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| hotcorner |
Posted - 10/16/2012 : 08:47:04
Looking for glove recommendations for a 14 year old SS. He has been catching and pitching and playing around the field when not doing either. He is now no longer catching and has been moved to SS. |
| 23 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| sailor |
Posted - 11/19/2012 : 14:43:22
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Originally posted by Ross
Which Nokona?
Big Nokona fan here too. They make the same patterns using several different types/combinations of leather. You can pick the pattern you like and then look at the different types of leather it's available in. IMHO these are much nicer gloves than Rawlings Pro Preferred. Some are less expensive than comparable Rawlings and some are in the same price range. I don' think Nokona makes any bad gloves though. |
| RACGOFAR |
Posted - 11/07/2012 : 14:01:42
Insignia is an American glove maker and they are considered high end quality gloves. |
| bkball |
Posted - 11/06/2012 : 12:32:24
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Personally, I'd never purchase a glove without trying it on (or having my son try it on). You can pick up 10 identical model, new gloves from a single maker and all 10 will feel and fit differently.
I would not buy a glove without trying it on either. My son and I both tried the glove on, that is why I said the leather was nice, my question was if anyone had any information on the insignia gloves?
However, trying on a glove does not mean it will break in correctly or last a long time or break in well. |
| in_the_know |
Posted - 11/05/2012 : 16:04:41
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Originally posted by bkball
anyone have any information on iniginia gloves? have a chance to get a barely used one for about $50 bucks, leather feels nice but never heard much about them. Their website list the glove for 259 but have seen it on ebay for 150.
Personally, I'd never purchase a glove without trying it on (or having my son try it on). You can pick up 10 identical model, new gloves from a single maker and all 10 will feel and fit differently. |
| bkball |
Posted - 11/05/2012 : 14:37:21
anyone have any information on iniginia gloves? have a chance to get a barely used one for about $50 bucks, leather feels nice but never heard much about them. Their website list the glove for 259 but have seen it on ebay for 150. |
| RACGOFAR |
Posted - 10/31/2012 : 14:12:27
"He really likes the "scoop" shape where the glove lies naturally open as opposed to having to open it to field defensively. It's a conundrum trying to transport without risking squishing :)
Any suggestion."
You can tape up a towel into a big ball that is the same size as the whole pocket. I do this on really old gloves to get them to stay "open" for display. Here's a link to a photo of a late an early 60's Rawlings Mickey Mantle Triple Crown Signature glove (MM9 Youth Model) that I did that to:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49158176/Mantle%20TC%20MM9.jpg
This glove was dried out, folded over and very hard when I got it.
Over time the leather will relax and reform into that position. Took about a month of storage to get that Mantle glove back to basket form.
Put that towel ball in the glove and the glove in some type of bag and that should hold it. He can still hang it on his bat from the bag strap. Its easy to get the basket shape back. Curl the end of the glove fingers in towards the pocket over and over until you get that nice infielder basket shape.
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| whit417 |
Posted - 10/31/2012 : 08:30:28
Rawlings makes a glove bag. It's a black faux leather bag that holds the glove without crushing it. They are $30 at rawlingsgear.com (item# GLVBAG) or you could probably find them elsewhere. We've got 2. |
| in_the_know |
Posted - 10/31/2012 : 00:46:12
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Originally posted by bestplayinbaseball
I read your post earlier on. We do keep his gloves really cleaned and oiled. My concern is trying to maintain the shape of the gloves. He carries his glove over his bat handle a lot b/c he doesn't want the flat, at least not his pitching mitt or 3B glove. That puts stress on the strap that goes across the back of the hand. He really likes the "scoop" shape where the glove lies naturally open as opposed to having to open it to field defensively. It's a conundrum trying to transport without risking squishing :)
Any suggestion.
Store it with a softball wrapped in it instead of a baseball. |
| bestplayinbaseball |
Posted - 10/30/2012 : 22:59:55
I read your post earlier on. We do keep his gloves really cleaned and oiled. My concern is trying to maintain the shape of the gloves. He carries his glove over his bat handle a lot b/c he doesn't want the flat, at least not his pitching mitt or 3B glove. That puts stress on the strap that goes across the back of the hand. He really likes the "scoop" shape where the glove lies naturally open as opposed to having to open it to field defensively. It's a conundrum trying to transport without risking squishing :)
Any suggestion.
