CCM Tacks AS-V Pro Senior Hockey Gloves

CCM has been hard at work updating their popular Tacks line of gear for 2022. During the design phase, CCM made sure to include many of their top tech from other areas, including D3O foam, NestTech, a FlexMotion cuff, and a Pro FlexThumb. Tacks is the tough line of protectives for CCM, and CCM made many construction upgrades to greatly enhance that durability while adding some extra mobility.

External Material
The Anatomical Shield Design is a major asset that the AS-V Pro gloves bring to the table. The glove overall is modeled to form around your hand with some additional space for greater comfort and mobility. Externally, CCM integrated a ton of different materials in strategic areas to enhance coverage, flexibility, durability, and comfort. CCM opted for tough nylon, breathable synthetic leather, and Nash material as the main materials used over the outside of the glove.

Finger Design & Protection
The Tacks AS-V Pro gloves are equipped with premium high-density foam and PE inserts inside the fingers. The fingertips are reinforced with smooth, durable Nash material for extra protection. The fingers have been built to be comfortable and flexible right out of the box, permitting you to perform at your best as soon as you step on the ice with them. To enhance those characteristsics, both the middle and index fingers use a three-piece design.

Backhand Protection
What separates the AS-V from the rest of the glove line is the use of NestTech below the backplate and cuff. NestTech functions like a standard ventilation padding that most gloves have in their construction, with some additional flex and cushioning. Aside from the HD foam and PE inserts on the backhand, the AS-V Pro gloves also include an extra backplate with D3O foam to give the gloves increased protection.

Thumb Design
The Pro FlexThumb on the AS-V Pro is built for, as the name implies, superior flexibility. The two-piece design wraps around your thumb with some wiggle room, allowing you to comfortably and firmly grip your stick.

Cuff Design
The cuff is sectioned into multiple parts: a FlexMotion Segmented open cuff on the outside and a Sublimated Liner inside cuff on the inside portion. The FlexMotion cuff is a five-piece, open anatomical cuff that has been shortened for greater range of motion while stickhandling, without sacrificing protection. The Sublimated Liner inside cuff functions as part of the liner and has a soft cushioning texture. Its antimicrobial properties will keep you feeling dry and fresh all game long.

Palm Material & Gussets
CCM included many features in their AS-V Pro palm. The palm is not only made of AX Suede synthetic leather material, but it has also been reinforced with a Dura-Palm Pro material, keeping it from early wear and tear. The palm is tacky, which helps keep it attached to your stick while you play, with less effort required from you.

Liner
CCM included Polygiene Odor Crunch-treated liners and comfort foams to keep your hands comfortable and feeling fresh for longer. Polygiene has been used in a lot of high-end protective gear and has incredible antibacterial properties. CCM included Odor Crunch to enhance the effects of the liner.

Sizes & Colors
To change up the style a bit for 2022, CCM opted for a darker gold in their Tacks line rather than the classic yellow. The AS-V Pro comes in sizes 13”, 14”, and 15” in Senior, and the following colourways: Black/Gold, Black/Red/White, Black/White, Navy/Red/White, and Navy/White.