Brian's Optik X4 Intermediate Goalie Equipment Combo

Brian's Optik X4 Intermediate Goalie Blocker

Brian's builds the Optik X4 goalie blocker to offer a strong pop with a light, balanced feel, at a more accessible price point.

Construction

Balanced, Neutral Hand Position: The Optik X4 blocker's neutral hand position centers the blocker's weight over the goalie's hand. In practice, this gives the blocker a nimble, more balanced feel.

Reinforced Sidewall w/ Squared Thumb: A rigid sidewall lined with high-density impact foams gives this blocker a solid, confident feel, complemented by a squared cut out to enhance stick control.

Removable Sidewall Thumb Pillow: A plush thumb pillow provides extra padding behind the sidewall, and is easily-removable for those who prefer.

Fit & Feel

Reinforced Palm: The Optik X4 blocker features a premium, synthetic suede palm, reinforced over the center of the palm and index finger with an embossed suede. Similar to SureGrip, the embossed suede layer helps to provide a moisture-resistant grip with improved durability.

Traditional Strapping: A durable hook-and-loop strap secures the wrist, padded in with a breathable mesh to ensure a snug and comfortable fit.

Hinged Cuff w/ Open Backhand: A low hinged cuff and open backhand helps to reduce binding between the blocker's cuff and chest protector sleeves. On the ice, this gives the Optik X4 blocker a responsive, precision feel.

Brian's Optik X4 Intermediate Goalie Leg Pads

Built for the goalies who prefer a rigid, high-speed pad with wide, post-to-post coverage and quick, controlled slides.

Construction

MAX Core Profile: Derived from the Optik 4 pads, the MAX Core Profile is built to put down a wide, squared butterfly with stiff thighs and an aggressive precurve. Down from the Max Core Profile's stiff thigh, a softer, more flexible boot allows for tight plays at the post and easily rotates the pads down across an 80° toe taper.

Primo-Slide Boot Lining w/ Internal Lift: Designed to help put the pads down faster, the Optik leg pad boot is built to sit higher off of the skates. In effect, this positions the pads to hit the ice quicker and reduces binding between the pad's boot and skates.

Thin, No-break Outer Roll: Signature to Brians' Optik pads, a no-break streamlined outer roll helps to keep the X4 pads' rigid shape while also allowing for more precise puck-tracking in the crease.

Knee & Inner Edges

Open Knee Cradle: Prioritizing pad rotation and butterfly mobility, the Optik X4 pads’ knee strapping runs from the knee stack down to the outer calf wrap. For those who prefer to strap behind-the-knee to a knee wing/flap, includes a removable knee wing.

Double-laced One-piece Knee Block: A high-density knee block is double-laced into the pad's body, giving landings a solid, consistent feel, complimented by a Primo-Slide outer.

Primo-slide Inner Edges: A highly-durable cross-hatched material, Brian's Primo-Slide wraps the X4 pads' inner edges, giving slides a quick, yet controlled feel and improving long-term durability.

Strapping

3-point Adjustable Calf Wrap: Offering tension adjustment at the top and bottom of each calf, the reshaped Optik X4 calf wrap design allows goalies to fine-tune how the pads rotate and respond at the calves.

Outer-to-Inner Calf Plate Strapping: Part of the new 3-point calf strapping, the Optik X4 pads' calf plates are each backed with a plush outer calf wrapping that tightens across to its inner counterpart. In effect, this allows the primo-wrapped calf plates to stay stable and snug while allowing the calves to rotate.

Smart Boot Strap & Bungee Toe Ties: Included standard, Brian's Smart Cord bungee toe ties secure the pads while allowing the skates a greater range-of-motion, improving edge control and reducing lower body strain. For goalies who prefer a boot strap, the Optik X4 pads include Brian's Smart Strap Boot Strap.

Brian's Optik X4 Intermediate Goalie Glove

The Brian's Optik X4 goalie glove offers excellent all-around performance with a smooth, 590-like closure while coming in at a more accessible price point.

Palm & Pocket

Laced-in, 40° break: A unique 40° break angle opens wide across the hand, closing with a neutral, whole-handed feel similar to a 590 glove.

Single-T Web: A Single-T web gives the X4 glove a wide pocket, with a snappy closure.

Game-ready Palm: The Optik X4 glove complements its snappy Single-T closure with a smooth, game-ready closure.

Build

Bindingless, Segmented Backhand Protection: Segmented padding provides the necessary backhand protection without compromising the glove's snappy, game-ready closure.

Beveled Thumb: This glove's beveled cuff-thumb is shaped to keep a more roomy feel in the thumb, while also helping to direct pucks into the pocket.

Fit & Comfort

Floating Wrist Strap: A floating wrist strap helps to keep the glove snug and comfortable without having to lock down the goalie's wrist.

Traditional Strapping: The Optik X4 glove secures with a plush hook-and-loop strap across the backhand, along with a padded, easily adjustable webbing strap at the wrist.

Embossed Synthetic Suede Lining: A high-tack embossed lining, similar to SureGrip, gives the Optik X4 glove a controlled, comfortable feel all game.