Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Single Break Senior Goalie Equipment Combo

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Single Break Senior Goalie Equipment Combo

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Leg Pads

New for 2018 is the Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Goalie Leg Pads. There may be a little confusion between the Velocity VE8 Pro Carbon Leg Pads and the Velocity VE8 Pro Leg Pads (the word carbon is not present in the second version). The VE8 Pro Carbon Pad is the domestic pro version and the Velocity VE8 Pro is the off-shore version. These pads are almost identical in every aspect except the country of origin. There are a few small details that are different between the two pad but the biggest difference is the country of origin. Vaughn does a great job of offering a second pro pad that has a considerably lower price point with the VE8 series. The domestic VE8 Pro Carbon pad does offer more custom options but he VE8 Pro pad can also be custom ordered in different colors.

The Velocity VE8 goal pad has been completely re-designed for 2018.  The biggest two changes a consumer will see is the strapping system and the reduction in weight.  The previous generation Velocity V7 still had a traditional strapping system but the 2018 VE8 has gone to the quick strapping that is very popular these days.  The VE8 uses elastic straps like most brands but with one major change from other competitors; they use a magnetic clip system to connect the strap to the pad.  Most companies use Velcro to connect to the pad, this is great at the beginning but the Velcro tends to loose its sticking capacity very quickly.  Once this happens, the strap becomes useless.  With this magnetic clip system, you will never have to worry about debris getting in the Velcro and loosing its ability to attach.  Another difference you will feel on the VE8 versus older Velocity series is a stiffer ankle flex.  While still very flexible compared to a blocking or butterfly style pad, there was a lot of feedback from Vaughn’s hybrid style goalies wanted this area to be a bit stiffer as the older pads would break down very quickly in this area.  Vaughn also made another change and that was to the top binding.  The Vaughn went away from a thin traditional binding to a thicker and more square binding design.  This design change will do a better job sealing the five hole and creating extra strength to the pad while in the butterfly position.

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Leg Pads Features:

• New style graphic with visually disruptive graphic
• Solid inside knee drive block
• Smooth inside edge for easy movement on ice
• Lower profile outside roll
• Thin front face cushion foam for more puck action
• New design top thigh rise creates more blocking surface
• Large inside landing area for great balance and movement
• Full 11” width
• Single break outside roll
• Full pro core internal padding with HD front surface
• Stiffer ankle break area
• Adjustable and removable outer knee cradle pad
• Wide knee with knee strap that has two position options
• Center calf strap with wider adjustment area
• Thin profile outer side panel
• New magnetic buckle quick attach system

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Goalie Catch Glove

New for 2018 is the Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Catch Glove.  With a new design and traditional Vaughn feel, the VE8 is one of the best new gloves for 2018.  The new design of the VE8 Pro glove keeps the traditional 60 degree break but incorporates new features that allows the glove to be more flexible compared to past generations of Velocity gloves.  The Velocity VE8 Pro has a two piece cuff design that allows the goalie maximum wrist flexibility.  This is a popular feature among goalies who stick handle with the pocket of the glove in a downward position.  In this downward position the goalie needs a good bit of wrist movement to be able to properly play the puck.  Another new feature is the split T design of the pocket.  At the base of the pocket there is a single t that splits into a double t the higher it goes in the pocket.  The single t at the base gives the glove much more flexibility then a traditional double t base.  As the pocket transitions into a double t, the glove then takes on the soft open characteristic of a double t pocket.  This is popular as it creates a soft catching pocket which is much more forgiving then the single t pocket.  This t pocket design also allows the glove to open and close fully which give the goalie the blocking surface area and the max closure of the glove. Based on what we have seen, the VE8 Pro glove is much closer to what actual NHL goalies use when it comes to Vaughn gloves.  In the past, most NHL goalies used models such as the 5500 that felt one way while the retail version of Velocity gloves felt entirely different.  We feel that this glove is as close the what the pros are using then ever before.

