Description
Osaka Armadillo 4.0 Glove
11-piece articulated shell protection, multi-layer EVA foam cushioning, and secure rubberised finger retention. The Osaka Armadillo 4.0 Glove is a high-protection field hockey glove designed for players who want extensive hand coverage while retaining the flexibility required for confident stick control. Its distinctive construction uses 11 separate compound plastic shells that overlap and move with the hand, helping protect the fingers, knuckles, and back of the hand without relying on a single rigid protective plate. Multi-layer EVA foam provides additional impact cushioning, with extra protection positioned across particularly vulnerable areas.
Full-Hand Protection with Articulated Movement: Greater hand protection can often come at the expense of flexibility and stick feel. The Armadillo 4.0 addresses this with a segmented protective system that allows individual sections to move as the hand opens, closes, and adjusts around the stick. Combined with rubberised finger straps and an improved ergonomic shape, the glove remains securely positioned while allowing natural movement throughout training and match play.
Key Features:
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11-Piece Articulated Shell: Eleven separate compound plastic sections create extensive protective coverage while allowing the glove to flex naturally with the hand.
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Overlapping Protective Design: Individual shell sections overlap to help maintain coverage as the fingers bend and the player's grip position changes.
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Multi-Layer EVA Foam: Impact-absorbing foam sits beneath the protective shell to cushion the hand and help disperse forces from ball and stick contact.
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Reinforced Impact Zones: Additional padding is positioned around particularly vulnerable areas of the knuckles and back of the hand.
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Full Finger & Backhand Coverage: Provides considerably more protection than minimalist hockey gloves while maintaining an articulated construction.
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Rubberised Finger Straps: Internal retention straps help keep the protective sections correctly positioned over the fingers during movement.
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Improved Ergonomic Shape: Refined fit is designed to sit naturally around the hand when gripping a field hockey stick.
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Easy On & Off: Updated entry shape makes the glove easier to put on and remove before training, matches, and penalty corner situations.
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Protection-Focused Design: Ideal for players wanting extensive hand protection against accidental ball impacts and stick contact.
Technical Specifications:
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Model: Osaka Armadillo 4.0 Glove | High-coverage field hockey protective glove
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Shell Construction: 11 Separate Compound Plastic Shells | Segmented protection designed to move with the hand
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Protection Design: Articulated Overlapping Armour | Maintains coverage while allowing natural finger movement
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Padding: Multi-Layer EVA Foam | Provides cushioning and helps absorb impact energy
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Protection Coverage: Fingers, Knuckles & Back of Hand | Extensive coverage across vulnerable hand areas
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Retention: Rubberised Finger Straps | Helps keep the protective shell correctly positioned during play
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Fit: Ergonomic Hockey-Specific Profile | Designed around the natural hand position when gripping a stick
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Care: Hand Wash Only | Helps preserve the foam padding and protective shell construction
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Recommended Use: Field Hockey Training & Match Play | Suitable for players prioritising increased hand protection
