What innovations does Maverik’s 2019 Rome line offer for lacrosse players. How do the new Rome gloves and arm protection enhance performance and safety. Why are professional players praising Maverik’s latest protective equipment.
Maverik Rome Gloves: Cutting-Edge Design Meets Unparalleled Comfort
The 2019 Maverik Rome gloves represent a significant leap forward in lacrosse hand protection. These gloves seamlessly blend elite-level protection with remarkable comfort, setting a new standard for performance on the field.
What makes the Rome gloves stand out from their predecessors? Here are some key features:
- Snug, low-profile fit that allows for excellent dexterity
- High-quality materials that mold to the hand quickly
- Enhanced venting on the back of the hand for improved breathability
- Innovative magnetic cuff connection to prevent snagging
- Removable inner cuff roll for customizable comfort
The attention to detail in these gloves is evident from the moment you put them on. The soft, perfect palms provide an instant broken-in feel, allowing players to focus on their game rather than breaking in new equipment.
Magnetic Cuff: A Game-Changing Innovation
One of the most notable improvements in the 2019 Rome gloves is the magnetic cuff connection. This ingenious feature eliminates the frustration of Velcro snagging on jerseys or shorts, a common issue with traditional glove designs. The magnetic closure not only prevents unwanted snags but also makes it easier to take the gloves on and off, streamlining the process of gear adjustments during practice or games.
Rome Arm Protection: Three Tiers of Elite Safeguarding
Maverik’s 2019 Rome line offers three distinct options for arm protection, catering to different player preferences and positions:
- Rome Arm Guard (full-length protection)
- Rome Arm Pad (mid-sized protection)
- Rome Elbow Pad (minimalist protection)
While each piece serves a specific purpose, they all share the common goal of providing ultimate protection without sacrificing comfort or mobility.
Rome Arm Guard: The Crown Jewel of Lacrosse Protection
The Rome Arm Guard stands out as the flagship product in Maverik’s arm protection lineup. This piece of equipment showcases an impressive array of protective materials and innovative design features.
What makes the Rome Arm Guard so exceptional?
- Lightweight and low-profile design
- Superior protection against even heavy slashes
- Seamless integration of multiple protective materials
- Excellent flexibility for unrestricted movement
The Rome Arm Guard’s ability to offer such comprehensive protection while maintaining a streamlined, flexible form is a testament to Maverik’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of lacrosse equipment design.
E-Form Technology: Revolutionizing Impact Protection
At the heart of Maverik’s 2019 Rome protective line lies E-Form, a groundbreaking impact attenuation system that represents years of research and development. This innovative technology addresses a longstanding challenge in lacrosse equipment design: how to provide rigid protection without limiting a player’s range of motion.
How does E-Form technology work? The system utilizes two key principles:
- Energy displacement: E-Form panels absorb impacts and distribute force across the entire protective surface.
- Heat-responsive contouring: The material responds to body heat, conforming to the player’s arm for a custom fit.
This combination of impact dispersion and adaptive fit allows for a level of protection previously unattainable without sacrificing mobility. The result is arm protection that moves naturally with the player while still providing elite-level safeguarding against impacts and slashes.
The Development Process: From Concept to Field-Ready Equipment
Creating innovative lacrosse equipment like the Rome line is no small feat. Geoff Legg, Senior Brand Manager at Maverik, offers insight into the extensive process behind bringing new protective technologies to market.
How long does it take to develop a new technology like E-Form? According to Legg, the journey from initial concept to field-ready product can span several years. In the case of E-Form, the development process took three years before its debut in the 2019 Rome protective line.
This lengthy timeline underscores the commitment to quality and innovation that drives Maverik’s product development. The company’s team of engineers works tirelessly to source and develop new materials and technologies that can elevate the performance and safety of lacrosse equipment.
Setting Clear Goals for Innovation
The development of E-Form began with a specific objective: to create a protective technology that would not hinder player movement. This goal guided the entire research and development process, leading to the unique properties that define E-Form technology today.
By focusing on this clear objective, Maverik’s team was able to overcome the limitations of traditional hard-sided arm protection, which often restricted natural arm motion. The result is a protective system that offers the best of both worlds – rigid impact dispersion and full range of motion.
Professional Player Feedback: The Ultimate Seal of Approval
When it comes to evaluating the effectiveness of new lacrosse equipment, the opinions of professional players carry significant weight. How have pros responded to Maverik’s 2019 Rome line?
According to Geoff Legg, the initial feedback from professional players has been overwhelmingly positive. Many pros described their experience with the new Rome arm protection as “true love at first try on,” immediately recognizing the improvements made to the line.
What aspects of the Rome protective gear are pros particularly impressed by?
