I stick 2 of these foam finger nail file in my index finger hole and placed finger out hole behind. I also bought the large evoshield thumb guard and wrapped it around thumb and across my palm with works great.
Recently moved up to catch a very fast pitcher
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- Aug 2, 2017
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She has always used the Mizuno Samurai Fastpitch catchers mitt with the built in thumb guard. She loves that mitt and is on her second one. Over the last 7 years (she is 15 years old) it has virtually saved her thumb from any pain or injury. FYI its a very well made mitt that has broken in very well and has an incredible pocket and "feel". The thumb guard stays in place and it is not a gimmick; it really works. However, it is NOT enough padding or protection for this new pitcher. My DD has been catching for about 7 years and typically catches for girls throwing 50-55...maybe an occasional 60 mph here and there but that is it. This new pitcher is a beast. She is a HS Senior who is already signed for a Div 1 school. When I saw my daughter's hand the other night it broke my heart. Her index finger was swollen and numb and the joint at the base of her index finger was swollen as well. Took 2 days of icing and Advil to get the swelling down. She has another game tonight and they do about 5-6 games a week.
- Aug 2, 2017
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No one has any gloves in stock or even the ability to ship for a week. This glove you referenced above appears to be in stock (4 of them) on the shelves at a Dick's nearby. I'm heading there now. Thanks.
The Evoshield thumb guard might be worth a try as well. Doesn’t sound like the thumb is an issue, but get ahead of it, because that could sit her down if she hurts that joint. My daughter got a bruise on the pad of her palm and then as she compensated she hurt her thumb. We went to a padded inner glove and thumb guard and she was fine when the bruise went away.
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- Apr 25, 2019
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With my DD recently moving to a new team with 3 60+ mph pitchers and I have been working on having her use a TIP (two in the pinkie) grip. Basically, shift her grip over one finger and have her pinkie and ring finger in the pinkie stall, middle finger in the ring stall, and pointer in the middle finger stall. Gives a bigger pocket and allows for a better grip. I had to tape my DD's ring and pinkie finger together to remind her to do it but so far it seems like it's working. Her pointer finger takes a lot less of a beating.
Has she tried moving her finger placement in the glove? Put the pinky and ring finger together in the last slot, and move the other fingers down one slot. This opens up a larger area to catch the ball with no 'skin' behind the impact. It's not going to save a palm catch but it should help.
You beat me by 2 minutes!
- Aug 2, 2017
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I just got back with the padded glove and gave it to her to take to the game tonight. Her receiving technique is spot on and good. This pitcher is so fast and her movement is incredible that from time to time you are bound to catch it slightly less than perfect. She is aware of the finger shift method as her fielders glove is the Rawlings with the finger shift. I'll talk to her after the game and see what kind of adjustments she made tonight or see if the padded glove helped.
