying that a company like reebok could buy out warrior, reebok has been in business longer than i have been alive. And seeing as how nike has bought a massive share in Bauer Hockey equipment recently, its not dumb at all to say that reebok could be trying the same with a lax company. and if you look at those gloves real close, they look like black macdaddys

[Hypersquid1]

pretty nice gloves... couldnt see the shoes though
they look exactly like the rebok hockey gloves which by the way suck and rebok should stick to basketball and keep their nose out of hockey and lacrosse and football and stuff. o lol my friends grandpa designed the reebok center which is pretty cool.

[slinkyspine]

they look exactly like the rebok hockey gloves which by the way suck and rebok should stick to basketball and keep their nose out of hockey and lacrosse and football and stuff. o lol my friends grandpa designed the reebok center which is pretty cool.

Can ahve some of what your smoking? Rbk's hockey line was INCREDIBLE and most of it was designed by KoHo or Jofa. Their forward gloves are so flexy and protective and the Goalie line kicked anus. I just hope the lax line is half as good

[a2lacrosse]

Rbk bought out koho. and i dont see why they wouldnt buy out somee other sport gear manufacturer if there was profit it in. RBk's hockey gear is extremly nice, and i bet they could do the same with lax.

[NLLStormCA]

Hey all i know is those are the pics i have seen and we can only question what is going on...the shoes might just be there football turf shoes...who knows..

[bluedevil49]

The shoes look like a high cut of these.
Reebok Shoes on Eastbay (http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail.cfm?TID=5555-11120500160111001256132-0&module=productDetail&action=view&sku=2-137416&model_nbr=61240&supercat=shoes&id=60374&mvp=brand&sport=all)

[RockStar]

Can ahve some of what your smoking? Rbk's hockey line was INCREDIBLE and most of it was designed by KoHo or Jofa.....

Yup, Reebok bought CCM, who already owned KoHo and Jofa.

They've already got gloves, pads and helmets in-house.

For lacrosse sticks, I'm looking to see whether they'll buy a smaller outfit (STX, Harrow,) figure that would cost less than developing the manufacturing process from scratch.

[LaxBoy92]

they remind me of brine defts. interesting. i wonder how much they'll cost.

[LaxZeppelin22]

that or the 50 othr copys of the proton there are

[D Bay]

You don't think the Adidas/Reebok giant is big enough to swallow both Warrior and their wealthy parent (New Balance)?

OK, but I think that makes you look more stupid than the other guy.

It's not at all that I don't think they could, it's that it wouldn't be a good move for them to buy into the biggest company of a sport where they are barely known. It would be a lot of money to dump into something that they aren't even well established in.

[RockStar]

It's not at all that I don't think they could, it's that it wouldn't be a good move for them to buy into the biggest company of a sport where they are barely known. It would be a lot of money to dump into something that they aren't even well established in.

OK, but seriously, even if Warrior is worth twice or more what STX or Harrow is, it would still be chump change to one of the real big boys (Adidas/Reebok or Nike).

You're right though that I don't think Warrior will be the one bought out. If I had to guess, I would say Harrow, STX, or Brine is the best candidate. By next season, Reebok would be able to produce pretty well any equipment except sticks. Box goal equipment is being handled by a partnership with MaxLax

Harrow and STX are small time companies that could easily and cheaply become the Reebox laX stick division. However, If I were calling shots Reebok, I'd be looking seriously at Brine just because of the ownership of the important and valuable patent for offset heads (If Nike chooses to enter the laX market later, they would then have to pay a royalty to Reebok for damn near every stick they sell!).

[factory strung]

the gloves were made in the STX factory, they feel alot like the Gladiators only tighter over the top of the hand, they have a full leather palm. so far they only come in a 13 and 13.5 inch gloves.

the shoes are the NFL turf shoe called the Swag, but they also offer the NFL Swag Thorpe to all the teams. they were designed for nfl turf.

And that kid is wearing the the Swag Thorpes, in the sample shoes. Each team will get their team colors for the season.

[laxdaddy]

reebok is producing goalie equiptment too. I've seen a goalie outfitted in rbk head to toe... leg pads, pants, upper body stuff. So they aren't just into gloves right now. I think they are almost 100% supplier to the nll, the players will be wearing the rbk buckets I believe as well.

