Alpinestars GP Pro R3 Leather Glove Review | Sportbike Track Gear

[@ThemadViking793]

They are a little larger than my GP-Tech or GP-Pro gloves. I usually wear XXL A-Stars gloves, but in the new ones I got XL, or even L. Nice. 😊👍

[@dvs636]

Brian-Great info on this video. Thank you and love the new R3!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! I think Astars has a hit with this one, excited to ride in them for sure. - Van

[@DmanGuitar327]

Gp pro r2 is a epic glove. Imo it looks better than r3, i got tiny hands so i wear M in gp pro r2, small in other gloves

[@jamespeters4209]

Looks like I might have to set my less then a year old R2's aside and pick up these R3's. It seems that the areas improved were the areas where I felt the glove fit to tight, or didn't give me enough motion. (This was even after returning an initial pair to bump up a size). As always, I will be excited when we get closer to the season to pick these up. And since there is no return fee to exchange along with great customer service, I like always will be purchasing from STG.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We are here when you are ready and appreciate your support! - Brian Van

[@christopherlangdale7030]

I am going to have to grab a pair of these. I have the R2 gloves and the GP Pro glove right before R2. The one before the R2 fits better and gives better range of motion. I do like my R2's just alot of break in to make it flex like I want. Looks like the R3 will fit and feel better then both of the last 2 gp pro gloves.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The R3 is a massive improvement as compared to the R2. IMO this is the best glove yet from Alpinestars. - Van

[@DGH19]

Hey man was your size the same with original R1 gp pros vs this new R3 version? I'm an XL in the original R1 gp pros ..I'm ordering the same XL In the R3s. Looks like there was a size alteration from R1 to R2 from what I'm hearing...thx

[@TrackSol]

Great preview! May have to get these to replace my old GP Plus gloves. Looking forward to you guys actually test riding these gloves. Also, can you do a review of the new GPX street gloves?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We will try to hit the new GPX glove once we get a pair in the shop. - Van

[@ugrenovic]

I own a set of Alpinestars SP Air gloves in XL. I find they are a little too small for me. What size would you suggest in the GP R3? Thank you and all your videos are super informative.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would suggest going with the XX-Large in these gloves. You are welcome for the reviews and thank you for watching! - Van

[@johnbarressejr929]

I had my mind set on the RFX 1 but am undecided now. I would also like to know suggestions between the two

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I really like this glove, if the price difference is not an issue I would go with these. - Van

[@camilletruchet4937]

Hey brian! In comparison with the RFX1 what do you suggest ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

IMO they are both solid options. Without having ridden in them yet I have to say I really like this glove. My expectations are these are going to be great on the bike and will require just a touch more time before they feel as dialed as the RFX1 do after having used them a bit. If the additional cost for the R3's is not an issue I would go with them. I am looking forward to riding in these gloves this spring and will try to do an update video once that happens. - Van

[@imatanic666]

Hi Brian, again great video! I have my old Astars GP Pro XL size gloves. What size I should take with this new R3? Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We find this version to run one size larger than that one. If your old gloves were a little tight go with the same size. If they were perfect then order one size smaller than the old ones. - Van

[@imatanic666]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks, much appreciate!

[@simonfussell7040]

Hi Van....is the wrist strap longer than the R2 ? I keep on popping the strap out of the buckle on mine when i put them on and its a pain to get them back through and i have the 3XL ! Never had this problem with the original GP Pro,s

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes the wrist strap is longer, that will not be a problem for you with this glove. - Van

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

I love my Taichi GP-Evo gloves. are these similar feel or should I just order another pair of the new GP-Evo? Curious between the two

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I tell everyone who tells me the love something but are interested in something else to stick with what they know they like. They are both excellent gloves and have a ton of feel but there are some differences. - Van

[@thirtytwovlogs9223]

hey brian how does the sizing of these gloves compare to the alpinestars smx-2 air carbon v2? great video btw!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I wear the same size in both. Sorry for the slow response. - Van

[@thirtytwovlogs9223]

@@sportbiketrackgear okay thanks !!

[@TheKez1a]

Hi Brian, which track oriented gloves would you suggest for best feel/ comfort (irrespective of protection)? I currently ride in the Old GP Pro which are so far my favourite (Size XL), as well as a size (L) pair of the Phantom II (Palm is nice but the they do feel cumbersome compared to the GP PRO) and have acquired a pair of Super-techs (XL) which have amazing lever feel (felt like I wasn't wearing gloves) but are far too tight for my fingers unfortunately. I am leaning towards these as a next purchase as they seem to incorporate features I really liked in the Super-tech or maybe the new RS Taichi, but ultimately I want the least cumbersome/ most lever feel.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you like your old GP Pros you will love the R3's! I have a pair and enjoyed riding in them. Max had 2 pair (started in a medium and grew so much last season he needed a large) and really liked them. They also held up well while crashing. Best glove Alpinestars has made yet IMO. - Van

