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ClutchCut finger Cricket Batting Gloves — Sheep Leather Palm
Open fingertips in pink. The most direct feel of the handle in the range. Sheep leather palm, high density foam protection, 200–220g the pair. Mens and Youth, right and left hand.
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Overview
Clutch — cut finger cricket batting gloves
The Clutch is a cut finger cricket batting glove built for leather ball cricket. The palm is sheep leather, protection is high density foam with HDF rolls on the fingers, the back of the hand is cotton towelling and the wrist closes with a velcro strap. The pair weighs 200–220g.
It comes in Mens and Youth sizes and in right hand and left hand pairs. Both matter. A glove that is too big moves on the hand and a pair built for the wrong hand puts the heavier padding on the wrong glove — the two sections below deal with each in turn, and they are worth two minutes before you order.
Every glove we make is manufactured in our own Meerut facility and sold direct. Protective equipment normally passes through a distributor, a wholesaler and a retailer before it reaches a player, each adding margin. At ₹3,199 against an MRP of ₹4,499, you are simply buying earlier in the chain.
What makes this one different
Open fingertips — the most direct feel of the handle
The fingertips are left open so your fingers make contact with the bat handle itself rather than through foam. Nothing else gives you the same feedback through the hands. The fingertips are the least likely part of the hand to take a direct blow, which is what makes the trade sensible.
Glove construction is the one decision that actually changes how you bat, and it is the one most buyers skip past on the way to picking a colour. There is no best construction — there is the one that matches how you play. The comparison below is the honest version.
| Sausage | Split finger | Double split | Cut finger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection | Most | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| Hand movement | Least | Good | Most | Most |
| Feel of the handle | Least direct | Good | Very good | Most direct |
| Suits | Facing genuine pace | Wristy players | All-round stroke players | Feel and timing |
| Our gloves | Killer · Player · Falcon · GripX | Helix · Valour | Viper | Clutch |
Get the size right
Mens or Youth — how to measure
Measure from the tip of your middle finger to the wrist crease. That single measurement decides it.
| Size | Hand length | Typical player |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Under 17cm | Junior and school cricketers |
| Mens | 17cm and above | Adult and senior club cricketers |
If you are between the two, take Mens. A glove slightly loose is far more comfortable through a long innings than one that restricts the hand — and a tight glove is the most common reason players stop wearing gloves properly in the nets.
Get this right too
Right hand or left hand?
Batting gloves are handed, and it is not about which glove goes on which hand — it is about where the protection sits.
Your top hand — the one closer to the blade — takes far more direct blows than your bottom hand, because it is the hand exposed when the ball rears off a length. So the top hand glove in every pair carries heavier protection on the thumb and the outside fingers.
For a right-handed batter the top hand is the left. For a left-handed batter it is the right. That means the two pairs are mirror images, and ordering the wrong one puts the reinforced glove on the hand that needs it least.
Choose the hand you bat with, not the hand you write with. A surprising number of cricketers bat the opposite way to how they throw, and it is worth a moment's thought before you order.
Full specification
Clutch — technical detail
| Specification | Clutch |
|---|---|
| Construction | Cut finger |
| Ball type | Leather ball cricket only |
| Palm | Sheep leather |
| Padding | High density foam |
| Finger protection | HDF rolls |
| Back of hand | Cotton towelling |
| Wrist strap | Velcro |
| Weight per pair | 200–220g |
| Sizes | Mens · Youth |
| Hand | Right hand · Left hand |
| Made in | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
The full range
Eight batting gloves, four constructions
Every pair: sheep leather palm, high density foam, cotton towelling back, velcro wrist, 200–220g. What changes is the finger construction and the colour.
Looking after them
Glove care — what actually ends a pair
Almost never impact. Gloves die from being stored damp and from being washed.
| Do this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Air them after every session | Sealing sweat-damp gloves into a kit bag breaks down the foam and causes the smell. Take them out and let them breathe. |
| Wipe the leather palm, don't wash it | A damp cloth only. Soap and alcohol dry sheep leather out and crack it, and machine washing destroys the padding and the stitching entirely. |
| Dry at room temperature | Direct sun cracks the leather palm. Never on a radiator, never in a car. |
| Store flat, not crushed | Compressed foam does not spring back. Store them flat or palm-down so the padding keeps its shape. |
| Replace when you feel impact | When the ball registers through the finger padding, the foam has compressed and the glove is giving you the feeling of protection rather than protection. |
Questions players ask
Clutch batting gloves — frequently asked questions
What size Clutch batting gloves should I buy? +
Two sizes: Mens and Youth. Measure from the tip of your middle finger to the wrist crease. Under 17cm and you want Youth; 17cm and above and you want Mens. Most adult club cricketers take Mens. If you are between the two, take Mens - a glove slightly loose is far more comfortable over a long innings than one that restricts the hand.
