- Jan 22, 2022
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Did you wait until moving to 14U or perhaps freshman year for going with a nicer/upper-end catcher's mitt?
What age did you buy a nicer catcher's mitt?
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We went with a Rawlings Liberty Advanced at 14U. That lasted through HS. When she committed to college, I upgraded her mitt to a custom Heart of The Hide.
It just depends on how hard the pitchers throw for whom she catches.
It just depends on how hard the pitchers throw for whom she catches.
44, purchased today actually.
I think I count since I've only caught pitches from middle school and high school kids. Went from a 33 All-Star someone gave me brand new, to a Liberty Advanced. I upgraded because the $125 All-Star was starting to get flimsy after about 30k catches between 35 and 45mph (so there's your number for any age player using one). A lot of snow cone stuff was folding the pocket over and getting past me, and the thumb side is a little flimsy and my catching thumb is prone to dislocation. It's happened four times over the past couple years, plus I dislocate it other ways such as a few weeks ago when opening the mailbox. : |
I think I count since I've only caught pitches from middle school and high school kids. Went from a 33 All-Star someone gave me brand new, to a Liberty Advanced. I upgraded because the $125 All-Star was starting to get flimsy after about 30k catches between 35 and 45mph (so there's your number for any age player using one). A lot of snow cone stuff was folding the pocket over and getting past me, and the thumb side is a little flimsy and my catching thumb is prone to dislocation. It's happened four times over the past couple years, plus I dislocate it other ways such as a few weeks ago when opening the mailbox. : |
Think I was either 49 or 50?
- Apr 10, 2021
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41 - my hand was begging for more padding once DD pitches reached about 45mph or so.
Rawlings gg elite....stiff glove initially, but great now.
Rawlings gg elite....stiff glove initially, but great now.
- Apr 10, 2021
- 15
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41 - my hand was begging for more padding once DD pitches reached about 45mph or so.
Rawlings gg elite....stiff glove initially, but great now.
Rawlings gg elite....stiff glove initially, but great now.
Assuming you're talking about a players glove (and not for you) - I upgraded from an entry level All-Star (made for a 10" or 11" anyway) to the All-Star CMW-3001 I think 1/2 way through the initial 12U season (so winter of 11U?). It may be a little heavier than others, but that's comparing it to lower end Mizuno's, which is what I see the most. (Love Mizuno's, btw, especially their Pro Select line). Probably the same weight as an A2000.
I wouldn't wait too long - if the glove is getting worn out, you're increasing the risk to injuring the thumb, or just plain missing balls due to the smaller size.
Seeing the other responses - for me - got a Liberty Advanced about 5 years ago. I've caught up to around 60mph with it with no issues.
I wouldn't wait too long - if the glove is getting worn out, you're increasing the risk to injuring the thumb, or just plain missing balls due to the smaller size.
Seeing the other responses - for me - got a Liberty Advanced about 5 years ago. I've caught up to around 60mph with it with no issues.
- May 13, 2023
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I have never bought one.
For others who would like to buy one there are reasonably priced catchers glove available. That are good materials and will work fine. Then you can go from there.
@ANNASDAD will probably be happy to shop for you
Bought a custom Rawling's catcher's mitt for my daughter when she was 14. She's graduating next spring and it's still holding up great!
Those GG's are hard as rocks. Like, they're a special Brees of stiffness. I've been breaking my daughter's fielding glove in for a year. Only through use, but still. I've never had one take even 6 months until now. And it's still got a little ways to go.
