My dd's fielder's glove is a Rawlings Pro-Preferred 12.75 outfielders baseball mitt. It is also a thing of beauty. She chose it because it felt the best to her. Vinci, Mizuno, Nokona, Rawlings, Wilson......their top shelf gloves are all very good. It's really a matter of personal preference.
The Pro Preferred Is really an awesome glove, at least I think so. I have the 12.75 In the Trap-eze design and It put all of my old faithfuls Into 100% retirement the first day I un-boxed It. I use It for absolutely everything. Its Kip leather so Its a little tough to break In at first. But that problem comes with pretty much all high quality leather that doesn't come pre broken. Ive always been told though, the harder It Is to break In the longer Its going to last you. Its re-assuring that with that price tag It will last many many years to come.
My daughter uses the LS Xeno with closed webbing In 12". Its an OK glove, durable, but probably best suited for the outfield. However this season she Is playing second or short stop full time. I need to start looking for something that will be a little more optimized for infield play as soon as I replenish the equipment funds after purchasing the new LXT. At least that way she will have a glove that will suite most any position they have her play. Shes a smaller girl so Im interested In any suggestions anyone might have for an infield glove for her. Im thinking 11.75" with an H web.
The Pro Preferred Is really an awesome glove, at least I think so. I have the 12.75 In the Trap-eze design and It put all of my old faithfuls Into 100% retirement the first day I un-boxed It. I use It for absolutely everything. Its Kip leather so Its a little tough to break In at first. But that problem comes with pretty much all high quality leather that doesn't come pre broken. Ive always been told though, the harder It Is to break In the longer Its going to last you. Its re-assuring that with that price tag It will last many many years to come.
My daughter uses the LS Xeno with closed webbing In 12". Its an OK glove, durable, but probably best suited for the outfield. However this season she Is playing second or short stop full time. I need to start looking for something that will be a little more optimized for infield play as soon as I replenish the equipment funds after purchasing the new LXT. At least that way she will have a glove that will suite most any position they have her play. Shes a smaller girl so Im interested In any suggestions anyone might have for an infield glove for her. Im thinking 11.75" with an H web.