[@r0cky1nyc]

Do you find that you have a bit of extra room in the middle of the palm area? Does the material bunch up a bit in the palm?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I really like this glove, great fit overall with plenty of feel. - Van

[@DGH19]

In your honest opinion...these or the Dainese steel pros? 🤔 I've only ever worn Astars which is why I'm going with the R3s ..that being said the steel pros also look great. Have you tried the steels? Thx for the review again cheers

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We no longer offer Dainese so I have not seen the latest glove. That said I really like the R3, Max and I have both done a ton of riding in them with Max having a handful of crashes in them. - Van

[@DGH19]

@@sportbiketrackgear cheers

[@IamMotionMedia]

Brian, how does the 'out of the box feel'compared to the Racer speed and the Five RFX1 which were both highly ranked in the shootout by you and Jimmy?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Out of the box these feel just a touch stiffer IMO. That said I have worn them here in the shop for a short period a few times and they feel ready to go. Hope this helps! - Van

[@HabitatSk8er7198]

Between these and the RS Taichi GP Evo gloves that scored really well in your gauntlet shootout, which ones would you go for, and why?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

End of the day they are both excellent gloves IMO and you can't really go wrong with either one. My Son Max rides in the R3 Gloves with lots of laps and some crashes, they have performed very well. The biggest difference between them would be the EVO Gloves have 2 palm sliders rather than one on the R3. - Van

[@HabitatSk8er7198]

Sportbike Track Gear Thank you heaps! You’re a legend

[@erikkassermo9709]

Hi Brian, I’m going to replace my Gp Pro R1 gloves in size M which I never got to break in properly, they are just to tight. I was leaning to the Racer High Speed gloves which I know you like, but how are they against these GP Pro R3 gloves? Also, should I stay with size M assuming both these gloves are bigger than my set of old Gp Pro R1?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would stick with a medium in both gloves you noted. I like both of the gloves you mentioned. Comparing them head to head I would say the Racer have a little more feel while the Alpinestars are more robust while still offering excellent feel. Hope that helps. - Van

[@jcaccord]

Looks solid! If I hadn't just picked up the FIVE RFX1 gloves, these would probably be it. Loving the RFX1's though.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You bought a great pair of gloves, no need to look in the rear view mirror IMO. Enjoy the gloves and the upcoming riding season! - Van

[@mihaighera7649]

Can i wear them with a alpinestar textile jacket,or just a leather jacket?Its a good glove for street?Thank you

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You can wear this with a textile jacket, leather jacket or a race suit on the street or the track. End of the day this is an amazing glove. - Van

[@DGH19]

i have R1 GP Pros in XL, sounds like the R3's id need L? thx for the review

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The R3 for sure run one size larger than the R1 gloves do. - Van

[@devinsmith3645]

Currently in a rfx race and getting the gauntlet over my suit is a real bitch. Would you say this has more gauntlet room then a rfx race

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes the gauntlet of this glove has more room than the RFX Race glove does. - Van

[@Gryphus-R]

Hi, just a question not mentioned in the video. I hear the R2 is compatible with touchscrens on the index finder. Does the R3 works with touchscreens too?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Neither the GP Pro R2 nor R3 are touch screen compatible. Both are designed to be race gloves that can be worn on the street if you choose to do so. - Van

[@Gryphus-R]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you. Bought them already. Indeed they are superbulky for use with phones, but I liked the glove construction. I saw there are some products to make the tip compatible with screens and I'll try them

[@prjgrudge]

Did Alpinestars change their size chart since the new glove is also a 2x?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Negative on the size chart change from Astars. Sizing is a big part of why we do these gear videos. - Van

[@marcelportmann326]

Hi! what is the size difference between the gp plus r and the gp pro r3?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I feel like these run about a size larger than the GP Plus R. - Van

[@MrMurphc13]

Would these have the same sizing as the gp pro gloves?Or a little smaller like a dainese full metal?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Comparing these to the previous version of the Alpinestars GP Pro R2 Gloves they run larger. In the R2 the XX-Large is too tight for me to ride in. XX-Large in the new R3 fits me very well, I would say this gloves runs true to size as compared to most gloves on the market in this category. If you were a Large in the previous version of this glove you should go with a Medium in the R3. Hope this helps, Van

[@MrMurphc13]

Sportbike Track Gear I was a medium in the go pro(ie the GP Pro before the R2). This was similar to a small in fairness full metal for me

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would order a Small in the R3. - Van

[@MrMurphc13]

Sportbike Track Gear Thanks Brian.

[@mihaighera7649]

Hey Brian,can i use them on streets,or just racing?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is a great pair of gloves that are awesome on the track or the street. Both Max and I have a pair of these. - Van