The Reactor R5 Pro blocker offers goalies a perfect blend of protection and agility with its lightweight board and springy Shocklite foam. Designed with a lower palm positioning for enhanced control, it features adjustable finger tensions for personalized fit. The plush synthetic suede palm ensures comfort while providing excellent paddle control. With an innovative F1 side plate for responsive handling and the flexible Aerolite cuff for mobility, this blocker is essential for goalies seeking high-performance equipment.
From the brand: Blocker Board:
The Reactor R5 Pro blocker is built around a rigid, yet lightweight board; complemented by Bauer's springy Shocklite foam to fire pucks into the corners.
Lower Palm Positioning:
Familiar to fans of Bauer's Vapor line-up, this blocker's palm takes a lower hand positioning. In practice, this places the board's flare a bit higher up the hand; improving leverage for effortless, precise positioning.
Shocklite Padded Fingers:
To protect from stray pucks without compromising its lightweight feel, the Reactor R5 Pro blocker's fingers are surrounded with dense, Shocklite padding.
Adjustable Fit & Protection:
Built for a personalizable fit, the R5 Pro blocker features individually adjustable finger tension for the non-index fingers. For further adjustability, the index finger's side is padded with dense, removable padding.
Molded F1 Side Plate:
The Reactor R5 Pro blocker's side wall is reinforced with a rigid molded core, in Bauer's "F1" architecture. Signature to the Vapor line-up, Bauer's "F1" side wall features a deeper thumb notch, backed by a flexible thumb and plush padding. In practice, the "F1" side wall offers a flexible balance between stick handling and protection.
Fit & Feel
Palm Lining:
Featured in Bauer's Vapor blockers, the R5 Pro blocker's palm is comprised of a plush, durable synthetic suede. On the ice the DuraConnekt palm offers goalies tactile-feeling paddle control with a soft padding to balance its control with comfort.
Aerolite Cuff:
For precision positioning, the R5 Pro blocker's cuff secures with a single wrist strap and elastic anchoring on each side. Offering a balance of protection and mobility, the R5 Pro's cuff is comprised Bauer's lightweight, highly-flexible Aerolite foam.