- Enhanced protection without sacrificing mobility
- Comfortable, adaptive fit that responds to body heat
- Lightweight design that doesn’t hinder performance
- Effective impact dispersion for increased safety
For professional lacrosse players, the stakes are high when it comes to protective equipment. Inadequate protection can lead to serious consequences, which is why the positive reception of the Rome line among pros is particularly noteworthy.
The Impact of Innovation on Player Performance
The advancements found in Maverik’s 2019 Rome line have the potential to significantly impact player performance across all levels of the sport. By combining elite protection with enhanced comfort and mobility, these products allow players to focus on their game without being hindered or distracted by their equipment.
How might the innovations in the Rome line benefit players on the field?
- Increased confidence in physical play due to superior protection
- Improved stick skills and ball control with the gloves’ enhanced dexterity
- Greater endurance and reduced fatigue from lighter, more breathable equipment
- Faster, more fluid movements thanks to unrestricted range of motion
These benefits can translate to improved overall performance, potentially giving players an edge in competitive situations. As lacrosse continues to evolve as a sport, equipment innovations like those found in the Rome line play a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of what players can achieve on the field.
The Future of Lacrosse Protection: Building on Rome’s Foundation
Maverik’s 2019 Rome line represents a significant step forward in lacrosse protective equipment, but it’s likely just the beginning of a new era of innovation in the sport. As technologies like E-Form continue to evolve and new materials are developed, what might the future hold for lacrosse protection?
Some potential areas for future advancements could include:
- Even lighter materials that maintain or improve upon current protection levels
- Smart fabrics that can actively respond to impacts and environmental conditions
- Customizable protection systems that can be tailored to individual player needs
- Integration of performance tracking sensors into protective gear
As lacrosse equipment manufacturers like Maverik continue to invest in research and development, players at all levels of the sport stand to benefit from ongoing improvements in protection, comfort, and performance.
Collaboration with Players and Coaches
The development of future lacrosse protective equipment will likely involve even closer collaboration between manufacturers, players, and coaches. By gathering feedback from those on the front lines of the sport, companies can identify areas for improvement and tailor their innovations to meet the evolving needs of the lacrosse community.
This collaborative approach, combined with advancements in materials science and engineering, has the potential to drive significant progress in lacrosse equipment design in the coming years.
Choosing the Right Protection: Maximizing the Benefits of the Rome Line
With the range of options available in Maverik’s 2019 Rome line, players have the opportunity to select protective gear that best suits their individual needs and playing style. How can players ensure they’re getting the most out of this innovative equipment?
Consider the following factors when choosing Rome protective gear:
- Position-specific requirements (e.g., more protection for defensive players)
- Personal comfort preferences
- Level of play and intensity of competition
- Climate and playing conditions
By carefully considering these factors and trying on different pieces from the Rome line, players can find the optimal balance of protection, comfort, and performance for their individual needs.
Proper Care and Maintenance
To maximize the lifespan and effectiveness of Rome protective equipment, proper care and maintenance are essential. This includes:
- Regular cleaning according to manufacturer instructions
- Proper storage to maintain shape and integrity
- Inspecting gear for signs of wear or damage
- Replacing equipment when it no longer provides adequate protection
By taking good care of their Rome gear, players can ensure that they continue to benefit from its innovative features throughout its lifespan.
The Bigger Picture: Innovation’s Role in Growing the Sport
The advancements seen in Maverik’s 2019 Rome line have implications that extend beyond individual player performance. How might these innovations impact the broader landscape of lacrosse?
Potential effects on the sport as a whole include:
- Increased player safety, potentially reducing injury rates
- Enhanced spectator experience due to faster, more dynamic play
- Lower barriers to entry for new players with more comfortable, user-friendly equipment
- Evolving tactics and strategies enabled by improved gear performance
As protective equipment continues to advance, it has the potential to contribute to the growth and evolution of lacrosse as a sport. By making the game safer and more accessible while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of performance, innovations like those found in the Rome line play a crucial role in shaping the future of lacrosse.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Players
The cutting-edge technology showcased in the Rome line can serve as an inspiration for young players entering the sport. By demonstrating the commitment to player safety and performance, advanced equipment like this can help attract new participants to lacrosse and foster a lifelong passion for the game.
As more players experience the benefits of innovative protective gear, it may also encourage greater interest in the science and engineering behind sports equipment, potentially inspiring future innovations in the field.
Maverik Rome Line – 2019 Gear Review
Maverik Lacrosse offers an elite level line of protection in their Rome products. While this line of padding has historically been really strong, Maverik has made some changes for their 2019 offering and the attention to detail, seamless mix of materials and padding, and mix of comfort and protection is truly impressive. Maverik is making some truly excellent lacrosse equipment these days and the Rome line is their most elite offering. After checking this stuff out for a couple weeks, I can certainly see why they are excited about what they have coming out this season!
