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Baseball Glove Buyer's Guide | |||||
A glove is an essential item that is necessary to play baseball. They come in all shapes and sizes and there are different web designs. The main thing that separates a baseball glove from a softball glove is the smaller pocket. Baseball Glove BrandsThe 4 major brands we sell are Rawlings, Wilson, Easton, and Marucci. All of these brands are high-quality and come in different sizes and levels.  Basic Features of a Baseball Glove Right-Hand vs. Left-Hand ThrowThe concept of right-hand throw and left-hand throw can be confusing but is actually very simple. Sometimes people think, "He throws righty, so I need a lefty glove," but actually, you choose the style that matches the hand he throws with. So if he throws right-handed, order a "right-hand throw" glove. Choosing the Right Baseball GloveIt may seem a little complicated, so we've decided to simplify it. We have split our gloves up into five categories: Beginner, Good, Better, Best, and Pro. Beginner and Good are more youth-oriented gloves, and Better, Best, and Pro are geared more toward adults.Click the heading below for the category of glove that best fits your needs, or narrow your search even further by selecting the exact skill level and position you are looking for! Beginner Baseball GlovesWhen buying a glove for your beginning player, you want to make sure the glove is soft enough so he can close it with ease. At this level, there aren't really set positions. If a youth-oriented player has a bigger hand, he will have to have a bigger glove. A soft, true-to-size glove is what you are looking for. Good Baseball GlovesIn a "Good" baseball glove we move to the level where there will be positions, and if your son is playing first or catching it might be a good idea to get him one of those gloves. These gloves move away from the fake leather and go into a softer leather material. Again, you are looking for a glove that will fit true to size and will be easy to break in. These gloves generally last about two years, or until he grows out of it. These gloves are great for your rec player but can also play travel. Good Outfield Gloves Good 1st Base Mitts Good Catcher's Mitts Better Baseball GlovesThe "Better" baseball gloves are for kids that are getting pretty serious in baseball and are on the borderline of moving out of the youth gloves and into a more serious glove. In these models, you can even find a glove with a Pro Taper, which means they will have a tighter fit inside the glove. These are gloves you will get your money's worth They will generally last 3-4 years. More geared toward your travel player. Better Outfield Gloves Better 1st Base Mitts Better Catcher's Mitts Best Baseball GlovesThe "Best" gloves are top-notch gloves. These are geared more for the 7th- to 9th-grader. It's a glove that will last a long time and will take some time to break in. When going with a glove like this, you want to make sure you are getting the correct size and something that he really likes because he will be using it for a while. This is the age where we move away from the youth model and into the adult models. More geared toward your club baseball player. Best Outfield Gloves Best 1st Base Mitts Best Catcher's Mitts Professional Baseball GlovesThere is no question these are the top-of-the-line gloves. These gloves will last a lifetime for sure, as long as the proper care is met. The best time to get these types of gloves is in December because they will take until April to break in and get soft. It is important to oil them up and care for them. I would NOT use a steamer because it will ruin the glove. Instead, take advantage of our Glove Break-In Service. These gloves are perfect for high school or college players who are doing showcases and traveling to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Pro Outfield Gloves Pro 1st Base Mitts Pro Catcher's Mitts Looking for Training Gloves?We have a wide variety of training gloves to suit all your specific practice needs!  How to Break in a GloveThe EASIEST way to break in a glove is have us do it for you!Breaking in a glove can be one of the hardest things for a young player to overcome. Dad might have to break in your first glove for you (sorry, Dad). The good news is that a lot of the gloves for beginners come game-ready, meaning the leather will be soft enough that there will be hardly any break-in period. As your son gets older there will be a time when they need to break a glove in themselves. I know that it sounds silly, but the best way to break in a glove is simply using it. It comes down to having a catch and just beating on it. When you are not using it, it is best to keep a baseball inside it.If the glove is just not breaking in, the only trick I suggest is to pour a cup of lukewarm water over the glove. Check out this video of the Wilson glove guy breaking in a glove.  Things NOT to Do to Break in a GloveThere are a bunch of tricks and shortcuts that people try, but generally, they just damage the glove. Two of the most common are: | |||||
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