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Let's Talk About Gloves
One question we get often is "What type/size glove do I need?"
Here is our general guideline:
Players under 12: 10.5-11.5 inches, any make or model but get something with a soft material that is squeezable. Avoid high end gloves unless you are okay with stiffer leather. (the #1 complain we get with young defenders is that they can't squeeze their glove.
Players 12-18: Here we break it down based on positions. As ball players get older they usually start to narrow down a few key position they are skilled in. Different positions require different gloves. This is also a great time to invest into a nicer gloves (think Wilson A2000, Rawlings Pro Preferred, Nokona, etc.) This is what we recommend.
Outfielders: 12-12.5 inches, Trapeze or H-Web
3B, 2B, SS: 11.5-11.75 inches, I-web is standard
1B: First Base Mitt
Cather: Catchers Mitt
Pitcher: 11.75-12 inches, weave web or something with FULL coverage (we want to hide our grips)
Brand and colors are up to you and your personal preferences!
The two most popular glove brands are Wilson and Rawlings. We know all the different options and selections can feel overwhelming, so this is the breakdown of their different glove lines. Each glove line usually differs in leather (or material) composition which makes the price different. A simple way to think about it is, cheaper leather (or non leather) is softer and will lose its shape sooner, more expensive leather is stiffer (and tougher to break in) but will hold its shape for decades if treated well. We will post our glove care routine next week!
Wilson
A500- $
A1000- $$
A2000 - $$$$
A2K - $$$$$
Rawlings
Player Preferred - $
Select Pro - $$
R9/NXT/Liberty Advanced - $$$
Heart of the Hide - $$$$
Pro Preferred/REV1X - $$$$$
Let me know if y'all have any questions! Be sure to check out our official glove recommendations on the Equipment Recommendations page under the Community Tab!
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Let's Talk About Gloves
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