2024-2025 Race Gauntlet Glove Shootout | Sportbike Track Gear

[@thomasusowski2155]

What’s up Brian! Just want say your son Max seems awesome and good luck to him. My 17 year old is getting in bikes because I’ve been riding sport bikes since I was 14. I know this message doesn’t apply to the video, just want to say thank you for having everything I have purchased and helped save my life when someone T-boned me. My Arai helmet and Alpinestars jacket, oants, and boots with all the armor saved my life. 9 broken bones ,yeah it’s sucked being on the trauma helicopters. But without the riding gear and armor you all sell and provide, all the EMS said the gear saved my life. I just want to thank you 🙏

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and I am happy to hear you are ok. I hope you heal up quick and complete! - Van

[@Ddzboy77]

I bought the RST gloves from you guys and have absolutely loved them. Been down on them a couple times and for the price the durability seems to be unmatched. For me they had quite a bit of break in but I tend to be right in the middle of two sizes and they were probably a little on the tight side for me. But after a while of wearing them they have felt absolutely amazing and would highly recommend them as a budget option.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I feel like some riders shy away because the price is too good. The RST race gloves are hard to beat IMO. Thank you for your business and sharing your experience! - Van

[@jjohn56]

This is great to hear, I feel like I should've went with my normal Large but ordered the Medium. I will just keep them and break them.

[@Big_Dumb_Animal]

Bought three pairs of Racer gloves, and can't imagine wearing anything else. Brian Van does a great job explaining every glove in a video, including fit. I've bought so many gloves online that didn't fit because I had no idea they fit larger or smaller. Brian tells you exactly how Racer gloves fit, and so far, his explanations have been super accurate. Happy to give STG my business because of the honesty and accuracy of Brian's descriptions.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching, your business and the kind words. We are blessed to be doing something we love everyday. - Van

[@tkohout87]

Nothing beats FIVE gloves

[@sportbiketrackgear]

When Five was distributed here in the US we put some effort behind the brand because we liked them and found our customers did as well. The distributor closed up and we purchased the remaining race gloves then reached out to Five asking to buy direct so we could keep things moving. They did not respond to several emails sent which tells me they do not value their partners that help them get their gloves on peoples hands. End of the day there are a lot of good gloves out there and there is nothing about the Five race gloves that we did not find others to do as well or even better. Our job is to help our customers source quality products that deliver solid value that are backed by proper support from the brand. Five hits all the marks with the exception of the last one. - Van

[@ghumnz]

I think Bellisimoto stocks them now in US if someone needs to get five gloves

[@manbiteslife3110]

My summer and town gloves are Five, good VFM. But my normal gloves are Dainese Carbon 3.. I feel super safe riding in them and they didn't break the bank really, as I bought them couple years after their release.

[@grandtaino]

I'm surprised the Knox handroid are not here. I remember it used to be one of your top gloves when I bought my first set over 10 years ago, and I love the level of protection and simplicity of the boa system.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We have not offered Knox products for several years now as they are no longer distributed here in the US. The Handroid is a good glove for sure but no better than the ones we featured here in this shootout. - Van

[@grandtaino]

We are not that old Van! Thanks, man. I was going to try Heroic next, but based on the review, I will probably go with Racer.

[@mrgman1228]

Have 2 pairs of RST's from you guys, absolutely love them!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for the business and enjoy the gloves. - Van

[@Barriosanguizolahora]

I’m using always RST and most of my friends also… because they are soft the feedback it’s excellent and they protect very well and I’m over a 15 low side a year 🤣 have bought a lot of pairs from you guys thanks Van for the video

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for your business and for sharing your feedback! - Van

[@TheCaptainmojo1973]

Motorcycle racing is not for the faint of heart. It’s very important to have the best gear you can get when on track. As someone who still enjoys track days, I really appreciate these types of reviews. Will keep buying from you whenever possible.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We appreciate your support! - Van

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

I am getting back into motorcycles again I remember having Alpinestar motocross gear in the 80s with the old logo that looked like a coiled circle LOL man time flies

[@sportbiketrackgear]

A lot can happen in 40 years for sure. - Van

[@d.barnes5970]

