Wilson A2K vs Rawlings PP

[mastachimpsta]

Which is better the A2K or the Pro Preferred?

[PhillsPhan11]

From what I've seen the a2k's are softer than the pp but people have told me the pps hold up longer.

[StanTheMan]

If you have a good break in method, then the Rawlings is a better glove......

[mastachimpsta]

which one has better leather? thanks guys

[StanTheMan]

Both are made of the highest quality leather out there. The a2K will feel softer straight off the rack, and the PP feel very stiff. But like a fine wine or a good girlfriend -- a little TLC, pampering, rubbing, and attention in all the right places will cause the Rawlings to pass the Wilson. I alos find the wool inside the glove is of the highest quality with the Rawlings, allowing you to shape the fingers how you want them, and they will STAY that way. A PP will NEVER end up a floppy mess.

Even better, you can reposition the fingers as you wish, change them as well, etc. I am referring to, say the thumb. Lots of infielders want the thumb flared out, making the web area a little bigger... more catching area. Dontrelle Willis does this as well, if you look up photos of him and his glove. Some third baseman want both the thumb and pinkie turned IN just a little, giving the glove a rounded look. Outlfielders want their gloves long and slender, to better get to balls just out of their reach.

The PP will allow you any shape you want after you break it in.

But I am a Rawlings guy, admittedly.

[Paulypal]

Which is better the A2K or the Pro Preferred?

Pro Preferred without question. Its not even close in my opinion. As I said in another thread...the Wilson A2k's are crap in my opinion. If you use the glove alot I can see it getting floppy in a big hurry.

If the glove is not easy to break thats the glove you should want. Easy break in = short glove life.

[Baseball gLove]

Pro Preferred without question. Its not even close in my opinion. As I said in another thread...the Wilson A2k's are crap in my opinion. If you use the glove alot I can see it getting floppy in a big hurry.

If the glove is not easy to break thats the glove you should want. Easy break in = short glove life.

My son has over 250 baseball days on his Wilson A2K. It has not become floppy and he still thinks it is one of the best gloves he's ever had. His old gloves include the OLD HOH Rawlings, and 2 SSK's. He hated last year's model of the SSK.

[almach1]

reviving and old post but wanted to give my experience on the A2k.

I love it! A2k-33 model and it's still hard to close after 2 months of intense use. I'm not using any break-in oils because i want a good natural fit to my hand. I don't think this glove will get floppy any times soon thanks to the dual welting. That really makes the difference, it makes the fingers very stiff. I did the whole "wrap it with rubber bands" thing for about two weeks and it's still stiff.

i was using a 20 year old wilson before that was very floppy. so maybe i'm just spoiled with the new technology. I hope this one lasts me another 20.

[59FIFTY]

I would go for the A2K, people that say it's crap are just rawlings *ss lickers, enough MLB players use it so it can't be crap.

It will hold up and it's softer off the rack don't worry.

[Baseball gLove]

My son has his A2K four years now. He carries a Rawlings PP 11-3/4 that was supposed to be for 3rd base and pitching. He uses his A2K for Short, 2nd and 3rd. He uses the Rawlings for Showcase outfield and for pitching.

[baseballdad]

Not to hijack the thread but what is the most popular make and model middle infield gloves out there for adults and young teens?

I was looking at the Akadema AGM209 or ADH214 prosoft models that break in easy.

[Baseball gLove]

Not to hijack the thread but what is the most popular make and model middle infield gloves out there for adults and young teens?

I was looking at the Akadema AGM209 or ADH214 prosoft models that break in easy.

The most popular for SKILLED middle infielders are the A2K and the Rawlings PP. I have seen a Mizuno here and there. A couple of my son's friends had Akademas when he was playing freshman ball but he thought those were heavy or floppy. Those friends don't play baseball anymore.

[Quiz]

Here is a hint: Grab the gloves and put them on. The one that feels better is the one you should buy!

I myself have a few Wilson gloves, A2000, A2800 (1st base) and some historical stuff from the 40s and 60s and I always wanted to try out a Rawlings glove. Bought an old XFB-1 (HoH 1st basemitt) in perfect condition on the internet and I have to admit that I am a bit disappointed. It just doesn't feel right and I have a tendency to drop balls with it. I simply don't trust that glove and keep using my old "gamer" instead.

[3and0]

Has anyone compared these to the Nokona pro model or whatever? or the nokona bloodlines?