DD is ready for a new glove. I've seen lots of positive feed back about All-Star, and particularly the Vela. It appears the Vela has been replaced by the AF Elite series. I am looking at a 12" glove with the H-web. This glove only comes in black in the 12" size. The brown leather glove in this size appears to only come with a basket web.
My question is, is there a difference in the quality, or durability of the black leather vs the brown? Will break in be the same?
As someone with little to no knowledge of gloves, my expectation is that they should be the same quality and the difference purely aesthetic, but every other thread on here confirms that my expectations and reality rarely converge on softball related subjects.
Edit- She primarily plays 3rd, with some outfield mixed in.
My question is, is there a difference in the quality, or durability of the black leather vs the brown? Will break in be the same?
As someone with little to no knowledge of gloves, my expectation is that they should be the same quality and the difference purely aesthetic, but every other thread on here confirms that my expectations and reality rarely converge on softball related subjects.
Edit- She primarily plays 3rd, with some outfield mixed in.
AF-ELITE™ SERIES // 12
Designed for competitive fastpitch players, AF-Elite fielding gloves bring a premium-level of materials, patterns and feel to all positions. All gloves are constructed with full-grain steer hide for elite level durability and performance. An open-back with pull strings allow players to adjust...
www.all-starsports.com
AF-ELITE™ SERIES // 12" UTILITY GLOVE
Designed for competitive fastpitch players, AF-Elite fielding gloves bring a premium-level of materials, patterns and feel to all positions. All gloves are constructed with full-grain steer hide for elite level durability and performance. An open-back with pull strings allow players to adjust...
www.all-starsports.com