Van, great video as always. I purchased the RST gloves from you guys and as many of my previous comments about RST products, I absolutely love them. These are such a no brainer. I could have probably gone down a size to a medium but after 2 years break in they still feel great. These gloves also have Kevlar inside. I encourage everyone to see the full breakdown Van does of these gloves. They are his #1 best seller for a reason. The quality and value make these a great purchase. I know I always rant and rave about RST products but there are certain purchases that I've made where I am extremely satisfied. As a side note. I'm the guy that values quality for a great price and don't mind opening the budget if the quality is worth it and I'm really big on customer service. I shop at Costco for everything for this same reason. And if I can't get it there chances are I probably just won't get it. But I digress . I have absolutely no buyers remorse when it comes to RST gloves, Evo 4 leather and Boots. I travel to work and each time I put on my gear and take it off, I'm always grateful that I purchased these. I'm actually looking to purchased the RST backpack because I need something bike oriented for my daily commutes and what I currently have just isn't suffice and for $40 bucks you just can't beat the quality associated with RST. Plus Costco had a regular puma backpack for $40 which makes the RST a no brainer. As for service, Van has been doing this for a very long time ladies and gentlemen. Nothing against your local Cycle gear because I like some of the guys in there. But STG is family owned and they beat everyone else's price on everything and once you apply your rewards to your purchase, it becomes and even better deal. Van and Max's videos on products are 2nd to no one along with their shop videos. I've learned how to install my cans, chain maintenance, fender kits. It definitely takes the guess work out of it and they make things easier. I can't say enough about these guys. All in all, great video. Van, I am such a happy and satisfied customer and really appreciate you guys. The STG stickers are on my gixxer 750 and my dresser and thats saying a lot. Keep up the great work bro.

[@carloslopezcolon4387]

I’m impressed by the level of detail and experience on the right key elements that you need to know to choose the right glove. This video info is above F9 channel 👍🏻

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have been doing this a long time now and our goal is to help you all pick the right gear the first time. Thank you for watching and for the kind words. - Van

[@Image-X]

Hey, Brian….. we appreciate improving video quality but just wanted to offer a tip that would massively improve lighting. Your side lights are too small and therefore the light is too harsh on the sides of your face while leaving your front in shadow. Move the side lights as close as possible or get bigger ones…. or add diffusion. You could even dial the power down a little if possible. That would be a big help. Also, if you add a beauty dish light overhead on a boom ….centered and a bit in front of you….. you will get a massive improvement in lighting. EVERYTHING will look better. You…. the products you’re showing…. colors…. just everything. Just a few tips from a photographer who knows a bit about lighting. 👍🏻

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Appreciate the feedback. - Van

[@garylai363]

The fit of alpinestars gloves have longer fingers compared to like 15 years ago, so I had to change brands. I moved to FIVE gloves and the fit and feel is amazing.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Five makes a nice product but they had a distribution issue here in the US and were not available for several years. - Van

[@garylai363]

@@sportbiketrackgear that’s unfortunate. Your shootout video from a few years ago helped me make my decision. I’m in Canada and I think we’re ok for distribution still.

[@KenoLettice]

SOLID! LOVE IT! 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching! - Van

[@petebusch9069]

Racer and Heroic gloves fit me perfectly with fingertips that are not too long like most gloves off the shelf.

[@shamrock-]

LOVE the Heroic gloves. My only gripe is the lack of perforation.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We offered Heroic for a few years and stopped this year because there were simply too many returns. They are pretty unique with solid quality but not for everyone. - Van

[@lorenzohernandez5408]

For me RST

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have a four year old pair I still ride in. Hard to beat for sure. - Van

[@bendavies6775]

I’ve had two pairs of RS Tai Chi racing gloves from you. Excellent quality, Knox palm sliders and lots of well thought out design touches. I switched to Tai Chi after two pairs of Five gloves that were French prices and Chinese manufacture, the seams on the wrist Velcro strap came apart after only a couple of months. Not what you need if emptying the piggy bank for a pair of gloves

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Taichi makes some excellent products which is why we included them in this shootout. I have used several pair over the years and love them. - Van

[@str8linesquid]

I’ve had the middle finger on my Astars gp pro r3 restitched 4 times in the 1 year I’ve had them. Twice by Astars and twice by the leather repair lady that is at the races (currently needs a 5th restitch). They took awhile to break in but I’ve really liked the way they feel after (except when my bare finger is sticking out of them)

[@mattrparks]

I've had the fingers blow out on my alpinestars as well. Moved to Taichi and haven't had a problem since (crashed 4 or 5 times on the current set)

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry to hear you have had an issue. We have used these and had good luck with them overall. I think Max had one pair with a stitching problem. I don't understand why they did not replace them when you sent them in a second time? - Van

[@clipofthedayyup4907]

Just in time for me. I saved to watch later. Thanks Brian!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van

[@nesbittracing1081]

I picked up a set of the RST's and love them, the first rain race of the year they bleed a little ink and turned my hands purple for a few days 😂 but otherwise have been fantastic!

