I loved the Talons as well. They continued to work great even as they were disintegrating around my hands. I went through Masterline clinchers, Radar Boas, D3’s, Connelly, and Goode clinchers until I finally found the Pro Gear gloves. They fit absolutely perfect and being that their concept is based on simplicity, I’m confident that they won’t change and will be available for years to come. I tried the similar Miami Nautiques gloves, but the fit wasn’t as sweet.
I suggest ditching the liners and going back to basics. Or alternatively get some Masterline clinchers, remove the dowel, and wrap a rubber band around the palm strap. After I modified mine like this, I never felt like I was going to get hung up on the handle and it was the closest in feel to my old Talons.