catchers mitts

[cubsphill]

im trying to decide upon my next mitt
does anyone have opinions on the following mitts? im may just get another rawlings heart of the hide proscm41b
ive narrowed it down to these:

Mizuno GXC23 Classic Pro
http://i21.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/b2/b3/652c_1.JPG

Wilson A2403 1790-TSS
http://i4.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/b8/8b/f194_1.JPG

im trying not to spend too much, because i dont have much as a high schooler...

[Arnie#6]

the mizuno is a 33.5 inch glove, while the wilson is a 34.
you must be a real big catcher or have big hands if your gana use these gloves. try them on in the store first, and see if the pocket of the glove corresponds with the pocket of your hand ( the space between your thumb and index finger.)

[Drill]

Have you talked to any of your team mates who are catchers?


drill


ask them if you can try it on for feel.

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Game ready catchers mitt takes some time to break in.

[cubsphill]

im the only catcher left on my team from last year. our other catcher had a pro preferred. unless i find a good deal, im not getting one of those.

this mitt isnt for this coming season, its for the 09 year in college.

the stores around here only seem to carry the pudge model. so its not like i can go out and try these on.

the mitt i have now is a 34" heart of the hide and its comfortable for me, thats why im looking to stay at the same size or around the same size. i like my glove a little loose.

the only reason why im looking into a different model is because im not so sure i want another black mitt.

[BallCoach06]

I only use Rawlings, so I like the HOH and Pro Preferred. But, I tried out one of my players All-Star mitts (like Varitek and some others use) and I really liked that as well. It was a little bigger than I like though. I like a 32.5 and this was a 33.5.

[Steven Tyler]

Rawlings HOH is all I will use these days.

Most gloves I have owned over the years have been Rawlings.

I would say Rawlings is my glove of preference.

Stay with the Rawlings.

[Go Cardinals]

Rawlings HOH is all I will use these days.

Most gloves I have owned over the years have been Rawlings.

I would say Rawlings is my glove of preference.

Stay with the Rawlings.

Agreed... I vow to only use rawlings for the rest of my life...

[airplouffe86]

As a catcher, ide say you should save up and purchase a more expensive mitt

The catcher's mitt is the most important mitt on the field, you must feel comfortable with it

Rawlings pro prefered tends to be stiff and the ball likes to pop out, it takes a season to break it in

The best mitt ive used has been a Kelley

[randy]

Which kelley model do you use?

[airplouffe86]

Black series

http://www.kelleyusa.com/Shop/index.aspx?CategoryId=GLOVES&CategoryId_L2=BLACK&spt=BASEBALL

Trust me, it will come soft, very easy to use and you just about never get stung if u catch on your palm

3 years from now youll want one if u dont get one now

[airplouffe86]

the only reason why im looking into a different model is because im not so sure i want another black mitt.

:rolleyes:

[cubsphill]

:rolleyes:


what? whats the problem with that?

[Utility07]

Thats a really crappy reason to change what glove you get, especially if that is the only reason.

[Go Cardinals]

Thats a really crappy reason to change what glove you get, especially if that is the only reason.

So if he wants a change in the color of his glove, he is not aloud to? He "shouldn't" want a different glove just because he wants a different color? Wow, gloves are style and personal.

If you really think thats a crappy reason you need... :hp lol

[glovemedic]

im the only catcher left on my team from last year. our other catcher had a pro preferred. unless i find a good deal, im not getting one of those.

this mitt isnt for this coming season, its for the 09 year in college.

the mitt i have now is a 34" heart of the hide and its comfortable for me, thats why im looking to stay at the same size or around the same size. i like my glove a little loose.

the only reason why im looking into a different model is because im not so sure i want another black mitt.

Check out HQ4Sports and order a custom Rawlings in your color with the back and web design you want. You'll pay a bunch for it, but you know how you want your mitt to fit and the piece of mind will be worth it in the long run. Work out some kind of deal with your folks (and follow through on the comittment) to get a matching contribution toward your mitt.

Good luck. Have fun and play hard!

[Utility07]

So if he wants a change in the color of his glove, he is not aloud to? He "shouldn't" want a different glove just because he wants a different color? Wow, gloves are style and personal.

If you really think thats a crappy reason you need... :hp lol

No I dont. Looking to change models of glove, only because ITS BLACK INSTEAD OF TAN is an awful,awful reason.

[Drill]

I know people that spend 30 to 40 k on new cars that still run good.


If he wants to change his mitt because of the color let him.


drill

[wogdoggy]

dont forget to check out the akadema..I think its the best if not right up there...akadema makes so so fielders gloves but make AWESOME catchers mitts.

[glovemedic]

dont forget to check out the akadema..I think its the best if not right up there...akadema makes so so fielders gloves but make AWESOME catchers mitts.

I had one of their ~$75-80 mitts and it was a joy to catch with right out of the box. I ended up selling it to a HS catcher because he was right at the opening of his season and his (same model) mitt was beyond repair (recovery). I felt so sorry for him that selling him my mitt seemed like the only thing to do. My son doesn't pitch that much and I was able to catch him easy enough with a Rawlings GG model. But it was a lot more fun to catch him with the Akadema mitt. I would like to try a Glovesmith mitt, but I am a little hesitant to pony up with the bucks and I have that certain comfort level from experience with the Rawilings gear. I just believe you go with what you know feels good, unless you have the bucks to experiment and try something new.

[Drill]

dont forget to check out the akadema..I think its the best if not right up there...akadema makes so so fielders gloves but make AWESOME catchers mitts.


son has 3 akadema glove and one catchers mitt.

so far so good.

If there good enough for a pro to be paid to wear them I guess they are good enough for my son. Gloves and mitts are personal preference anyways.

I told him I would buy him any glove he wanted and told me he want to stay with Akadema as he got older. I wanted to buy him a A2000 or the new A3000 Wilson glove but he just said stay with Akadema.

One of his glove is 1st basemans. He has a pure infield 11.5 glove and he just got a all infield glove 11.75 with a little funnel to it. The catchers mitt is the Akadema APM-41 Precision Kip Series 33.0 Inch Baseball Catcher's Mitt.


They put my son every where from catcher, pitcher all spots in the infield and a little out field. So I have him glove ready for every position. (dad is a gadget person also)

He love the action and control he has playing the catcher position.(catcher is his favorite position)



drill

[cubsphill]

No I dont. Looking to change models of glove, only because ITS BLACK INSTEAD OF TAN is an awful,awful reason.

did i say i wanted to change the glove just because i didnt want another black mitt?

[Go Cardinals]

No I dont. Looking to change models of glove, only because ITS BLACK INSTEAD OF TAN is an awful,awful reason.

First apparently he doesn't know that he did this... anyway, no its not dumb! If they don't make his color, he should change. Its about feel. Its about style. He can change for any reason in the world and I don't care!

[Go Cardinals]

First post in 08

[Utility07]

did i say i wanted to change the glove just because i didnt want another black mitt?

Yes, that is EXACTLY what you said.

the only reason why im looking into a different model is because im not so sure i want another black mitt.

[cubsphill]

Yes, that is EXACTLY what you said.

read it again. i didnt say i do not want another black mitt.

i said im not sure if i want another black mitt (hoh proscm41b), as in im looking more into a new model/color combination

[utility91]

I like the a2000 a lot.

[randy]

Maybe you guys can help me with a question on a specific mitt. Have any of you ever tried a Wilson a1000 or a900? for my 12yo, not hs level.

[cubsphill]

does anyone have an opinion on a mitt with a wrist guard? like the a2k? does it get in the way somehow?