Anyhow, based on the great responses I'll get her a purpose built 1b mitt to add to her bag. It would be nice if we could get a combo discount glove purchase so I could get an outfield glove at the same time and then she would be equipped to play anywhere
What makes them junk? Are they worth the $200 they're now routinely selling for? No. But IMO a far cry from junk. I have a catcher's mitt which I would say is only a step or two below an All-Star. And helped break in a fielders glove for a team member - softer leather, but again, far from junk, and well-suited for 12U-JV-level play.The Easton will work fine for what you’re wanting. It won’t last forever, but if she turns out to be first base, then you can upgrade if needed.
Just stay away from the liberty advanced mitts…they‘re junk.
I agree, even though I rag on the Liberty Advanced….quite often, I wouldn’t call them junk, mainly because they still have some of Rawlings noted patterns.What makes them junk? Are they worth the $200 they're now routinely selling for? No. But IMO a far cry from junk. I have a catcher's mitt which I would say is only a step or two below an All-Star. And helped break in a fielders glove for a team member - softer leather, but again, far from junk, and well-suited for 12U-JV-level play.
You’re going to lose your street cred talking like that.I agree, even though I rag on the Liberty Advanced….quite often, I wouldn’t call them junk, mainly because they still have some of Rawlings noted patterns.
Now would I ever buy one? Most definitely not, but still not junk.
Haha, I did say I’d never buy one! They do have their place with some (lots) of wimpy girls!You’re going to lose your street cred talking like that.
I did buy a LA first base mitt for my oldest and it was junk. It wouldn’t hold its shape after about month and was a limp noodle half way through the season.
I‘m a Rawlings guy, but I’ll never buy another liberty advanced.
My daughters both use Liberty Advanced mitts. One for catching, and the other for 1B. The 1B mitt is a second position, so I wasn't going to spend big money on a position she plays maybe 25% of the time. The catcher loves her LA mitt, and getting her to switch has been near impossible.You’re going to lose your street cred talking like that.
I did buy a LA first base mitt for my oldest and it was junk. It wouldn’t hold its shape after about month and was a limp noodle half way through the season.
I‘m a Rawlings guy, but I’ll never buy another liberty advanced.