With its three zones of Palmar padding, the STASH Z3 Fielder’s Protective Glove protects the palm of the hand and the thumb. “Protect your hand the same way I do - Wear a Stash® glove.” Johnny Estrada, Professional Player, 2004 All Star, 2004 Silver Slugger. Stash® gloves use Palmar Padding to protect the impact zones on the palm of the hand and the thumb. Thats why major players, like Johnny Estrada, choose Stash® to prevent bruising from hitting and fielding. Impact zones in the palm of the hand are protected with Palmar padding. This padding is specially patented and high energy absorbing, dispersing all energy across the entire padded area, then returns to its original shape.