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| RACGOFAR |
Posted - 10/30/2012 : 16:35:58
Best to store them inside when the season is over. Put a ball in the pocket, wrap ot in a towel or put it inside something else. That keeps the dog from wanting it as a chew toy. Dirt is the number one thing that wears out a glove. It works its way into the leather and the seems. Of course a glove gets dirty with use, but you can really extend its life by getting your kid to not drop it on the dugout floor or throw it down on the infield after games and during practices.
Gloves should be thoroughly cleaned after the season. You use saddle soap or regular dish soap. Both work well. Put soap on a wet sponge and squeeze it to make up a lather, then rub the lather on the glove to lift the dirt out of the leather's surface. It's weakens the laces, which tend to dry out, and compacts the internal padding as it works its way into the inside of the glove. . It's okay it the glove gets wet, just don't soak it and wipe it off well with a damp cloth. Let it airndrynforna day or so And then apply your preferred glove treatment. Using a leather conditioner like Lexol's after you clean it restores natural oils to the leather.
If you have paid over $100 for a glove, it should last years and years with proper care. Even a cheaper leather glove will last 10 yrs or more with proper and regular cleaning. I have dozens of vintage gloves that I've cleaned and restored back to game playing condition simply because they are made from good quality leather. |
| bestplayinbaseball |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 21:31:37
My son has a bloodline for pitching and a classic for 3B.
Great American made glove!
How do you all store your gloves. My son has a 1B mitt he keeps with a wrap and baseball inside. Catchers mitt, similar butt with a softball inside.
His other 2 gloves never go in his bag and he tries to keep them open side up with a ball resting inside.
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| Ross |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 19:20:49
Which Nokona? |
| Spartan4 |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 12:28:53
RACGOFAR just restored my nephew's Nokona and he says it feels better than when it was new!! Great high quality glove. |
| peashooter |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 10:59:42
Nokona all they way. A2000 20 years ago but I am convinced they are using thinner leather now of days. I love my Nokona, my team bought me one 3 years ago and it is great. |
| Arnie66 |
Posted - 10/28/2012 : 15:22:20
Rawlings Heart of the hide is the choice. The glove will retain its firmness longer than a Wilson (which also has a palm pad which needs to be removed) and the Pro pref based on exp may break in oddly and not retain its firmness or stiffness needed to play middle infield. You may want to go with an 11 1/2 or 11/3/4 vs a 11 1/4 do give your son a bit more versatility. |
| BROOKSTEAM |
Posted - 10/27/2012 : 18:12:33
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678-903-0024 |
| zbake |
Posted - 10/22/2012 : 10:11:22
The Spalding Pro Model Cano model is a tremendous glove without a huge cost. The Cano Pro Model is the EXACT same glove, quality and everything that robinson cano uses. |
| hotcorner |
Posted - 10/19/2012 : 20:44:20
He will use his current glove to pitch which is more of an outfield glove.
Thanks for the feedback.. |
| Jack-of-Diamonds |
Posted - 10/19/2012 : 10:36:45
Hard to go wrong with either Rawlings Pro-Preferred or Wilson A2000/A2K. I'd make that decision based on which one feels best on his hand. Might also consider a Nokona.
If budget is a concern Rawlings Heart-of-the-Hide is a good step-down option. |
| yarddog |
Posted - 10/19/2012 : 05:04:22
Will your son be using the same glove to pitch and play SS? |
| JDP12 |
Posted - 10/16/2012 : 12:29:23
A2000 all the way. You can spend around $200 and get a glove that will last him well through high school.
I am sure the Rawlings Pro Preferred is a great glove but going to cost you and if I am spending that money then I would go to the Wilson A2K gloves. You just can't go wrong with the Wilson top gloves. |
| Critical Mass |
Posted - 10/16/2012 : 10:08:38
A2000 |
| bball2k10 |
Posted - 10/16/2012 : 09:24:12
Rawlings Pro Preferred 11.25" Model PRO12ICBR. Should be able to use it all the way through HS. |
