Harbinger 143 Men’s Pro FlexClosure Wash & Dry Gloves Review
Harbinger 143 Men’s Pro FlexClosure Wash & Dry Gloves
- Features an adjustable writ closure for a snug but comfortable fit
- Stretch “Ventilator Mesh” allows hand and fingers to bend naturally while keeping them cool
- Abrasion resistant leather on the palm maximizes glove wear
- Short finger length reduces unwanted bulk
- Wrap-around thumb protection cushions and covers the inside of the thumb with a second layer of leather to protect against abrasion.
Men’s Pro Natural Wash & Dry Gloves Leather is 100% Machine washable and dryableSpecially designed for men, this pair of Harbinger Pro gloves is ideal for all-purpose training and frequent weightlifting. The gloves are distinguished by their stretch “ventilator mesh” construction, which lets the hand and fingers bend naturally while staying cool, along with the abrasion-resistant leather on the palm, which maximizes glove wear. The gloves stay secure and snug, meanwhile, thanks to the adjustable wrist closures. And lifters will love the short finger length, which reduces unwanted bulk. Perhaps the best feature, however, is the easy-to-clean fabric, which is 100-percent machine washable and dryable. Also outfitted with wrap-around thumb cushions, the gloves are available in natural and black colors.
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List Price: $ 14.99
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Review by Kevin Hung for Harbinger 143 Men’s Pro FlexClosure Wash & Dry Gloves
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I’ve gone through several gloves over the years(whether from wear and tear or just losing them) and I’ve got to highlight these as quality gloves.
Weightlifting gloves don’t always cover up to the middle of the fingers, so calluses form in the middle even if the bottom of the fingers don’t. These glove-fingers cover up just past this section of the finger when the hand is flexed.
Also, the light breathable back limits the heat buildup from heavier gloves. Wrist wraps have never actually protected my wrists, if you can’t keep your wrists straight, a wrist wrap sure as hell won’t be enough to hold it for you. The marginal benefit does not justify the presence of wrist wraps and they’re thankfully absent from this glove.
The leather here is soft,flexible, and PROPERLY PLACED. Avoid the other Harbinger lifting glove models at all costs, the padding seam in the thumbsection is driven straight into the bone, whereas this pad’s seam runs smooth. Another nice feature is that unlike my other gloves, the material doesn’t shrink in the wash, so it can be tossed into the laundry instead of having to be handwashed like most gloves. (And you need to wash lifting gloves since gyms are horrendously bacteria-ridden, in addition to the odor).
Review by J. Daily for Harbinger 143 Men’s Pro FlexClosure Wash & Dry Gloves
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I recently started casually lifting at the gym. After getting into heavier weights, I found that my limits were more based on what pain my hands could take from holding the metal weights and bars, instead of what my muscles could lift. So I bought these gloves and couldn’t be happier. Now I can focus on lifting the weight rather than worrying about my hands getting torn up.
I’m new to weight lifting, but even for light to moderate weights these gloves make a big difference.
I’m sure other gloves would do the trick too, but these had a great price and look. They run small, so order a size up if you’re uncertain.
Review by Cameron Scholtz for Harbinger 143 Men’s Pro FlexClosure Wash & Dry Gloves
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I am satisified with these gloves. However, I had to cut the area between the ring finger and index finger because it was sewn too closely. When my hand was in the glove that area bit into my hand. I am uploading a photo so can see what I am talking about because I may not be explaining myself very well
Other than that I like the gloves. They smelled of heavy chemicals when I got them. Just FYI, you might want to wash them with your unimportant laundry to get the toxic smell out. I did not wash mine. And these gloves do not turn my hands black. That’s nice.
Had I first tried them on at Sports Authority I may not have bought them. But after making the small cuts in the gloves they perform fine.
Review by Arthur Bradley for Harbinger 143 Men’s Pro FlexClosure Wash & Dry Gloves
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Boy have I had a hard time finding a pair of weight lifting gloves! My previous ones were simple leather Saranac gloves, not much padding but they lasted for several years. The leather eventually rotted out forming huge holes. But I can definitely say that the Saranac gloves were awesome.
Now onto the replacement. I tried four different types of gloves.
Harbinger 143
Harbinger 1260
Harbinger 1215 Big Grip II
GoFit Diamond-Trac
The Harbinger 143 gloves were OK. They didn’t have too much padding, but fit very snug and were difficult to get off. Also, the fingers were short.
The Harbinger 1260 and 1215 were both unusable due to having too much padding in the palm and knuckle area. The padding is comfortable for pressing exercises (e.g. bench press), but makes it all but impossible to do pulling exercises (e.g. pull ups, curls, deadlifts, rows, etc.). You can try them yourselves, but save some money and take my word for it.
The GoFit Diamond-Trac gloves are the best of the bunch for my needs. They have a little padding in the palm, but not enough to interfere with your grip. They are lightweight, so I’m not sure how long they’ll last, but I’ll reserve judgment on that. They do make my hands sweat, because the neoprene on the back doesn’t seem to breathe well. They run a little larger in size than the other gloves. Also, I like that they have a finger tab to help you pull off the gloves.
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Review by J. Battan for Harbinger 143 Men’s Pro FlexClosure Wash & Dry Gloves
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I’ve used Harbinger gloves in the past, and recently got these. But I had to return them because the stitching at the wrist near the label pulled away after two wearings, and it seems like other parts of the stitching will do the same soon. They were also very small; I got an XL based on my prior pair being XL, but these felt like M or L.