[Lax101]

the rbk goalie stuff is really made by MaxLax, I believe.

factory strung, where did you find this out? the gloves look really similar to their hockey model to me (in fact, I can't tell the difference from afar)

Harrow makes a lot more than lacrosse gear, so I don't think reebok would buy them out. They already have hockey and other stuff.

Brine and STX are easily the biggest two candidates. STX is solely owned by a private owner, so I'd say it's more likely to be bought out. In general, they also seem like a smaller company. AND, if factory strung is right, then it's quite odd that reebok would be using stx's factory to produce their gloves.

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=02XN00EP000076&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1&d=0&pphoto=02XN00EP000075

Brian Silcott plays box? Never knew that.

[factory strung]

My buddy plays for the Rush, and thats what his equipment manager told them....I also saw the box from ther shoes.

[faceitoff]

I think that stx bought the MLL contract from warrior.

No way... really? If that's so, I'm so excited.

[marflax33]

No way... really? If that's so, I'm so excited.
I thought there was a thread on it earlier... ill look.

edit... No i was off. they bought the USA Mens Team, not the MLL

[NLLStormCA]

hey seeing the portland and rush gloves, on the inside cuff they all have the team logo on them...and most of the teams will be having black on theres...rush are all black, portland all black....i am tryin to get info from the rest of the teams right now

[tomahawks11]

cant wait to see the rock when they play on the 7th with their new stuff

[WHEELAX2]

the rbk goalie stuff is really made by MaxLax, I believe.

factory strung, where did you find this out? the gloves look really similar to their hockey model to me (in fact, I can't tell the difference from afar)

Harrow makes a lot more than lacrosse gear, so I don't think reebok would buy them out. They already have hockey and other stuff.

Brine and STX are easily the biggest two candidates. STX is solely owned by a private owner, so I'd say it's more likely to be bought out. In general, they also seem like a smaller company. AND, if factory strung is right, then it's quite odd that reebok would be using stx's factory to produce their gloves.

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=02XN00EP000076&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1&d=0&pphoto=02XN00EP000075

Brian Silcott plays box? Never knew that.


those superfreaks in that link>>?? I think so..

[nemesislax]

i dont think that link was meant to be about the gloves...i think it was about his comment about Brian Silcott playing box

[WHEELAX2]

oh.. duh.. I was just going to comment that the Jax were a warrior team until the whole RBK deal.. woulda been nice to wear that gear..

[dillyboi]

hey seeing the portland and rush gloves, on the inside cuff they all have the team logo on them...and most of the teams will be having black on theres...rush are all black, portland all black....i am tryin to get info from the rest of the teams right now



i was just on the portland site and there revealing there official jersey on monday so the probably wont be all black

p.s. the rbk goalie gear looks pretty nice

[NLLStormCA]

hey dilly kid, there jerseys are all black(home), away all white...i have seen them b4....so yea...

[laxgirl45]

hey seeing the portland and rush gloves, on the inside cuff they all have the team logo on them...and most of the teams will be having black on theres...rush are all black, portland all black....i am tryin to get info from the rest of the teams right now
San Joses gloves were pretty much the exact same as the Rush's; except red & black

[NLLStormCA]

swarm, all blue
wings, black and red(like the mammmoth ones)
lumberjacks-all black
rush-all black

[Gaber]

someone should do us a favour and buy or steal a pair and post a review. i'll try when i go Battle of Alberta.

[Hooligan]

I think you'd have to steal them (NOT SAYING YOU SHOULD) because I've seen somewhere that Reebok stuff isn't going to be available until next year sometime.

[NLLStormCA]

getting a pair this weekend IF i can get to my buddies...not sure, but i will have a pair b4 the NLL season is over...

[slinkyspine]

Hooligan I have afeeling they arwe a modified STX glove. They were manufactured in a factory that stx owns. And they look remarably similar to Shoguns and iPros

[Hooligan]

Probably you're right, since I've yet to get any information on the real product history. All I've heard is that Reebok is happy with the preliminary numbers in interest, and are planning on producing the gear.

