Claudio Bravo had little work in the National Team’s friendly against Paraguay. To make matters worse, the historic captain of La Roja left the playing field injured, generating uncertainty in the coaching staff and the fans that was cleared as the minutes passed, although, strictly speaking, it has not yet been completely dissipated. The goalkeeper ended up with physical problems, although he later clarified that these were minor discomforts, which would not put his participation in the Copa América at risk. There is no official version on this yet.
The few interventions he had during the game gave the now former Betis goalkeeper few options to test the most important element of his clothing and which, in his case, had additional value: his new gloves.
Bravo used the Uno Supreme Defense RF glovewhich replaced the Adidas brand equipment, which he used at least until the end of the contractual relationship that united him with Betis, which now recruited Brayan Cortés, another of the goalkeepers considered by Gareca in the National Team.
To find the particularity, we must look at the name of the implement that Bravo used before the Guaraníes.. One, apart from the obvious allusion to the more traditional numbering of a goalkeeper, It is the same name as the goalkeeper’s main undertaking: the sports complex he maintains in Buin where, in addition to leasing fields, he ventures into sports clinics in which he participates to the extent that his sporting commitments allow..
Uno Supreme Defense RF is a glove from the highest range offered by the firm, which offers models designed by the former Barcelona goalkeeper.. That is, a protector designed for the use of professional goalkeepers. The technical description of the implement maintains that the palm It is made of 4mm Super Soft latex of German origin, mounted on a rollfinger cut, flat on the middle fingers and wrapped on the thumb, index and little fingers..
In the case of the back, the characteristics are also well defined: Breathable mesh body, latex plates with independent thumb and little finger. High frequency engravings on back and fingers.
The last point is the wristband. “Classic with elastic fabric and natural latex closure strap on two anchor points”, summarizes the technical sheet published by the store. The glove is worth $55,000, according to the same publication.
The manufacturing of gloves is a market that is fully opening up for goalkeepers who work in national football and for those who have recently left the activity. On that level, for example, Luis Marín, Jorge Deschamps and Álvaro Salazar have been, at least recently, some of those who have put some models on the market in which they seek to test the knowledge they have acquired during their respective careers. and, therefore, offer a guaranteed product.
Price ranges depend on the quality of the materials involved in manufacturing and the suppliers chosen for this purpose. That is, naturally, the best kept secret of each company, although the generality is that the Chinese market has become a profitable option for those looking to produce a glove of acceptable quality at a convenient price.
On a more select level are those whose reference is Europe, mainly Germany, where the most traditional brands are produced and, therefore, which use the highest standards.. This decision translates into a slightly higher value, but also into a guarantee of superior performance, due to the quality of the materials used, especially latex, which plays a fundamental role. Adhesion is the factor that is most privileged in this case.
