In the instant before a crash if I could choose to have hard parts on the back of my glove I would do so. I just don’t think it’s the most important feature on a glove, especially if you are on a budget and have to pick and choose between features. I am much more concerned about the overall quality of the glove. I have not heard stories about hands getting crushed but have heard stories about gloves shredding (and seen the pictures), so that’s why I’ve avoided the cheaper gloves. A high end sports glove (like those Held gloves pictured by eternal) are going to have all the bells and whistles but probably have a price to match.
One of my other pair of gloves, RevIts Airvolution, is described as a summer sports glove.
The cut is much tighter than the Held and my thumb is severely restricted in its movement. I imagine this would help prevent injuries in a crash but it puts a strain on my thumb as I try to operate the controls and switches. If I’m going to be in the saddle for more than a few hours this can be important. Just saying not all gloves have the same goals.