How important is the glove actually?

[ANNASDAD]

Just curious?

 

[LEsoftballdad]

Meh. Who needs Horween?

 

[Veryzer]

Probably more psychologically than actually, which is to say, very important.

 

[Gambler Bob]

I personally think the glove is the most important piece of equipment a player has in their bag.

 

[Bonesaw]

I personally think the glove is the most important piece of equipment a player has in their bag.

I agree. Especially at the early ages/novice levels in softball.

 

[gmorg]

Very important, the glove is an extension of the player. The fit and feel of the glove should be second nature.

Not saying it has to be a crazy expensive glove, but needs to be well broken in and comfortable.

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[CoachJD]

Very important, the glove is an extension of the player. The fit and feel of the glove should be second nature.

Not saying it has to be a crazy expensive glove, but needs to be well broken in and comfortable.

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It very much does not have to be crazy expensive, though there obviously are gloves that are so cheap that they're almost worthless.

More important than the glove is teaching a kid how to use the glove. I guess, in a way, not too much different than a bat. Though I think you can go a lot farther with an $80-$100 glove than you can a bat that's under $100.

 

[LEsoftballdad]

It very much does not have to be crazy expensive, though there obviously are gloves that are so cheap that they're almost worthless.

More important than the glove is teaching a kid how to use the glove. I guess, in a way, not too much different than a bat. Though I think you can go a lot farther with an $80-$100 glove than you can a bat that's under $100.

And a high quality glove will last a lot longer than most bats.

 

[Sonerai]

Mariano Rivera used a sheet of cardboard as a kids and became pretty successful. Although he did say if you can afford a glove, you should buy one

I guess it really depends on the age of the kid and what level ball they are playing.

 

[ANNASDAD]

Some great replies, I was really just being facetious, but I'm sure a few of you here already knew that!

I do miss a certain exiled, sarcastic individual, he would have jumped all over this one! Someone here needs to step up!