Bike Stop's View:
The GP Pro R3 made us feel ready to hit the road or track with supreme confidence in a glove that offers ultimate freedom of movement and flexibility thanks to its abundance of supple leather construction and stretch panelling. From new it really could have been a model that we had broken over 1,000 miles. When we learned that Alpinestars has created this feeling in a glove that offers all of the protection including their advanced DFS technology safeguarding against major incidents it was no surprise to us that this is a glove trusted by the best racers in MotoGP and WSBK.
With enhanced ergonomic shaping and design details, the GP Pro R3 is anatomically engineered for performance, protection and comfort. Tested on MotoGP and WSBK circuits around the world, the GP Pro R3 features Alpinestars exclusive Dynamic Friction Shield (DFS) protectors with advanced airflow ventilation and aramidic reinforcement to ensure this glove is primed for superior trackday performance.
Construction:
•Mix of cow, goat and kangaroo (palm) leather for superior performance.
•Double closure system for security.
•Dynamic Friction Shield on the cuff for high levels of abrasion resistance.
•Side reinforcements with palm hard slider for superior abrasion resistance.
•Accordions in leather on fingers thumb and backhand to increase fit and direct comfort.
•Aramidic lining on the backhand and landing zone for added protection.
•Thumb and palm reinforcement for a superior grip.
•TPU finger protection for superior protection against impacts.
•Soft padding on fingertips and ergonomic stretch insert on palm for enhanced levels of rider comfort.
Features:
•Pure racing glove utilizing innovative design features taken straight from the lessons learnt from top level competitive racing.
•Outer seam palm construction for enhanced levels of rider comfort.
•Long cuff for extended coverage.
•Hard knuckle for superior resistance to repeated impacts.
•Knuckle panel perforated gusset for improved levels of hand ventilation.
•Finger bridge on the third and fourth finger prevents finger roll and separation in the event of a slide.
Protection:
•CE-certified (CAT II Level 2, KP).
