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    A the best softball glove for a short stop is...

    1000%. At least for us, and the people that I have watched grow up playing. Could not tell you the model #'s that I grew up using, but can tell you the brand of glove and bats. My DD uses neither now, but started with both.
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    44 Pro Youth vs Womens Softball Glove

    My DD's 44 was her 1st custom (11 yo at the time). We went youth based on their recommendations. Was too tight on wrist opening after 1st year. Like the glove, seems well made. Wish we had ordered adult to get more use out of it.
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    Glove Relace Question

    I've never done a full relace, but the couple of emergency repairs I have had to do, this is the exact method I use.
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    Is 13” glove to big for an exclusive outfield glove?

    We have 2 Gloveworks right now. Mine is a 13.25, DD has a 12.75 (her backup, never her favorite). Both were sent to CT for break in together. Can hardly tell a difference between them. For reference, she also has a new 12.75 Marucci that she has barely started the break in, and it looks smaller...
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    Vinci Optimus Series JS ?

    While my DD is now strictly Marucci, she does have a GW Pro Steerhide that is currently her backup. She says the leather is "too slick". Honestly for the money, they are hard to beat.
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    New Rawlings Pro1000 - TIP vs. Traditional Grip

    I've said it here before. It was recommended to me by probably that same member. My DD was a smaller, quicker outfielder, switched around 10 or 12u. Really helped when we started buying bigger size gloves, 12.5, now 12.75 (Marucci customs ask wear preference). She has since grown a foot, has...
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    Good non-$200 A2000 glove options

    I'm not a glove expert, but I have ordered 3 of the Gloveworks custom. 2 of the Game Day, and 1 Pro Steerhide. Overall I like them. My DD is a diehard Marucci customs. She has the Pro, but its her backup. Her description is "it's too slick". The Gloveworks are stiff, seem to be well made, and I...
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    Rawlings glove question

    Never back in my baseball days did I see anybody doing it. Granted that was 30+ years ago. @ANNASDAD suggested it to me for DD a few years ago, she tried it, loved it, and would not even consider going back traditional, even on the infield practice days. Every time she gets a chance, she'll tell...
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    Showcase camps are they worth it?

    Agree 100%. Coach Pack camps are worth the money. Teams or individual players can sign up. Elite 80 if you want to research them.
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    Do Ghost Advanced bats REALLY break a lot?

    My DD has fallen for Ghost bats She swings the 2pc Advance far better than anything else. The 1 pc, not so much. We have or had 5 total, and has not broken 1. 32/22 2020 Advance is almost 3 years old, uses 4-5 times a week. Just picked up a 2022 Advanced 33/22 from @LEsoftballdad ( great price...
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    Does the brand matter?

    I think as a parent, the tournament director is more important than the letters. Clean, safe facilities. Games that start and end close to when they should. Enough blues to keep all games moving. All this will be handled by a competent director. I've also noticed that the different letters...
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    Meta X 33-10

    Sold
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    Meta X 33-10

    Price drop to $300
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    Meta X 33-10

    Looking to sell a barely used Slugger Meta X. 33 -10. Bought new Sept 2022. Not a warranty replacement. Will include original receipt. DD prefers ghost. $350 shipped or make me on offer if interested please. Thanks
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    When is it time for a new glove?

    Funny how quick that happens isn't it? Mine went from big box Wilsons, to a 44 pro (growth spurt / outgrew), to Marucci custom, with a Gloveworks backup. Then add in bats, bags, cleats, and OMG !!! batting gloves (hard on equipment). I'm sure I would cry/scream/cuss if I even attempted to calculate.
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    Custom glove experiences??

    The Marucci is great. The only reason I brought up the wear, is that it looks older than it is (mostly on outer shell, middle 2 finger slots). Every couple of months, I'll clean it and use Nokona glove conditioner on it. It seems to be only aesthetic, no issues on shape or inner linings.
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    Custom glove experiences??

    It's at " Glovewhispererperformance " going through his break in process (he actually called me a couple of hours ago to discuss details). I figured since this one wasn't her favorite, it was a good candidate to try the process out. The Gloveworks comes too stiff for my liking, @ANNASDAD would...
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    Custom glove experiences??

    Sorry I didn't see this thread when it was new. I ordered DD a Marucci Custom Oxbow last year. She is an outfielder, uses TIP / shift. Went 12.75 full trap web. She LOVES it. I will say that it hasn't held up as good as I hoped it would, but it has gotten used 2-3 practices a week, 25 travel...
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    Daughters new glove question

    @ Annasdad suggested TIP to me a few years ago. After 1 practice my DD hasn't ever switched back, even the few times she played 3rd. Definitely made a big difference with her. I recommend it to all outfielders.
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    Custom glove question

    Side note, I'm currently watching the Alabama / Georgia game, and Kilfoyl has yellow lacing and binding on her black Easton glove. I guess SEC blues have no issue with it?

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