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Goalie Catch Glove Features:

• Two piece cuff thumb design for active glove feel
• HDPE polyethelene molded palm and back thumb
• Large wide span T-web with new spilt VE8 design
• Pre-formed palm flex area
• Four piece back hand protector
• Offset t-web creates deeper pocket
• Full grip interior palm surface
• New visually disruptive graphics
• Full pull wrist strap for glove control
• Reinforced finger palm area perimeter edge
• Adjustable inner hand padding for precise fit
• 45” max perimeter size
• Padded wrist strap
• Light weight

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro XP Senior Goalie Catch Glove

New for 2018 is the Vaughn Velocity VE8 XP Pro Catch Glove.  The glove is something entirely new for Vaughn as it is the first time Vaughn has made a 75 degree palm angle at the retail level. This glove is made for a goalie that likes the feel of the CCM/Reebok Premier glove but wants to stay in the Vaughn family.  The Velocity VE8 Pro XP glove has the single cuff design that adds strength and stability to the wrist area.  This feature is also popular with goalies that like to stick handle with the pocket of the glove facing upward.  The palm of the glove has an extra layer of foam on the outer portion of the glove that adds extra protection for the goalies hand. Another new feature is the split T design of the pocket.  At the base of the pocket there is a single t that splits into a double t the higher it goes in the pocket.  The single t at the base gives the glove much more flexibility then a traditional double t base.  As the pocket transitions into a double t, the glove then takes on the soft open characteristic of a double t pocket.  This is popular as it creates a soft catching pocket which is much more forgiving then the single t pocket.  This t pocket design also allows the glove to open and close fully which give the goalie the blocking surface area and the max closure of the glove.

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro XP Glove Features:

• One piece cuff thumb design
• 75 degree palm break
• HDPE polyethelene molded palm and back thumb
• Large wide span T-web with new spilt VE8 design
• Pre-formed palm flex area
• Four piece back hand protector
• Offset t-web creates deeper pocket
• Full grip interior palm surface
• New visually disruptive graphics
• Full pull wrist strap for glove control
• Added foam padding in palm area
• Reinforced finger palm area perimeter edge
• Adjustable inner hand padding for precise fit
• 45” max perimeter size
• Padded wrist strap
• Light weight

Vaughn Velocity Gloves – VE8 Pro vs. VE8 Pro XP

When most goalies think of the Vaughn Velocity series, they automatically think of a hybrid style goalie like Jonathan Quick or Tuuka Rask. Although this is very much the case, Vaughn does offer two versions of the Velocity VE8 glove that could be used by a hybrid or butterfly style goalie.  With the two different Velocity VE8 gloves, one has one piece cuff/thumb and one with a two piece cuff with two different break positions. This gives the goalie the option on the type of closure they want and the stiffness of the cuff.  The VE8 Pro has the traditional Vaughn 60 degree break with a two piece cuff design and a game ready thickness palm.  For goalies that like the traditional feel of a Vaughn glove (example being a 5500) and wants/needs more wrist movement, this is the version that would best suit this goalie.  The second version of the 2018 Velocity Glove is the VE8 Pro XP. The VE8 Pro XP an entirely new design for Vaughn, this has a 75 degree break in the hand (which is commonly seen in the Reebok/CCM Premier series).  The palm on the glove also has an added layer of foam on the outer portion of the glove for extra protection.  The VE8 Pro XP also has a one piece cuff design that is popular among blocking (butterfly) style goalies because it adds rigidity to the cuff area of the glove.  Both of the new VE8 gloves use the same new split T that allows for a deep pocket and increased overall flexibility.

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Goalie Blocker

Vaughn Velocity VE8 Pro Senior Goalie Blocker Features:

• Flex cuff improves board positioning
• VX suede palm with mesh gussets and grip textured overlay
• Solid side shield with HD and carbon fiber insert
• Side shield deflecting rail
• Large finger protectors with elastic straps
• Reinforced finger protectors
• Dual side index finger guards
• New visually disruptive graphic
• Full coverage formed finger protectors
• Higher hand position of palms attachment to board
• Laced down front face for superior puck deflection and greater glove durability
• Full adjustable wrist strap
• Tapered side profile for board shape
• VX suede palm with a grip overlay construction
• Regular – Blocker goes on the right hand
• Full Right – Blocker goes on the left hand