[slinkyspine]

Wicked I hope they bought STX

[mynameisjonas]

If players are forced to wear RBK shoes they whats the point of these?
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5435/jaxshox7vq.jpg

[NLLStormCA]

that looks like that was when the told the public the name of the team, and that was b4 rbk had an agreement, BUT here is what i think/know, some of the partners with the anaheim storm, now with the JAX had an agreement with the storm to do there shirts/jackets/warm ups, so they probably hooked up with them for the new team...but thats just a theory...so the JAX would have been in alot of nike stuff this year if rbk didnt come in the picture...

[SGBorough]

It will be hard for rbk to buy warrior seeing as warrior is a brand owned by newbalance. all the gear they have made so far is a pattern they have gotten from other companies. rbk gloves stx, goalie gear maxlax. rbk is supposed to have slash guards, shoulder pads and even sticks comming out within the next few years. will be very interesting to see how this works out for them. RBK already has moved in on NHL CFL and a number of other sports. However nike is now running lacrosse camps and still controls a large number of sports at a college level. next few years will be very interesting.

[LaxJax_13]

If players are forced to wear RBK shoes they whats the point of these?
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5435/jaxshox7vq.jpg
I am pretty sure those are a pair of shoes that a fan had made custom on nike.com.

[IRISHLAX30]

I'm don't really like the new rbk gloves i think they should leave the lacrosse equipment to the experts . Though i'm digging the shoes some of the bandits players were wearing this was the best picture i could find .

http://www.bandits.com/multimedia.cfm

[Melax]

As for the rbk gloves not being any good. I have talked to a number of professional players who like the feel of the Rbk glove and have heard of no complaints so far

[guest57]

1st off i dont think all players are forced to wear rbk shoes and i think those gloves look like ignitors almost

[LCNlaxman]

When you click the link, it says "Picture not available."

[LAXBEAST80]

I have actually held a pair and they look down right awaome. They had a hole in the palm wicth I thought was kind of weird. They were from a player on the Stealth. They were red and black and had a stealth logo on them

[shoebag2000]

The hole in the palm was probably cut out by them. I have tried on two pairs, one with palms, which felt great, and one with palms cut out. They seem like awesome gloves to me.

[RamLacrosse]

does STX or Brine have to sell out? No. Also, on the comment about Harrow, Brine also is involved in field hockey and soccer. Brine is a leading equipment manufacturer in soccer. Are we all even sure Warrior was bought by New Balance? Maybe they have a little trust going on. They do have those you know.

[KAZ-33]

is there a site for the rbk equiptment?

[slinkyspine]

Not yet, expect one when their gear is released publicly

[canadians_eh]

Personally, im not a fan of warrior...period. And yes..comparing "Business giants" i am saying that a company like reebok could buy out warrior, reebok has been in business longer than i have been alive. And seeing as how nike has bought a massive share in Bauer Hockey equipment recently, its not dumb at all to say that reebok could be trying the same with a lax company. and if you look at those gloves real close, they look like black macdaddys

Yah, i agree seeing how RBK has just got the NLL sponsered and most of the goalies use the RBK equipment. so i think maybe RBK has bought some shares in Warrior lacrosse.

[slinkyspine]

Or ... not



Rbk is MaxLax. The goalies use MaxLax. WIth an Rbk logo.


Or Eagle gloves and an Rbk logo

Any stick they want, any helmet.

Rbk Shoes.


Are we done here?

[nemesislax]

they have to wear rbk helmets though

[laxdaddy]

I have also heard rumblings that Rbk wants to buy out the rest of their contract with the NLL. and Slinky, they are required to wear Rbk Helmets, Gloves and Shoes unless they get permission from the league (ie medical reason)

[slinkyspine]

I have also heard rumblings that Rbk wants to buy out the rest of their contract with the NLL. and Slinky, they are required to wear Rbk Helmets, Gloves and Shoes unless they get permission from the league (ie medical reason)
... he said goalies. Rbk doesn't make goalie helmets.


For players yes they must wear an rbk helmoot

[Melax]

actually I just talked to a roughneck a couple hours ago and he was saying they we're being forced to use a rbk prototype stick but it kept breaking so they were allowed to use others after a couple weeks

[LaxJax_13]

Did he mention any details about the stick.

