Daughter started 12U over the fall and has been using a Mizuno Prospect 12" since beginning of last year when in 10U. Just recently she started to complain that it feels like she can't open the glove wide enough. She's had a fairly decent growth spurt over the winter and I'm wondering if she's outgrowing her glove. Also, I'm noticing her struggling a little bit with fielding ground balls, like the glove pocket is getting flimsy/floppy (if that makes sense), not getting that crisp pickup. After reading around I guess some gloves even though are 12-12.5" in size are youth built where the hand fits. Does it seem it's time to change out? How should we go about getting a new glove? I hate shopping thinking the most expensive one is the way to go, just want to get the right one. Thx.
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What level is she playing - rec, travel, school? What is your budget?
There are LOTS of good gloves out there. Generally speaking, more expensive gets you a glove that will last longer, and stand up to a high volume of use on a frequent basis. Spending $200+ on a glove for a girl playing at a 12U casual rec league level is probably overkill. Spending $200 on a glove for a girl playing high-level 12U travel ball isn't unreasonable.
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There are LOTS of good gloves out there. Generally speaking, more expensive gets you a glove that will last longer, and stand up to a high volume of use on a frequent basis. Spending $200+ on a glove for a girl playing at a 12U casual rec league level is probably overkill. Spending $200 on a glove for a girl playing high-level 12U travel ball isn't unreasonable.
Also...Welcome to DFP!
If she's playing TB, and she doesn't just REALLY need a glove with a small hand stall (my DD is very small for her age), then you have a ton of good options. I'm sure ANNASDAD will be around here soon. Honestly, if she plays a ton of ball and she isn't super happy with her glove now (even if it's mental), it's worth upgrading just for her sake.
Deal of the day right here! They also have the black GGE11 in stock, but it’s close to double the price, which still isn’t terrible.
www.hocksports.com
Mizuno GGE1BR GLOBAL ELITE 12" - INFIELD/PITCHER 312395
Mizuno GLOBAL ELITE 12" - INFIELD/PITCHER (312395)
www.hocksports.com
My 14yo DD has been using a 12-1/2" All-Star Vela fielders glove for the last 2 years playing 12U-14U TB. It's holding up very well, but since she's primarily a catcher, it doesn't see full-time action.
Lots of fans of Vinci gloves around here (my DD's catcher's mitt is a Vinci). Their products are excellent. DFP'er drakemir can take care of your needs on finding the right model for your DD, and help with pricing.
Otherwise, lots of people like the Rawlings Liberty Advanced series and Wilson A2000.
EDIT: Also pay close attention to what ANNASDAD says. He knows gloves.
Lots of fans of Vinci gloves around here (my DD's catcher's mitt is a Vinci). Their products are excellent. DFP'er drakemir can take care of your needs on finding the right model for your DD, and help with pricing.
Otherwise, lots of people like the Rawlings Liberty Advanced series and Wilson A2000.
EDIT: Also pay close attention to what ANNASDAD says. He knows gloves.
Deal of the day right here! They also have the black GGE11 in stock, but it’s close to double the price, which still isn’t terrible.
Mizuno GGE1BR GLOBAL ELITE 12" - INFIELD/PITCHER 312395
Mizuno GLOBAL ELITE 12" - INFIELD/PITCHER (312395)
... did you just recommend a basket web to someone? Will wonders never cease?
I know, crazy, just trying to keep some of you on your toes!... did you just recommend a basket web to someone? Will wonders never cease?
That's a smoking deal, if I'm not mistaken, the Global Elites retailed for either $249 or $259 at one time. The GE's are also great gloves, probably a hair below the Pro-Select series that replaced them. But for $80........no brainer!! Everyone I've suggested to the GGE10 (black) and the GGE11 (tan) has loved them.
These GGE Global Elites are discontinued, the tans are pretty hard to find, eBay may have some? I was shocked to still see some of the black ones at Hock Sports, I actually Googled the black GGE10 and that brown one popped up, I clicked on it and saw the price, I was shocked, so even though it's a basket web OsDad, I HAD to share the link!
And OP, welcome to the board sir!
Oh yeah, he said she was a pitcher, wouldn't want any of those mean 3B coaches stealing any of her grips!... did you just recommend a basket web to someone? Will wonders never cease?
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