{"id":32407,"date":"2026-10-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/?p=32407"},"modified":"2026-10-20T08:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:24:00","slug":"rozmiary-rekawic-i-nagolennikow-jak-je-czytac-grays-tk-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/rozmiary-rekawic-i-nagolennikow-jak-je-czytac-grays-tk-osaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Glove and shin guard sizes \u2013 how to read them and which designations Grays, TK and Osaka have in our range"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a shin guard or glove product page you usually see just letters: XS, S, M, L. It looks simple until you have to choose between S and M or compare two brands. In this post we explain what these designations tell you and what they do not, and show which sizes the Grays, TK and Osaka shin guards and gloves in our range come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the letters on a product page mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A letter size is a manufacturer\u2019s designation, not a measurement. Behind each letter is a size chart that the manufacturer sets for its own models. The same M from two brands does not have to mean the same shin guard length or the same hand width, so sizes from different brands are not worth transferring one to one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the product pages in our shop we give letter designations, without centimetres. You will also come across two ways of writing the smallest size: Grays writes 2XS and Osaka XXS. Both are read the same way (\u201cdouble extra small\u201d), but the measurement behind them comes from that brand\u2019s chart. When you need numbers, have a look at the <a href=\"\/en\/przewodnik-rozmiary\/\">size guide<\/a> page or write to us via the contact form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grays, TK and Osaka sizes in our range<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figures in this comparison come from the shop's range as of October 2026; check the product page for current sizes, colours and available lengths. The \u201cVariant\u201d column shows whether the product is labelled in this data for outdoor play on grass (Outdoor), indoor play (Indoor), or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Brand<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Size designations<\/th><th>Variant<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Grays G600 Shinguard<\/td><td>Grays<\/td><td>shin guard<\/td><td>2XS, XS, S, M, L<\/td><td>Indoor, Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grays G700 Pro Shinguard<\/td><td>Grays<\/td><td>shin guard<\/td><td>S, M, L, XL<\/td><td>Indoor, Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grays Shield Shinguard<\/td><td>Grays<\/td><td>shin guard<\/td><td>2XS, XS, S<\/td><td>Indoor, Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Osaka Keigo Shinguard<\/td><td>Osaka<\/td><td>shin guard<\/td><td>XXS, XS, S<\/td><td>Indoor, Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Osaka Shinguard<\/td><td>Osaka<\/td><td>shin guard<\/td><td>S, M, L<\/td><td>Indoor, Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grays Anatomic Pro<\/td><td>Grays<\/td><td>glove<\/td><td>XS, S, M, L<\/td><td>Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grays Apex Touch<\/td><td>Grays<\/td><td>glove<\/td><td>XS, S, M, L, XL<\/td><td>Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grays International Pro<\/td><td>Grays<\/td><td>glove<\/td><td>2XS, XS, S, M, L<\/td><td>Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grays Proflex 1000<\/td><td>Grays<\/td><td>glove<\/td><td>XS, S, M, L, XL<\/td><td>Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Osaka Armadillo Glove<\/td><td>Osaka<\/td><td>glove<\/td><td>S, M, L<\/td><td>Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TK PC Glove Set<\/td><td>TK<\/td><td>glove set<\/td><td>S-M, M-L<\/td><td>Indoor, Outdoor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the table shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Smallest sizes.<\/strong> In our range, the 2XS or XXS designation is available on the Grays G600, Grays Shield and Osaka Keigo shin guards and on the Grays International Pro gloves. The Grays Shield and Osaka Keigo stop at S.<\/li><li><strong>Largest sizes.<\/strong> XL is available on the Grays G700 Pro shin guard and on the Grays Apex Touch and Grays Proflex 1000 gloves.<\/li><li><strong>Glove hand.<\/strong> The Grays gloves and the Osaka Armadillo Glove are labelled on the product page as left-hand gloves. The TK PC Glove Set is a set labelled \u201cHand: Both\u201d.<\/li><li><strong>Double sizes at TK.<\/strong> The TK set has the designations S-M and M-L. Both include M, so for a hand in size M the manufacturer\u2019s size chart will make the decision easier.<\/li><li><strong>TK in this comparison.<\/strong> In the supplied data, TK appears in the glove section; the shin guards compared here are examples from Grays and Osaka.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to try on a shin guard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shin guard should cover the shin from just below the knee to the area above the ankle. One that is too long can push under the kneecap when the leg bends or rest against the foot, while one that is too short leaves part of the shin uncovered. Try it on with your socks and in the shoes you play in, because the socks hold the shin guard in place on the leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Put on the shin guard, pull up your socks and do a few squats and a short run on the spot.<\/li><li>Check that the shin guard does not shift sideways or slide down towards the ankle.<\/li><li>Bend your knee: the top edge should not press on the kneecap.<\/li><li>If you are unsure between two sizes, measure the shin and compare the result with the manufacturer\u2019s chart for that model.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is compulsory in protective kit is covered in the post <a href=\"\/en\/nagolenniki-i-ochraniacz-na-zeby-co-obowiazkowe-jak-dobrac\/\">shin guards and mouthguard \u2013 what is compulsory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to try on a glove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A left-hand glove works at the top of the handle, so it is best to try it on with a stick in your hand. The glove should sit securely on the hand, allow the fingers to bend freely and let you grip the stick securely. Assess the finger fit according to the design: half-finger gloves leave the fingertips exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grip the stick as you do in training and turn it a few times, as when carrying the ball.<\/li><li>Check that the fingers bend freely and nothing presses on the knuckles.<\/li><li>Pay attention to the wrist: the glove should not restrict its movement or slip off the hand.<\/li><li>With a set of two gloves, such as the TK PC Glove Set, check both hands, because the right hand slides along the handle when receiving and passing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a glove for grass makes sense and how the designs differ, we described in the post on the <a href=\"\/en\/rekawica-polowa-kiedy-potrzebna-i-jak-ja-dobrac\/\">field glove and how to choose it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When the size is in doubt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The letter on the product page is a starting point; the deciding factors are the manufacturer\u2019s size chart and a fitting. If a player is between sizes, measure them in the kit they play in and compare with the chart for that specific model, not with the size they have from another brand. When buying for a child, bear in mind that a shin guard one size too big can shift on the leg. If you are not sure, write to us via the contact form with the model name and a description of the player, and we will check the designations in the manufacturer\u2019s chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find the current sizes and colours of Grays and Osaka shin guards in the category <a href=\"\/en\/sklep\/ochraniacze\/\">shin guards in our shop<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to read letter sizes on shin guards and gloves, why there are two spellings, 2XS and XXS, and which designations Grays, TK and Osaka have in our range.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32408,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-poradniki"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32407"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32409,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32407\/revisions\/32409"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}