[Melax]

He said it seemed like his x2 that he uses now but he doesnt really know to much about sticks hes used an x2 his whole life

[RockStar]

He said it seemed like his x2 that he uses now but he doesnt really know to much about sticks hes used an x2 his whole life

So, RBK bought some STX moulds and tried to make sticks at their Pakistan plant using recycled pop bottles, chewing gum, and latex paint?? :thinking:

I dunno what they'll do, but I for one am sick of being asked to pay North American prices for third world workmanship! I'll let other chumps do the testing for RBK. Sounds like the pros may have already found this stuff to be junk! :laugh:

Thank God that the little guy (Mohawk) is still making good sticks for a good price!

[slinkyspine]

Well, we can only hope RBK does to lacrosse what they did to hockey. The RBK hockey line is amazing. They also bought a company and put their name on it, if it looks like an x2...

[nemesislax]

Well, we can only hope RBK does to lacrosse what they did to hockey. The RBK hockey line is amazing. They also bought a company and put their name on it, if it looks like an x2...
True
RBK would be smartest to just buy an existing company and put their name on it instead of experimenting with making their own new products and making crap

[jory]

Those gloves look like the superfreaks or the macdaddys or whatever dumb gloves warriors put out recently..do i see rbk buying out warrior and slapping their logo all over the warrior equipment? And if so...what does this mean for the warrior/new balance marriage in the MLL?
just dont talk

[slinkyspine]

Melax Quote a source saying they are trying to buy out Brine.
Then I will restore that post

Seriously.


STX would be the most likely for a buy out, they are the smallest of the big 4


Infact quote sources, unless you are forbidden too, then just don't post.

[laxdaddy]

... he said goalies. Rbk doesn't make goalie helmets.


For players yes they must wear an rbk helmoot

misread what it was saying, my mistake

[Melax]

Sorry slinky I dont have a source because its all word of mouth around the industry. Just dont be surprised when brine is no longer brine

Didn't know I wasnt sopposed say stuff with out a source.

[D3STRO]

Well, we can only hope RBK does to lacrosse what they did to hockey. The RBK hockey line is amazing. They also bought a company and put their name on it, if it looks like an x2...

yeah and their prices went through the roof as well ...

[slinkyspine]

yeah and their prices went through the roof as well ...
100 dollars yeah, through the roof. The Koho 590's would have gone up too...

[Melax]

Hey guys sorry to dig up an old thread but I tried on a pair of RBK gloves last night. My junior A team picked up like 20 pairs. They sent us the wrong colors though ( portland lumber jax gloves) instead of the calgary rough necks like we orderd. All I can say is amazing RBK definitly has done they're research. These gloves were disgusting comfortable. It was like the movement of a macdaddy with the comfort of not wearing a glove at all with the harrows but with a good open cuff like original ignators. When the new gloves come in i'll snap pics for you guys but wow they are amazing!!!

[slinkyspine]

Hey guys sorry to dig up an old thread but I tried on a pair of RBK gloves last night. My junior A team picked up like 20 pairs. They sent us the wrong colors though ( portland lumber jax gloves) instead of the calgary rough necks like we orderd. All I can say is amazing RBK definitly has done they're research. These gloves were disgusting comfortable. It was like the movement of a macdaddy with the comfort of not wearing a glove at all with the harrows but with a good open cuff like original ignators. When the new gloves come in i'll snap pics for you guys but wow they are amazing!!!
I heard they were the 7k hockey glove with, some pads taken out to be more flexible. I heard it from TLF's Stalls and he worked for RBK and now works for Warrior

[Melax]

I donno slinky they dont seem like a hockey glove at all. The rebook hockey gloves i've tried on didn't feel nice and this one did. Its hard to explain

[slinkyspine]

I donno slinky they dont seem like a hockey glove at all. The rebook hockey gloves i've tried on didn't feel nice and this one did. Its hard to explain
I mean they look like them, they are totally revamped in feeling... but do they look like a 7k glove?

[Melax]

I would say 8k more then the 7k

[LaxDr]

Can ahve some of what your smoking? Rbk's hockey line was INCREDIBLE and most of it was designed by KoHo or Jofa. Their forward gloves are so flexy and protective and the Goalie line kicked anus. I just hope the lax line is half as good
i def agree their hockey line up was pretty good not to mention extremely popular thanks to sidney crosby but i dont much care for their gloves they've got all the nll players wearing

[raiderslax27]

sickest gloves eva especially 4 goalie

[portlandlax13]

love these gloves.. glad rbk did quality in spite of being owned by adidas
cant wait for the rbk heads