Do I need right hand or left hand batting gloves? +
Order the hand you bat with. A right-handed batter needs the right hand pair, a left-handed batter the left hand pair. The padding on the top hand glove is heavier because that hand is more exposed to the ball, so a pair built for the wrong hand puts the protection in the wrong place. Choose the hand you bat with, not the hand you write with.
What are the Clutch gloves made of? +
The palm is sheep leather, which is what gives grip on the handle and holds up to a full season of use. Protection is high density foam with HDF rolls on the fingers. The back of the hand is cotton towelling, which is what keeps the glove breathable in Indian heat, and the wrist closes with a velcro strap. The pair weighs 200 to 220g.
What does cut finger construction mean? +
The fingertips are left open so your fingers make contact with the bat handle itself rather than through foam. Nothing else gives you the same feedback through the hands. The fingertips are the least likely part of the hand to take a direct blow, which is what makes the trade sensible.
Are these gloves for leather ball cricket? +
Yes, and only leather ball cricket. The padding density and the palm are specified for a 156g leather ball. They are not intended for tennis ball or soft ball cricket, where the protection is more than you need and you would be paying for padding you will not use.
How heavy are these gloves? +
200 to 220g per pair. Weight matters more in gloves than most players think, because you carry it through every shot and every run. A heavy glove tires the hands and that shows up in the last hour of a long innings, which is exactly when you can least afford it.
How do I look after cricket batting gloves? +
Air them after every session rather than sealing them into a kit bag, because trapped sweat is what breaks down the padding and causes the smell. Wipe the sheep leather palm with a damp cloth when it gets dirty, never with soap or alcohol, which dry the leather out and crack it. Never machine wash them. Dry at room temperature away from direct sun, and store flat rather than crushed.
When should I replace my batting gloves? +
When you can feel ball impact through the padding on your fingers. Compressed foam no longer absorbs the blow, and at that point the glove is giving you a false sense of protection rather than actual protection. With reasonable care a pair lasts one to two seasons of regular cricket.
Which batting gloves should I buy? +
It depends on how you bat rather than on price. Sausage gloves - Killer, Player Edition, Falcon and GripX - give the most protection and suit anyone facing genuine pace. Split finger gloves - Helix and Valour - trade a little coverage for natural hand movement and suit wristy players. The Viper is double split for the most movement in the range. The Clutch is cut finger for the most direct feel of the handle. Message us on WhatsApp and we will talk you through it.
Do you ship batting gloves internationally? +
Yes, to more than 50 countries including the UK, Australia, USA, UAE, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. Shipping within India is free. International shipping is calculated at checkout with typical delivery of 8 to 14 days.
Do you supply gloves to clubs and academies in bulk? +
Yes. Minimum wholesale order is 30 units and you can mix editions, sizes and hands within one order. Full details are on our cricket bat manufacturer and wholesale page, or message us on WhatsApp at +91 95481 82993.
Where are these gloves made? +
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. We are a manufacturer rather than a reseller, which is the whole reason a sheep leather glove with HDF protection costs what it does here rather than what the same specification reaches once it has passed through a distributor and a retailer.
Also in the range
The other batting gloves
Killer Edition
Full sausage protection at the lowest price we make. The gloves to start leather ball cricket in.
Player Edition
Our sausage glove for regular club cricket, built to match the Player Edition bat.
Helix
Split finger construction in white and red. For players who bat off the wrists.
Made in Meerut
Buy the Clutch batting gloves
Cut finger · Sheep leather palm · High density foam with HDF rolls · Cotton towelling back · Velcro wrist · 200–220g the pair · Mens and Youth · Right and left hand · Leather ball cricket · Free shipping across India · Ships to 50+ countries
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