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Post by scrapper on Jul 17, 2006 13:42:22 GMT -8
I was looking for some new gloves and they are all by size. Are the 12's for the outfield and 11s for the infield? I am assuming that it is a choice thing, but does anybody know what that all means? Is it just a Rawlings thing. This new-fangled stuff is getting out of control.
Who does make the best gloves. I have heard Mizzuno used to be the top glove.
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Post by johntemple on Jul 17, 2006 13:46:19 GMT -8
Mizuno can be played with right away that is what I like best about them. Size wise I play 3rd base in adult softball with at 12 but for the little guys it would probably be an outfield glove and 11 infield.
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Post by Chris on Jul 17, 2006 13:49:12 GMT -8
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Post by scrapper on Jul 17, 2006 14:15:10 GMT -8
Thanks Guys!
I knew there would be somebody that knows. I appreciatte the info guys.
What is SSK. Who is the maker.
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Post by Chris on Jul 17, 2006 16:06:56 GMT -8
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Post by Randy Edwards on Jul 17, 2006 18:27:37 GMT -8
WOW Chris to great links I was just looking at gloves for Dakota and wasn't sure what to get? Thanks
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Post by Mark on Jul 17, 2006 20:50:26 GMT -8
here is the scoop on gloves. remember that the "Size" of the gloves depends on the POSITION the player is playing. remember to take that into account when choosing you glove plus make sure the gloves fits the hand well as some kids are still just and kids and will have small hands
My brother plays Shortstop and 2nd Base for Turlock High and he uses a Wilson A3000 11 1/2 inch glove.
12 inch or bigger gloves are for OF'ers
3rd base is usuallt 11 1/2- 11 3/4
Short stop is 11 1/4- 11 1/2
2nd base are 11- 11 1/4
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Post by Mark on Jul 17, 2006 20:57:43 GMT -8
this link is to a website that offers the lowest prices around on everything baseball (and nothing is defective like some other websites). the link has a breakdown on gloves by brand, size, price, and other tangibles www.wasupply.com/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=27&selection=12they carry all the top brands Wilson, Mizuno, TPX, Louisville Slugger, Rawlings, Akadema, they got everthing from the $40 gloves to the $300 gloves
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Post by crash23 on Jul 17, 2006 23:28:11 GMT -8
For most youth ages I prefer an 11.5 inch glove. It works for IF and OF. My sons have been using this size since t-ball. Too many parents start off with small, cheap gloves that kids aren't very successful with. If they are small, or made of cheap plastic material, the kids don't catch the ball as well, some develop a fear of the ball b/c of this. And when they don't have success they don't have as much fun. My sons had confidence early on b/c they had decent, all leater mitts (cost about $5 - $65) that enabled them to esily catch and hang on to the ball. I don't see much of a need for a Little leaguer to have an IF and OF glove. The 11.5 inch glove covers all the bases However if he plays 1B I'd buy him a first baseman's glove...
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Post by Mark on Jul 18, 2006 7:41:13 GMT -8
I don't see much of a need for a Little leaguer to have an IF and OF glove. The 11.5 inch glove covers all the bases However if he plays 1B I'd buy him a first baseman's glove... totally agree there is no need to buy an expensive top pf the line model glove unless you are sure the kid is serious about baseball. plus at such a young age future positions are yet to be determined. for example there are probly 40 AA, AAA and Majors teams in all of Turlcok. that means 40 Shortstop players, yet in the future THS and Pitman will only have 1 shortstop each. crash is right in trying to get a one size glove that can cover most positions just to keep options open
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Post by scrapper on Jul 18, 2006 7:53:19 GMT -8
Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Chris and Mark, thanks for the links. Yes Chris, I like links. ;D
Thanks Bud, the kids are going to be locked, stocked and barreled for next year.
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