[@rickyhogan2749]

Always Great info, Thank You for sharing.

[@moton8tion866]

Brian, I really trust your reviews and appreciate you doing them. I have lost faith in a-stars, my opinion is they charge what they charge based on name. I have been slowly going to rst, from boots to gloves. Seems to me to be better quality and better pricing. I'm probably getting an RST suit from you here soon. Thanks, keep them coming.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

RST is very hard to beat IMO. We have been importing it for several years now and our customers love it as much as we do. - Van

[@DragonKnee42069]

my tractech evo 4s wore through the right side thumb fingertip within 2 seasons of street riding. Sad but im going to send them off to be repaired

[@sportbiketrackgear]

At $124 I would replace them before repairing them. I look at gloves like a wear item (like tires or brake pads) that need to be replaced as time and miles accumulate. You control the bike with constant input from your hands so they are always in contact with the controls. Add getting wet with sweat and drying out into the mix has an impact on their life as well. Over the years I have seen the same pair of gloves have completely life cycles for different riders as well all ride a little different. Some riders are harder on the gloves than others. I have a pair of the same gloves that are like 4 years old now and I still ride in them. - Van

[@jimbostewart1969]

What he said 👇🏼 Five gloves are probably the best on the market,the top spec are pricey but for a reason.Luv your vids and value your opinion over 99% of other people.Keep the great vids comin !!!👌🏼🏁

[@gregsmith9470]

Even though five r expensive they last way longer than Alpinestars by more than twice and I recon way more comfortable when new

[@jimbostewart1969]

@@gregsmith9470 They are actual Moto Gp gloves

[@sportbiketrackgear]

When Five was distributed here in the US we put some effort behind the brand because we liked them and found our customers did as well. The distributor closed up and we purchased the remaining race gloves then reached out to Five asking to buy direct so we could keep things moving. They did not respond to several emails sent which tells me they do not value their partners that help them get their gloves on peoples hands. End of the day there are a lot of good gloves out there and there is nothing about the Five race gloves that we did not find others to do as well or even better. Our job is to help our customers source quality products that deliver solid value that are backed by proper support from the brand. Five hits all the marks with the exception of the last one. - Van

[@VroomNPew]

Broke my pinky and ring in the rst. Bummed because they do seem really good for the price, and I have two pair. Going to try something really high end when im back to it.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry to hear you were injured, never any fun. The only real impact protection you will find with a pair of gloves will be across the knuckle and around the end of the ulna. Beyond that they are intended to manage abrasion in a fall. Odds are you would have broken the fingers in pretty much any brand. - Van

[@HKvsGlock]

I know they’re a smaller brand than these, but what’s your take on Bison Track Thor gloves?

[@driftingsm]

Hey Brian, which pair hast the longest fingers, and most knuckle room? My fingers are rather thin and long. Also when making a fist 👊 my knuckle is a bit pronounced, ie. I need a glove with a bit more room there. It’s a pain in the a$$ on heavy downhill braking like T10 @ Phillip Island. Thanks mate.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I feel like the Racer High Speed Gloves would be a good fit for you. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/racer-high-speed-gloves/

[@driftingsm]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks mate

[@Bluegrasscycles]

First off GREAT VIDEO!!!!! I personally own the Alpinestars GP Pro R3 and the GP ProR4. For me the size chart is off on the R3 Gloves. I measure 8.5 around the part of the hand the size chart recommends which would put me in a medium. In the R3 I wear an X-Large, In the R4 I wear a Medium which is true to the size chart. That is just my personal experience. I actually sent back an X-Large R3 thinking it was mis-sized and after reordering It was the correct size. I hope that helps someone. I would also agree that the internal stitching on the R4 is a downgrade. I would also like to mention that I have ordered products from this company personally and I will 1,000,000% do business with them in the future. If they have what I need then they are my #1 choice. I ordered an M4 Slip on exhaust for my 2024 ZX10R and it fit better than my stock exhaust.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for your business and for sharing your sizing information. - Van

[@clipofthedayyup4907]

Ok now I have watched the video. Brian, how do you do it?! Great video. Now I have A☆'s SP-8. An ok glove but it stretched out to be larger than my hands and my wife said I should get a different pair of gloves cause she thought there must be something better for safety. 😅 she picked this glove apart for safety! My question is which glove will not go through the break in period to become a size larger than I need? Your probably going to say pick a glove in my video. Hands down a better glove for safety than my SP-8's.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You will love any of the gloves we feature in this video IMO. The Racer Hi-Per is amazing IMO. Max has sold several pairs to other riders racing in MotoAmerica and delivering them at the track. Everyone has come back telling him how much they loved them. - Van

[@leeblock3379]

You forgot to mention, all Racer gloves have Kangaroo palms. Great review as usual.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are correct, all of the Racer gloves in this video have a kangaroo palm. - Van

[@jamesbanksco]

Interested to hear your thoughts on the Alpinestars Supertech gloves?

