Held Phantom II Gloves

1. Excellent glove

5

Posted by Bruce Earney on 5th May 2017

Been buying held gloves for a long time. Always good Quality

2. PHANTOM 2

4

Posted by mike sweeney on 1st Feb 2017

Nice glove. Size was a bit too big and did not offer the protection I was looking for since I only needed a dedicated race glove. Swapped them for the Evo's

3. This is the ONE

5

Posted by John W on 31st Jan 2017

Ok let's start right in with the negatives on these gloves:
1. They make all other gloves have an inferiority complex.
2. Since they come in 6 colors, after you get a pair you're going to wreck your brain trying to figure out how to justify owning at least 2 more variations.
In all seriousness, I don't know how they can get any better. I guess they aren't rainproof (no Goretex liner) but I'm not sure they would breathe the same if so.
As far as I can tell, the major reasons these are so amazing are:
1. They are made by the famous German company Held which puts so much time and attention into hand crafting each pair. You can watch some Youtubes on how they obsess over quality. So with my Helds, I never have those annoying imperfect seams that rub my fingers, or stray threads that annoy me while riding, or anything like that.
2. There have been previous iterations of this design --the company has experience that shows up in little improvements in these, like the way the hard knuckle 'floats' without digging in to the back of your hand, and the way the leather is pre-curved and requires virtually no break-in.
3. I like that Helds are available in small increment sizes and half-sizes. Some other brands just go by S, M, L etc and they just don't nail the fit spot on. I know this probably seems like a pain, having to go find a tape and measure exactly your hand but I now have several Helds over time, and once you dial in your size, you can always get the right fit.
If I could own only one pair of gloves for year round riding, these would be it. They are probably best described as 3 season (outside of California!) so you might want something warmer in the winter, and they aren't designed for downpour--they still work but the water eventually seeps through.

4. Top notch

5

Posted by Jake baker on 31st Jan 2017

Best gloves around. Not only the best gloves but love all the stuff.

5. Better then orginal Phantom glove

5

Posted by Mark S. on 31st Jan 2017

I have worn Held gloves for the past 15 years. The last set of gloves were the original Phantom lasted and performed quite well in usage and a crash. They finally wore out. I purchased the Phantom II and find it is even better. Great fit and the high sensitivity of feel allows one to know what is going on with the bike and track surface. Worth every cent I paid.

6. Phan II

3

Posted by Unknown on 31st Jan 2017

I have both the Phantom 2 and Knox Handroid gloves. I feel the Handroid`s would protect my hands better in a crash. The Phantom gauntlet does not fit over my jacket cuff as well as the Handroid. I would talk to the STG staff for a real opinion on crash protection since I have not crashed in either glove. I feel the Knox Handroid is the better value.

7. Held Gloves

5

Posted by Frank on 31st Jan 2017

The gloves fit well. I have a wider hand and shorter fingers. Provides a good feel on the handle bars as well as clutch / brake lever. They vent well while riding. The gauntlet does not fit over a riding jacked [dainese] but will barely attach with my race suit.

8. Best fitting glove on the market and extremely durable

5

Posted by Ken on 31st Jan 2017

I have very large thick hands and these Phantom II's size 12 are the best fitting gloves I have ever owned. I haven't crash tested them yet, (Track season isn't too far off haha) but their reputation for durability is top notch. Sometimes it seems hard to justify the cost of high end gloves, until you need them. Here's hoping we'll never need to know how much abuse they can take.

9. Style, comfort, safety

5

Posted by Will R on 31st Jan 2017

This is my second pair of Held Phantoms. My first pair, about 8 years old, were in perfect condition still - a testament of durability. However back then, they only came in black so time to upgrade. I don't use them on the street in the really hot or really cold weather, or when on long touring trips, but wear them all other times on the street. I wouldn't ride the track wearing anything less. Not sure what else I can add, other than if me - Mr. Cheapskate - bought a second pair of $300+ gloves, they must be good. VERY good!