Toward the end of the season, Lechia Gdańsk is fighting to keep its place in the Ekstraklasa. The team sits 15th, so the value of every upcoming match keeps rising. In this situation, the goalkeeper’s work in training becomes even more important. Bohdan Sarnavskyi works extensively with the goalkeeping coach, sharpening his handling, work on crosses and shot-stopping.
For these sessions this season, Sarnavskyi has chosen the Brave GK Air Aqua goalkeeper gloves. The model’s main feature is its aqua latex palm. Even if rain starts during training, this latex helps maintain confident contact with the ball. It is a valuable quality for a goalkeeper working on an open pitch.
Brave GK Air Aqua gloves offer more than just strong grip. They fit securely on the hand, do not restrict the fingers and stay well ventilated during long training sessions. This makes it easier for the goalkeeper to maintain comfort and control throughout the entire session.
Next, we break down the materials and design solutions that help Brave GK Air Aqua goalkeeper gloves support a goalkeeper in training.
The main feature of Brave GK Air Aqua is a palm made from 4 mm aqua latex with a 4 mm foam backing. The latex on the palm plays a major role in grip on the ball. It affects how confidently the goalkeeper can catch the ball and absorb its speed.
Goalkeeper gloves with aqua latex maintain working grip when the weather makes handling the ball more difficult. This is especially important in the rain, in high humidity and in cooler conditions, when the ball becomes more slippery.
For training, grip on the ball matters twice as much. In a match, a goalkeeper may face only a few truly difficult handling moments, while training brings many more repetitions. If the palm does not hold the ball well, it quickly starts to interfere with the work. Aqua latex helps handle a wet ball more confidently and control it better at the moment of contact.
Both the cut and the internal stabilisation system affect how the hand is secured inside the glove. Brave GK Air Aqua uses a classic Rollfinger cut and the Fix Fit system with internal silicone stabilisation.
Rollfinger is a cut where the latex wraps more closely around the fingers. This gives the glove a more compact fit and makes contact with the ball feel more complete. Fix Fit works differently: silicone elements inside the palm help the hand move less inside the glove when the goalkeeper makes sharp movements during training.
In training, a goalkeeper repeats the same hand movements many times. If the construction restricts the fingers or prevents the hand from moving naturally, it starts to become noticeable fairly quickly.
Brave GK Air Aqua has no rigid finger protection. This means the glove construction does not limit the natural movement of the hand. The fingers bend more freely, and the glove itself does not add unnecessary resistance.
Ball control depends on more than just the latex on the palm. The shape of the glove also matters — how it fits the hand and the position it holds at the moment of handling. In Brave GK Air Aqua, the anatomical shape helps the glove follow the contours of the hand more closely. As a result, the fit is more precise and the hand feels more natural inside the glove.
This also affects contact with the ball. When the glove fits the hand well and does not create pressure in unnecessary areas, it is easier for the goalkeeper to catch and control the ball.
Brave GK Air Aqua features breathable light blue mesh inserts on the backhand. This mesh affects hand comfort throughout the entire training session. It helps air pass more easily through the upper part of the glove and reduces heat build-up inside.
During a short session, this may barely be noticeable, but in a long training session the difference becomes clear. The goalkeeper moves a lot and constantly works with the hands. If the hand overheats faster, it starts to affect comfort. The mesh on the backhand helps reduce this effect. The glove ventilates better and stays comfortable for longer during work.
In the photos in this article, Bohdan Sarnavskyi trains in Brave GK Air Aqua with a personalised design. You can order the same option for your own pair.
The wrist strap can be personalised with a first name, surname, number, nickname, short phrase, personal logo or club logo in colour. Text in 1-2 lines costs UAH 300. Text plus a ready-made logo costs UAH 400. If a logo needs to be created from scratch, the price is discussed separately.
To order personalisation, choose the model and size in the online store, click the Add Print button and select the option you need. Enter the text in the field when placing your order, and send the logo to the manager via chat or messenger. After the layout is approved, printing and shipping begin.