Let’s start with the Rome Glove, and work our way up the arm!
2019 Rome Glove
The Rome fits snugly, and sits close to the hand with a low profile feel, but within moments of putting the glove on, I could also move my fingers, hand, and wrist quite freely. The high-quality materials and fit profile make this possible, and you can feel the difference right away in the soft perfect palms of the Rome glove.
After playing just a little wall ball the gloves felt like I’d been wearing them for years, which is something I always look for in a great pair of mittens. Add on to the above that the glove’s padding and protection itself is excellent, and top of the line, and you’ve got a truly premium glove.
Now none of the above is really all that new. The Rome glove has always offered a high level of quality, comfort, and protection. So what makes the 2019 version so special? It’s the little things like the venting on the back of the hand, which is extremely well done and updated. Or the magnetic cuff connection, which is a genius move, and removes the issue of snagging your glove Velcro on your jersey or shorts. It also makes it easier to take your gloves off or put them back on. I love the magnets! Or it’s the actual inner cuff roll itself, which can be completely removed and still added back on easily if you change your mind.
These gloves are REALLY well thought out, highly advanced in their design and functionality, and offer the very best in terms of materials and quality construction techniques.
2019 Rome Arm Protection
The Rome line offers three options for arm protection in the full-length Rome Arm Guard, the mid-sized Rome Arm Pad, and the smallest piece of protection, the Rome Elbow Pad. All three share traits as they aim to provide ultimate protection along with unmatched comfort, but the Arm Guard is really the prima donna of this group, and the sheer diversity of highly functional protective materials is what really draws me to this piece of equipment.
When I first put the Arm Guard on I was amazed by how light and low profile it was. The pad was so streamlined that I was actually worried about a lack of protection, but I went ahead and let one of my friends slash me in the arm while I was wearing it and… it was great! If it hadn’t been I probably wouldn’t be able to write this review. From top to bottom the Arm Guard is protective and flexible, and it’s an extremely impressive piece of equipment, so I wanted to ask the guys over at Maverik how they came up with a piece of equipment that had so much going on, but was also so highly functional.
I was able to speak with Geoff Legg, the Senior Brand Manager at Maverik, to learn more about their design process, and it started to dawn on me how a pad like the Rome Arm Guard, and a new padding technologies like E-Form, could come to life, but also just how long that process could take.
CW: How does Maverik find new materials, like E-Form, and then use these materials in a sports application, specifically for the benefit of the lacrosse athlete?
Geoff Legg: “We have a team of engineers who work incredibly hard to develop and source innovative technology. For example, we began developing our new impact attenuation system, E-Form three years ago, and it is just hitting the field as part of the Rome protective line this season. That process started with a goal: develop an innovative protective technology that did not inhibit movement. There are two key elements that distinguish E-form. The first is energy displacement. The E-form panels absorb impacts and distribute the force across the whole panel.
Hard-sided arms, while protective, restricted natural arm motion. Our breakthrough was engineering the E-form material to respond to body heat. Within a few minutes, you notice the pad has conformed to your arm. The Rome arms promote full range of motion while offering rigid impact dispersion. The initial feedback from our pros was, “true love at first try on” as they recognized the improvements to the Rome line right away. For our pros, protection is paramount. These pads have to work effectively; if they do not offer effective protection, there are real consequences.”
I’d tend to agree with the pros on this one too. All three of the Rome arm protection options are top of the line products, comfortable, and highly protective, but the best part about them is that they really feel natural and don’t get in the way of playing the game – that’s the way it should be.
2019 Rome Shoulder Pad
There is plenty of technology and flash in the Rome shoulder pad, and just like the gloves and arm pads it’s a top of the line product, but what separates the Rome from the shoulder pad pack is the fact that this piece of equipment offers more personalized padding options than anything I’ve seen before.
What do I mean by personalized padding? I mean that you can start with one of the most padded up shoulders in the game, and strip down parts to get exactly what you want out of shoulder pads, and that’s a really great option to have!
One pair of shoulder pads does ALL THIS!
The full Rome Shoulder Pad has removable panels on both the chest and back, which allow it to transform from a full shoulder pad into a more of a collarbone liner, like the old foam liner pads. You can also take off the bicep pads, the shoulder caps as well as adjust sizing, and it means that a single shoulder pad can serve a lot of different needs for any player, any season, or any reason.
In the past, I had often added on to small shoulder pads, or cut away pieces from really big ones, but with the Rome Shoulder Pad all of that is gone, as I can seamlessly add on or take away padding as needed. It all fits, it all works, and nothing is ruined by me cutting away at it with dull scissors. The Rome Shoulder Pad is a great idea, and I love the level of personalized padding it offers.
