This year's Ion has a brand new two piece palm design that provides less bunching in the lightly padded palm area, providing a better fit and more protection from blisters than ever before. With a light Velcro closure, Lycra gusseted knuckles and strategic placement of seams, you'll swear you're wearing a high-end glove. Multiple strech fabrics optimize fit and comfort. New two-piece palm pattern improves fit and reduces bunching in palm area. Durable clarino palm and inset thumb materials increase life of gloves. Light internally padded palm cushions impacts and vibration. Lycra "eyelet" inserts at knuckless increase flexbility. Direct-injected logos mean less stitching and added flexibilty.