[@MaxVan48]

Not all that, James! For the price, not a great glove. No palm sliders, very odd fit in the fingers... not a huge fan. -Max Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That is easy, they are not very good and I would not buy a pair. - Van

[@sackychin6267]

Any experience with furygan gloves? Their new pair, the styg 20 look pretty good for the price of ~200 euros.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That brand is not distributed here in the US. - Van

[@wrathofdiablo]

Brian have you tried out furygans styg20, if so what are your 2 cents about it. Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

That brand is not distributed here in the US and I have not seen them. I would not expect them to be any better than what we featured in this video. - Van

[@wrathofdiablo]

@@sportbiketrackgear They are kevlar based and mix of goat and kangaroo leather. i got them to match the furygan suit i ordered earlier.

[@SupaDadMoto]

I've been interested in the rst gloves but was questioning the quality at that price. Too good to be true but I trust your opinion so it looks like I'm getting some rst gloves

[@Ddzboy77]

@@SupaDadMoto I had the exact same concerns, but I have to agree with Van on this, the RST lineup is seems to truly be quality for the price. I got the gauntlet gloves about a year and a half ago and have had absolutely zero complaints and they have held up great. I just recently purchased the TracTech Evo 3 boots and the Evo 4 suit on the assumption that they would match the quality of the gloves and they absolutely did. When comparing them to similar priced brands like sedici the quality difference is immense, even just in material quality. The leather feels nice and thick and much denser, which makes for a stiffer ride in the beginning but once it breaks in I think RST is a very competitive brand to say A Stars at a fraction of the price.

[@SupaDadMoto]

@@Ddzboy77 thanks for the insight! Unfortunately STG is out of stock go figure right when I want to order I'll have to wait a bit longer but for sure swiping up a pair.

[@SupaDadMoto]

@@Ddzboy77 side note I've always noticed rst present in BSB racing and isle of man so they have to be quality and know what they are so ng to have so many racers trust them.

[@budmiller7436]

I have a couple of pairs of the RST gloves, they're top notch. The white ones discolored some but otherwise no complaints.

[@sjk8273]

Love mine. Excellent quality and fit.

[@michaelbarber6215]

When are more RST gloves coming in? Need a Large.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We have a bunch of black one on the way. Should be very soon as they are overdue now. - Van

[@michaelbarber6215]

Need em soon! I went ahead and tried the Hi-Pers and was not a fan. Had a couple hot spots and overall wasn’t a good fit for my hand.

[@ghumnz]

Just wondering why 4sr stingray Race Spec is not in the shootout ?Almost wanted to get 4sr Stingray Race spec from your website till I saw this video .

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We focused on brands that have proper support and distribution here in the US. 4sr does not have an active US distributor in the US at this time. - Van

[@ghumnz]

@@sportbiketrackgear I thought you guys sold their stuff?Thanks for your reply

[@jjohn56]

@@ghumnz I like the 4SR stuff to, I have a jacket I bought from STG but I have since moved to RST.

[@ghumnz]

@@jjohn56 how’s the 4sr jacket fitting and quality compared to Astar and Dainese?

[@jjohn56]

@@ghumnz quality seems to be on par in my opinion. Sizing, my 4SR jacket is a 40/50 and thats what I should wear but if I were to go Astar I would probably need a 42/52 and same with Dainese

[@4321Lando]

Who makes the absolute LARGEST glove you have? -- I don't care what the tag says (3XL, 4XL, etc) -- across the glove brands largest size - who's glove is actually the largest? I buy each brands largest size 3XL ... 4XL ... Size12 ... and find them to still be too small and it varies by brand. The only glove I've been able to find that fits is the older BMW Pro Race Size 12. And of course they stopped making those!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Most brands will not go beyond 3XL with many stopping at 2XL. If you have found a pair that fits you well I would stick with those and have a new pair as a back up. - Van

[@vonStalhein2]

Where’s Dainese Full Metal???