I was curious how long a product like this, or the Rome line in general, takes to develop, as it’s clear that a lot of thought had to go into designing something so complex and multi-faceted. Once again, I hit up Geoff Legg for some answers.
CW: What kind of a timeline goes into developing a new product or an update to a product? How many hours are spent each day in the Maverik shop on R&D?
GL: “We release products only when they have meet our high standards for quality and performance. Most projects are measured in years rather than months. We are fortunate to have a team of engineers and designers who focus all of their daily energy on developing innovative equipment. They work with elite level players and teams at various age groups to validate each product. We understand the rigors and demand a player has for their product from drawing from our experience, asking the next generation of players — the Maverik Rome line is truly “Powered by the Player.
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CW: How does this institutional knowledge and research inform future decisions and advances, like how to make pads fit better, or what technology is best to use?
GL: “Lacrosse experience is fundamental to our design approach. We draw on our collective experience to isolate the features and benefits that are meaningful to players. For example, the Rome line offers a precise anatomical fit. Rome pads were designed to enable natural movement and eliminate restriction. With protection at the forefront, the Rome line contains all of Maverik’s premium protective technologies — E-Form, Anaform and Poron XRD. The personalization function in the Rome line is really groundbreaking as we’ve been to compliment the successes of its predecessors. The Rome line adapts to compliment your style of play. The body heat activated E-Form custom molds to the contours of your arms. The Rome shoulder components are highly adjustable and offer multiple layers of protection.
The Rome Gloves will fully break in during the first practice thanks to a full AX Suede pro palm.”
2019 Rome Line – Final Thoughts
The Rome line of gloves, arm padding, and shoulders is truly elite level gear. It combines all of Maverik’s best technology and design elements and worked it all seamlessly into a single piece of equipment. It’s not tech for the sake of tech, it’s all there because it works. Functionality is the key here, and the fact that the products look cool is just an added bonus.
The 2019 Maverik Rome line is a truly fantastic next step in elite padding, and if you’re an elite level player looking to dominate the world of lacrosse I would highly recommend all of this gear for your future campaigns. Maverik has a winner in Rome.
Maverik Rome NXT Lacrosse Gloves Review
Brand:
Maverik
Position:
Attack, Defence, Faceoff, Midfield
Grade:
Men’s
Glove Size:
12″, 13″
Warranty:
30 days
Overall:
Comfort:
Protection:
Your hands are no doubt the best asset you can have in the game.
This is why you need to protect them with Maverik’s Rome NXT lacrosse gloves. They are designed to provide the ultimate combination of protection and flexibility that you need in a glove. These mean gauntlets are complete with exciting features to help you perform at your best in every game.
The Rome NXT gloves are packed with top line features. You can never go wrong with the Durastretch tapered gussets for maximum flexibility and XFOAM impact resistant foams for protection. The Thermoblast liner coating is for anti-moisture wicking and the Dilloflex slide over construction is for agility.
Comfort
You know with most gloves they can take some time to wear in. But in announcing the release of the Rome NXT gloves, that’s all changed. Maverik said they wanted a glove they knew would be so comfortable you could wear it straight out of the store and onto the field.
Many players have said that the Rome NXT glove almost has the feel and lightness of a golf glove while still being able to hold up against brutal checks.
But of course you’ll have to try them out for yourself to see if you agree.
The gloves have Maverik’s patented FLOWCOOL technology, which essentially opens up the back of the hand providing more airflow, keeping your hands cool.
Protection
Getting slashed on the fingers in the middle of a pass never feels good. That’s why the Rome glove has added forefinger slash protection and also Shark Gel all along the thumb pivot. The shark gel hardens on impact, protecting your hands where you need it most.
Using Xfoam technology, the Rome NXT gloves are light while also providing some of the best protection possible. The Xfoam technology is some of the lightest padding available while also maintaining the same amount of protection.
Grip
Keeping your hands aerated and dry is important for maximum stick control. The Rome NXT gloves use DuraStretch fabric that breathes really well. Maverik also made sure to create a seamless glove grip so you have the most hand-to-stick connection possible.
Wear and tear
You would think that a pair of lightweight gloves would wear down easily, but these gloves hold their own. Maverik has selected their best material and most advanced technology on these gloves. Using their best material insures the best protection for the advanced lacrosse player.
These gloves wash and dry out easily due to being thin and their excellent airflow.
Summary
The Rome NXT gloves from Maverik are some of the top gloves for elite players. Combining lightweight, strong protection, and maximum air flow, these gloves are highly recommended.
They come in white, black, red, navy, and royal. The sizing options are 12” or 13”.
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