Well this is my first blocker so no much to compare it to... however, the glove part is hard as a rock and very difficult to grip your stick. It also becomes very uncomfortable after a very little amount of time. But I figured it would soften up. Then after only 2 games the stitching in the middle finger is now coming out.... not sure how many games I will even get out of this. Remember people, you get what you pay for.