Not as bad as others say but could be better...
I bought these after having the Harbinger 1200 Big Grip gloves (midnight blue/black). I wanted to buy another pair since I had been using those gloves for about 4 years lifting 3-5 times a week. I found out from Harbinger over the phone that they no longer manufacture the older pair and was convinced to try these new ones out. Too bad they only have that tan color.
When first giving these a try my only complaint was that the webbing between my pointer finger and thumb would hurt because of the gloves during the lift. This went away after about 3 workouts. The rubber grips/padding are in a more functional design than the previous model and conforms to the weights easier. The breathability is MUCH better than the previous model and I appreciate that a lot.
I don't see why people are so upset about the rubber grips/padding thickness. Did you not see that before you bought them? Anyways the grips/padding are the reason I wanted these gloves (and the Harbinger 1200 when I used those). I lift heavy weights usually dumbbells and the grips/padding allow me to hold onto the weight much longer than I normally would. Doing shrugs with 120 lbs in each hand would be really tough without the extra friction. The thickness does not get in my way at all which may be due to my hand size (can palm a basketball).
My only gripe is that the stitching is already starting to come undone in one area about 1.5 cm long. I have had them 6 months and the previous model didn't start doing that until 3.5 years.
These gloves are not for the average user. I would recommend these to heavy lifters who workout often. The features that make these gloves beneficial do not necessarily benefit the majority. If you stay on the lower end of the dumbell rack (< 80 lbs) or just work out here and there I would just stick to the normal Harbinger gloves. I hope this helps out.
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great gloves for working out
These are better than the gloves without the wristwraps...they aren't as loose and the wristwraps add extra support when I am lifting. The only thing that would make this better is if there was more padding on the palm area.
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Harbinger Pro WristWrapI wish I was able to compare this and the WristWrap Classic before I bought it. I most likely would have gone with the Classic. Since I have a hurt wrist I really need the support. The Classic has a wider wrap and is also more flexible. The Pro wrist wrap is canvas and a bit inflexible. I need the wrap to be snug to give me maximum support.
So I'm a little disappointed.
Nonetheless they still give me MUCH more support than when I would work out without them.
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The perfect straps for those who enjoy severe discomfort
In the years I've been lifting whenever I used my wrist straps I would think to myself "Deadlifting heavy iron is enjoyable and all but wouldn't the whole endeavor be more fun if these straps carved deep abrasions into my wrists?" Now that the Harbinger Neoprene Padded Lifting Straps have come into my life I no longer have to wonder about how good lifting can be. My prior wrist straps merely helped me maintain my grip on the barbell. But the inspired designers of the Harbinger Neoprene Padded Lifting Straps have taken lifting to the next level by placing jagged unfinished seams at the very point where the strap is pressed against your outer wrist. Now for days after your workout you have a somatic reminder of how much weight you lifted: the shredded skin on your wrist. Having experienced the sublime pleasure of toiling to raise a barbell as the Harbinger Neoprene Padded Lifting Straps excavated the dermis along my radiocarpal joint I don't think I could ever go back to wrist straps which don't cause me bodily harm.
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Lift hard in comfort
My last pair of leather and mesh training gloves where trashed so I shopped around and decided to replace them with these gloves. The Harbinger 1260 gloves provide ample padding for protection and comfort while providing a solid grip. The nosweat (tm) lining wicks moisture away from the skin while the curved three quarter finger design fits more naturally improving dexterity. The gloves are fastened in place with an adjustable wrist strap. Even though the gloves are partially constructed of leather they can be hand washed to remove salt and oils. Washing with a mild soap and air drying will help the gloves to maintain their comfort fit and will last longer.
My workout partner uses the Harbinger 143 gloves. Compared to the 1260 the 143 are simpler gloves with less material and padding. Since they sell for about the same price the 1260 gloves are a much better value.
PROS:
Washable
Comfortable
Durable enough for rigorous strength training
CONS:
Sizing seems slightly small in comparison to other gloves. I can get my gloves on easy and they are comfortable. They are a bit of a challenge to remove though. The next size up is too big on me.
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