May 20, 2011
2011 NEBJ baseball glove buyer's guide
by NEBJ Staff/
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The 2011 New England Baseball Journal baseball glove buyer's guide:
MIZUNO
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Mizuno Pro Limited Edition: Top players expect the best in performance from their equipment and the Mizuno Pro Limited Edition glove is no exception. Designed using personal input from the best players in the game, each glove is cut from only the best sections of the hide. Mizuno chose Japanese-tanned Deguchi leather for ultimate feel and softness. The 4D Advanced technology allows the independent movement of the fingers for controlled fielding. MSRP: $320
Mizuno Classic Pro Soft: Throwback leather for “throwback” players like Chipper Jones, who prefer the rugged, rich and pre-oiled leather that will keep its shape over time. The Ultra Soft Pro New Palm liner delivers excellent feeling with a soft finish. The Roll Welting process increases structure and support throughout the fingers. For the infielders who demand a glove that truly is an extension of their hand, the Classic Pro Soft is the perfect fit. MSRP: $160
Mizuno Global Elite: A premium performer that features the New Counter Balanced Technology removing weight from the fingers of the glove for more control and lightweight feel. The E-lite leather provides uncompromised feel and softness and greatly enhances glove performance. Roll Welting technology increases support and structure throughout the fingers. All Global Elite ball gloves include their own display containers. MSRP: $200
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
TPX Pro Flare: The TPX Pro Flare Series uses top-grade, oil-treated Horween leather. The flare design provides a large catching surface with a flat and deep pocket. MSRP: $199.95
TPX HD9 Hybrid Defense: The TPX HD9 Hybrid Defense Series uses professional-grade, oil-treated steer hide leather. The glove features the same zero gravity performance mesh as used by many professional players and is offered in 5 popular team color combinations. MSRP: $149.95
TPX Omaha Flare: The TPX Omaha Flare Series uses top-grade, oil-treated steer hide leather for a soft feel and long lasting shape. The Flare design is preferred by top professional and collegiate players. MSRP: $99.95
OLD HICKORY
OHCO Catcher’s Mitt: The OHCO Catcher’s Mitt is a 32-inch pattern and is constructed from top grade, KIP-tanned U.S. leather. The OHCO features an open-back, thick laces for durability and a sewn-in-palm pad to reduce ball impact sting. MSRP: $215
OH1275: Old Hickory’s OH1275 raises the bar for outfielder’s gloves. KIP-tanned leather, smooth welting and a laced “T”-web make this glove the premier 12.75-inch glove on the market. Available for right-handed and left-handed throwers. MSRP: $215
OH1175: The hottest glove in Old Hickory’s OH Pro line of gloves. This 11.75-inch, “I”-web pattern has an open back, contoured-finger channels and a sewn-in-palm pad. Field tested by professional players to ensure maximum game performance. MSRP: $195
SPALDING
Spalding Pro Select Fielding Gloves: Designed and field tested by pro players. Premium top-grain kip leather shell. Butter-smooth cowhide lining for comfort. Patterns designed to exact specifications of major-league players. Available in sizes 11 inches to 13 inches. First basemen and catchers mitts. MSRP: $170-$180
Spalding Stadium Series Fielding Gloves: Premium steer hide leather shell. Pigskin lining for comfort. Deep pocket design. Finger and palm pads for added protection. Professional patterns carried down from pro select series. Game-ready playability. Available in sizes 11 inches to 13.5 inches. MSRP: $50-$70
Spalding Robinson Cano 11-inch Youth Mesh Series: Premium steer hide leather with mesh back. Pigskin lining. Deep pocket design. Palm pad for added protection. Performance design that is lighter weight than traditional youth gloves (Rookie Gear concept). Modeled specifically after Robinson Cano game model glove, with signature Cano stamp in palm. MSRP: $35-$40
WILSON
A2K DP15: The A2K DP15 is designed and worn by Dustin Pedroia. Demand a glove that works as hard as you do. Dustin Pedroia has a reputation of grinding out the practice hours. Would you expect him to select a glove that gives him anything less? This A2K, like all A2Ks, is crafted to perfection for more than 18 hours, meticulously designed to keep pace with every hardworking player. 11.75 inches long, perfect for third base, shortstop and second base. MSRP: $299.99
A2000 1786: Most popular Wilson model with MLB infielders. Your glove is a multi-tasking machine. Turning two while a baserunner is barreling in on you requires precise touch, feel and control. The A2000 1786 breaks in to give you a custom-made feel so you can focus on the play and keep out of a pickle. 11.5 inches long, perfect for shortstop and second base. MSRP: $199.99
A2000 KP92: Most popular Wilson model with MLB outfielders. Choose a glove as daring as you are. The A2000 KP92 is precisely constructed for outfielders to break in without breaking down. Providing you with the stability in your pocket to make those diving grabs … even the ones that defy logic. 12.5 inches long, perfect for outfielders. MSRP: $199.99
HOOSIER
457: The 457 glove is 13 inches. It comes in ‘H’ web or basket-weave web. It has a deep round pocket, X-laced fingers and a reinforced thumb stabilizer. All leather. MSRP: $125
