Most protective wrist guard


RAC wrist guard

  • Price: $39.95
  • Good points
    The most protective wrist guard and the best for beginners. Support splints on top and bottom of wrist. Fan-shaped support on palm to spread the impact. Left- and right-hand guards identified. Durable splints with good length of support. Worn over gloves (this protects the gloves and helps keep them dry).
  • But
    Bulky and unattractive. Not commonly sold in shops.

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Dakine wrist guard

  • Price: $43.00
  • Good points
    Fan-shaped support on palm to spread the impact. Left- and right-hand guards identified. Range of sizes available. Good fit. Compact (so would fit easily under most gloves).
  • But
    No support splint on top (back) of hand. Palm splint fairly rigid and so may split with wear. Neoprene fabric may become sweaty.

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