[@shvy100]

full metal 7 to be specific

[@vonStalhein2]

@@shvy100 yeah i meant that one. I’m surprised it’s not there coz that’s supposed to be one of the absolute best in terms of protection

[@sportbiketrackgear]

There only thing they do that the ones we showcased is cost twice as much. My goal here was to help get riders into the right pair of gloves that deliver value. They are not worth the price IMO. - Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The only thing they do different than the ones that I gave to top pick to is cost twice as much. If I believed they were better you can guarantee my Son Max would be racing in them. - Van

[@hayden6327]

I have the Alpinestars GP pro R3 gloves and with the RST suit the gauntlet is not long enough. Kinda disappointing.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The gauntlet on the Alpinestars glove is not super long and can be an issue for some riders with long arms. The Racer gloves all have a longer gauntlet, the one on the RST works well too. - Van

[@wiwwee1]

I have 14 different riding gloves currently. Multiple different brands. Alpinestars makes nice gloves but their velcro sucks and wears out fast for some reason. Five gloves have 3 different models in my personal top 5 gloves I like to wear. You used to sell Five Gloves. Not anymore. Why is that ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

When Five was distributed here in the US we put some effort behind the brand because we liked them and found our customers did as well. The distributor closed up and we purchased the remaining race gloves then reached out to Five asking to buy direct so we could keep things moving. They did not respond to several emails sent which tells me they do not value their partners that help them get their gloves on peoples hands. End of the day there are a lot of good gloves out there and there is nothing about the Five race gloves that we did not find others to do as well or even better. Our job is to help our customers source quality products that deliver solid value that are backed by proper support from the brand. Five hits all the marks with the exception of the last one. - Van

[@Johnnyreengo]

Astars all day

[@dominikt5486]

What happened to the FIVE RFX gloves? You don't stock them any more. They seemed SOO GOOD

[@massivemikeh]

No US supplier anymore.

[@ghumnz]

@@massivemikeh there are quite a few actually if you do a dealer search .I just noticed that.Bellisimoto is one of them

[@sportbiketrackgear]

When they were being distributed here in the US we sold them and had success with them. The distributor that was importing 5 went out of business so we reached out to see if we could buy direct like we are with other brands. After several attempts and no response we gave up. They are coming back now and I will not sell them because of that. End of the day the 5 are at best as good as the gloves we feature in this video. With the brands shown in this video there is basically zero chance of supply issues which can also leave customers with warranty claims with no where to go. - Van

[@Hondmad]

Rst gloves have no wrist protection

[@sportbiketrackgear]

They have the padded TPR section on the gauntlet to cover the end of the ulna that offers plenty of protection. If you were to add any real serious wrist protection to a motorcycle glove it becomes too restrictive to ride with and creates a whole new set of problem. You have to balance having enough dexterity with protection. I have been doing this a long time and would never ride in nor let my Son Max race in a pair of gloves I felt came up short. - Van

[@RTK171]

Doesn't your son own Racer gloves now? and sorry nothing comes near to the Five RXT race gloves

[@MaxVan48]

I have used the Five RFX3 EVO Gloves, not too shabby my friend! -Max Van

[@smithshotracing]

thoughts on the Rev'it Jerez 3 gloves?

[@massivemikeh]

Awesome gloves! Snug fit, one size up. Snug fit for fingers and knuckles. Very high quality build. I have Held, Dainese, Macna, Five and Revit. All top range gloves and Jerez 3 is probably at the top.

[@smithshotracing]

@@massivemikeh appreciate the info..

[@sportbiketrackgear]

In my opinion they are not as good as the gloves featured in this video. If I thought they were I would have included them. - Van

[@joeykim3938]

No top line gloves? If it don’t cost over $450 I don’t want it. 😂

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If I were going to spend $450 on gloves it would either be 2 pair of Racer Hi Per or 4 pair of RST TracTech. The only thing a $450 pair will do for you these won't is cost a whole lot more. - Van

[@SpeedyVon96]

Wish i had 1 of those protective gears….

[@shvy100]

work your way for it... I bought a decent helmet just for learning, then got a shoei x spr, then a few pairs of gloves at a time, then a good leather jacket and then a textile jacket, all protective i also bought a riding shoe which i can work with since i don'twant to have two pairs all the time i ride everyday to work, then when you need for any occasion you can ride it

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Keep working and you will get yourself there! - Van

[@SpeedyVon96]

⁠@@sportbiketrackgearthanks for the motivation sir. Shout out from PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 🫡