The Palmsaver is a hockey glove palm repair kit designed to repair worn, torn, or damaged glove palms. The kit uses lightweight synthetic repair material with an adhesive backing, allowing hockey players to extend the life of their gloves without replacing the entire pair or having them professionally re-palmed.
The Palmsaver is designed primarily for hockey gloves with damaged palms. It can be used by players participating in ice hockey, roller hockey, street hockey, and ball hockey. The repair material can also be used on goalie blockers.
The Palmsaver adheres directly to the remaining material of the original hockey glove palm. Each kit contains pre-cut sections for the palm, thumb, fingers, and an oversized finger section that can be used for certain seam or gusset repairs.
Approximately 50% or more of the original palm should remain for The Palmsaver to work properly. Because the repair material adheres to the existing palm, there needs to be enough original material available to create a secure bond.
The Palmsaver is sold in separate right-hand and left-hand models. If both gloves need to be repaired, you should purchase a kit for each hand. A set containing one left-hand and one right-hand kit is also available.
Yes. Although The Palmsaver is formulated to fit senior-size hockey gloves, the repair material can also be used on smaller gloves. The material can be carefully trimmed with sharp scissors as needed to create the proper fit.
The Palmsaver can typically be installed in approximately 15 minutes or less per glove by someone with ordinary skill. Before beginning, the hockey gloves should be completely dry and any loose material on the damaged palm should be removed.
Installation does not require specialized hockey equipment repair tools. Sharp scissors may be needed to trim the repair sections to fit the damaged areas of your glove. Following the installation instructions carefully is important because the adhesive is very strong and installed pieces can be difficult to reposition.
The Palmsaver uses strong but lightweight synthetic material designed to be thin enough that it does not significantly interfere with the player’s feel on the hockey stick while providing a durable repair to damaged palm areas.
If a repaired area eventually needs replacement, the existing Palmsaver material can be removed and replaced. The installation instructions recommend heating the Palmsaver with a hair dryer on high heat for two minutes or more before carefully peeling it off and installing a replacement.
The Palmsaver is currently available in black. The installation photos on the website may show a light-colored material to make the installation process easier to see, but the product itself is sold in black.
Yes. Although The Palmsaver was created for hockey gloves, the repair material can also be used to repair and protect the palms of soccer goalie gloves. Two kits are recommended when repairing both gloves.
Customers in the USA can purchase left-hand kits, right-hand kits, or a set containing one of each through the Purchase a Kit page. Online purchases are processed through PayPal, and major credit cards are accepted. Customers can also review the website for information about paying by money order or personal check.
Yes. The Palmsaver currently advertises free shipping on orders within the USA. Orders are delivered through regular mail, so tracking may not be provided.
If you have questions about choosing, ordering, or installing The Palmsaver, you can contact the company for assistance. Visit the Contact Us page, email the appropriate support address listed on the website, or call 716-390-6989 for additional information.
If the rest of your hockey gloves are still in usable condition, repairing worn palms can help extend their useful life. The Palmsaver was developed as a lower-cost alternative to replacing otherwise functional gloves or using traditional professional re-palming services.