Highly abrasion resistant Kangaroo leather outer, colour fast and sweat proof
Unlined
Step seam construction to avoid pressure points and improve the 'feel' of the road
Pre-formed crumple free palm
Tunnel strap for a more comfortable wrist adjustment
Visor wiper
Carbon/GRP shells to protect side of hands and knuckles
Knuckle shell with KEVLAR (branded fibre) ceramic polymer matrix coating
Highly abrasion resistant Sting Ray leather panels backed with shock absorbing gel pads
SUPROTECT special shock absorbing foam back and thumb
Back, thumb, little and ring finger fully protected with KEVLAR
Best Summer Gloves for Feel: Voted Best! 90 out of 100!
MCN runs a weekly feature asking readers to vote on the best products they know of from personal experience. The ratings in this test were all provided by the 12,000-plus readers who have filled out MCN's Biking Britain survey at www.motorcyclenews.com/bikingbritain.
Comfort: 94/100
Fit: 92/100
Looks: 94/100
Quality: 96/100
Overall: 90/100
Summary: Made from kangaroo with the seams positioned so your fingers don't press on them. The gloves have carbon/Kevlar and plastic protectors.
Motorrad edition 9/2009 tested 13 motorcycle racing gloves. The HELD Phantom achieved the verdict "VERY GOOD" and was awarded the coveted "Motorrad Kauftipp" Best Buy recommendation.
The following characteristics made the HELD Phantom a great performer and considered EXCELLENT VALUE:
"Very good fit"
"Very good road feel"
"Anatomically shaped"
"Excellent impact protection"
"Effective use of Kevlar"
"Highly effective cuff closure"
"Excellent production quality"
"Visor wiper integrated in left glove"
"No negative points to note"
Of the 13 gloves only 2 were recommended, both of which were manufactured and designed by HELD.
MCN surveyed its readers about the BEST sports & racing gloves over £100. The HELD Phantom achieved joint 2nd place together with the Dainese Full Metal Racer gloves.
The following ratings were given to the HELD Phantom by the MCN readers::
"Comfort 94% (The highest mark awarded)"
"Fit 92% (Highest mark 96%)"
"Looks 94% (Highest mark 96%)"
"Quality 96% (The highest mark awarded)"
"Overall 90% (Highest mark 94%)"
Motorrad’s Annual Survey of the BEST brands according to their readers!
HELD Motorcycle Gloves were rated BEST in the market, ahead of Dainese, Alpinestars, Hein Gericke, amongst others.