POC Resistance Pro DH Gloves

The term “Fits like a glove” wasn’t derived out of thin air. It’s something that, when done right means perfection (figuratively yes, but also realistically.) In regards to mountain biking, there isn’t a better piece of protection that fits this term with more exactness than riding glove. There’s a ton to choose from, some with close out prices and some scratching the $100 price point. What makes a $50+ glove so much better than a basic one? I got my hands on the new POC Resistance Pro DH gloves in hope to find out just that. With several months of riding time with them, here are my impressions:

Detailed Specs:

Downhill MTB glove with impact absorbing VPD system pads

Durable ceramic fabric strategically placed on fingers and knuckles

Specific EVA padding on knuckles of the ring and little finger

Ventilated palm with silicon pads for comfort and breathability

Silicon print on brake fingers

Touch screen compatible thumbs

Terrycloth nosewipe on thumbs

Velcro closure at wrist

SIZES XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Retail: $70

Out of The Box:

Pulling the Resistance Pro DH gloves out of their packaging, they looked great. Superior material with excellent stitching. The attention to detail was truly there in every aspect of the glove.

Slipping my hand into the glove itself, I found myself saying within my head, “Wow, it fits like a glove.” I’m sure a few of you are thinking, …yeah, because it IS a glove. But there’s more to it. The glove fit perfectly to my hand. No tight areas, no unfilled fingertips. The Resistance Pro DH gloves were spot on.

The patterns of the Resistance Pro DH gloves were also carefully thought out. The outside of the glove offers more durable material towards the outside of the glove while offering better breathability around the braking finger. Flipping it over and you’ll find breathing pores throughout the palm of the hand yet padded and reinforced about the bottom and thumb area to help save your hands from blistering from a full day’s ride.

On The Trail:

Getting these out in action, I was impressed with how free my hands felt. Unlike highly padded and protected glove, the amount of flexibility the Resistance Pro DH gloves offered was pretty unreal. You can thank this range of motion to the VPD pads inserted over the outer knocks, not only over the carpels but over the fingers as well.

This type of material allows for free movement through normal riding but the second it has a hard impact, hardens up quicker than a bunch of adolescent boys walking across a cheerleader summer camp.

Aside from the VPD pads, these gloves come with silicon finger grips to better brake traction, EVA padding on the palms, and even touch screen and terrycloth material (for nose and goggle cleaning) that make the Resistance Pro DH gloves the ultimate glove to have.

Bottom Line:

Although the POC Resistance Pro DH glove is towards the top as one of the most expensive gloves POC (as well as any brand) offers, you certainly get what you pay for. They offer excellent flexibility but are a real knuckle saver when the going get rough and you find yourself digging face first into hero dirt. They have held up well and offer a perfect fit for my hands. If you are looking for the ultimate glove and can justify spending top dollar, the POC Resistance Pro DH glove is the perfect glove for you.