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BREAMKING
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 Posted - 10/26/2009 : 15:41:39
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need to buy a new catchers mitt. What is the best size and brand for this age group would like it to last two years so for 11-12.
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Edited by - BREAMKING on 10/26/2009 15:44:24 |
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sward
369 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2009 : 20:24:16
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| A2000-32"....you can never go wrong with Wilson and will last into HS if you take care of it. |
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Alter-Ego
802 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2009 : 22:04:34
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| I recommend getting the Academa Praying Mantis. It is, in opinion, the best catchers mitt on the market for the price. I have one and it is great. Payed half of what an A2000. I have several A2000 gloves but still recommend the Academa catchers Mitt. |
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HITANDRUN
436 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 10:33:45
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| I second the Praying Mantis,. how heavy is the A2000 compared to Mantis? |
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JCB
88 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 10:46:02
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| Rawlings gloves, in my opinion, are the best. The Sandlot is a glove that will break in fast as the leather is already soft and the price is reasonable. If money is not an object, look at the Player Preferred, HOH or Pro Preferred (in that order in terms of pricing - medium to high) The HOH will break in faster, but they are great gloves and playable at any level. |
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DecaturDad
619 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 12:47:19
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| The Academa was recommended for my son by a local college catcher. We have not gotten one yet, but when it is time to replace his current mitt, that is what I will get. (My son is 10.) |
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kingofthehill
40 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 13:30:34
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| Akadema Praying Mantis,it's the best of the bunch and not super expensive. A2000 is great option as well but the Akadema seems easier to break in. |
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diamonddad
59 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 15:22:10
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I also recommend the AKadema Praying Mantis Mitt. I got it to replace a Rawlings catchers mitt that I lost at a tournament. It seems lighter than the A2000 (that's my opinion), easy to break in (I had it steamed at S&S Team Sports and was catching kids that same day) and has a nice pocket (the pocket seems to collapse around the ball keeping it from popping out).
I got it off of eBay for $99 including shipping and it was a STEAL!!!!!
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BREAMKING
323 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 15:36:58
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| thanks guys gonna swing by play it again and see if they got anything good that is already broke in. Then I am gonna go to BB on saturday and check out the ones mentioned above. thanks guys. Do not mind spending money on gloves since they last so much longer just hating spending money on bats. I used a rawlings the other day and while very very nice was really heavy but looked like it would last a lifetime. |
Edited by - BREAMKING on 10/27/2009 19:04:56 |
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whits23
596 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2009 : 15:58:24
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| love Nokona..not sure why no one mentioned it |
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Alter-Ego
802 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 10:56:49
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Whit,
Most people still think of Nokona as a softball glove mfg. (More used in fastpitch and slowpitch softball than in baseball)
They do make a really nice glove, though. |
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loveforthegame25
448 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 20:29:58
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| My son is 14, just got him a Vinci 32.5. Used it after one bullpen. A little stiff but he caught the whole game without a ball poppin out. |
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NoDaddyBall
19 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2009 : 07:34:16
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| My son has a Rawlings Pro Preferred. This glove has been a bear to break in. The ball will pop out if not caught in the pocket. Does anyone know if getting it steamed will help complete the break-in process? The glove is a great catcher’s mitt, just cant get it broke-in. We have been trying to break this glove in for eight months!!!! He is afraid to use in game situations because of the ball popping out. He uses an older Rawlings glove he has had forever that is thin as paper. I can see him grimace a lot using his old glove and I don’t want him to damage his hand. Believe me; I have tried everything except putting it in the oven with the heated break-in solutions. |
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HITANDRUN
436 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2009 : 11:08:03
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| From what I have heard about the Steaming process everyone says it works great. I say you got nothing to lose. |
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beanball
222 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2009 : 11:11:32
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| Get a rubber mallett, wrap a towel around the head put the glove on your hand and pound the heck out of it. You may want to add some, not a lot, of Nokona glove oil or Mizuno Strong oil. A little elbow grease will do the trick. |
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BROOKSTEAM
145 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2009 : 14:57:57
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Buying a glove or mitt is really a personal thing. More than a bat or probably any other piece of equipment. We hope that you will all come to our store and support a sponsor of this website before going to the bigger corporate stores.
We carry:
Wilson
Easton
Mizuno **some of the best catchers mitts, great leather and really comfortable
Nokona **Definitely not a softball glove
Worth
Louisville Slugger
and coming soon Rawlings (probably only the high end)
Bring your boys in and you might really be surprised which glove they choose.
Thanks-Ronald
Elite Sports East Cobb
Store= 678-903-0024
Cell= 404-915-4898
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What catchers mitt to buy for 11u
