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The breath of the track
Vanucci is a brand of the Louis.de equipment manufacturer, offering a range of technical and stylish clothing. The Speed Profi IV gloves represent the top of the manufacturer’s range, combining innovations and multiple styling details.
Discovery
In their black color, the Vanucci Speed Profi IV play with discretion. Barely more ostentatious in the other colors, they thus avoid the visual excess that is quite common for "racing" accessories. This is to better reveal, as and when, all their advantages. Attention to detail competes with the quality of the materials used and their assembly..
Fourth evolution of the model, the latter evolves here appreciably, delivering in particular greater flexibility and optimized general ventilation. For comfort, the palm and the back of the hand are only made of kangaroo leather, which is very flexible and resistant. A non-slip insert between the thumb and forefinger ensures a good grip on the handles. The cuff, fully lined in kevlar, is made of bovine leather. The whole is largely perforated in many places: side of the fingers, thumbs, wrist yoke, venturi under protections and multiple air intakes.
Safety is also followed. An adjustment strap on the wrist straps the hand to keep the gloves in position in the event of a fall. Large, the cuff contains, in the upper part, a resilient foam of high density and receives a shell insert. Openwork and voluminous, this element in Superfabric (resin and polyester mixture) adjusts with a velcro. The back of the hand receives a large composite protection, surmounted by a kevlar plate. The whole is openwork and the interior is meshed. Further forward, there are three growths on the fingers, protections mimicking air intakes and plated with micro-grids. Panels and inserts are reduced on the fingers, optimizing ease and control. Ring finger and little finger are largely linked to mimic the risk of rollover. Finally, the thumb and base of the palm feature foam and kevlar reinforcements and numerous gussets add to the comfort..
Test
Dedicated to sport, the Vanucci Speed Profi IV deliver a firm and perfectly adjusted support. Most notable is the softness of the leather on the palm. The finesse made possible by the use of kangaroo leather provides a remarkable "touch". The same goes for general comfort, which has also improved significantly thanks to the optimization of the protection zones. Everything contributes to excellent precision so that the gloves are forgotten on the track. Whether they are new or a little broken in, there is hardly a difference, proving the overall quality of the fit..
During a test at 38 ° C, over one day, the efficiency of the ventilation is noted. These work wonders, greatly limiting overheating and sweating. The Speed Profi IVs are therefore particularly suitable for circuit sessions on the hottest days. In cooler weather, they will perform better. However, they will not protect you from mid-season frosts, especially in case of rain. High-end track products, they should be used in good weather. If they can satisfy road use, they are still quite typical.
Conclusion
Discreet, but very technical, the Vanucci Speed Profi IV gloves are efficient tools designed for the needs and hazards of the circuit. Their unusual comfort and precision underlined by flawless workmanship and elegant aesthetic details place them at the top of the segment..
Priced at € 199.99, they incorporate the best of the OEM’s know-how and are designed for years of intensive use. They will be opposed to the Alpinestars GP Pro gloves at € 219.95, quite similar in design, just like the Ixon RS Pro HP, asking € 199.90. Less known, the Difi LeMans, a German brand, are a more affordable alternative, but also less complete (goat and bovine leather, less reinforcements).
With this new representative of his Speed Profi model, Vanucci can tackle the most famous brands without blushing. Significantly improved in many ways, they represent a premium stylish security investment.
Strong points
- Comfort and flexibility
- Quality materials
- Style
- Aeration
- Resistance to wear and time
Weak points
- Sewing on some fingertips
- Adjusted waist (thin hands recommended)
Features gloves Vanucci Speed Profi IV
- Kangaroo leather palm
- Extremely abrasion resistant kangaroo leather upper and palm
- Cowhide cuff
- Lining at the top of the hand (65% aramid, 35% cotton) and at the cuff (100% polyester).
- Unlined palm
- Titanium joint protection plate and foam reinforcements
- Upper hand and cuff cover fully lined with KEVLAR
- Hard shell on padded cuff reinforced with abrasion-resistant SuperFabric (68% epoxy resin, 32% polyester).
- Large stretch leather panels.
- Bridge with stretch part between the little finger and the ring finger.
- Improved 3D-cut thumb comfort system.
- Support tightening at the wrists.
- Colors: Black, White-Black, White-Red
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