Baseball Glove Research and Review
There’s probably no piece of sporting equipment on the planet that summons up more memories and emotions than a baseball glove. So we kept that tradition in mind when choosing our “Best of” picks. Admittedly it’s hard to limit ourselves to just three gloves—there are just so many great ones out there. So we picked two from makers you’re sure to recognize and a third from a less well-known manufacturer, but definitely a company that takes great pride in the history and spirit of the great American game of baseball.
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The gloves and other baseball equipment from Akadema are pretty much the opposite of traditional. But judging by the response their gloves are getting—from casual rec players to major leaguers—that’s a good thing. The Akadema Reptilian AXX 105 is a good example of what we mean. From first glance you can tell this is a different kind of glove. First there’s the “near fingerless” design—it creates a more natural pocket that delivers better shock absorption and ball control. This design als... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $200
If there’s a company more ingrained in baseball tradition than Wilson, it’s Rawlings. From its beginnings in 1887, Rawlings has been involved in Major League Baseball. Since 1976, it’s been the official supplier of baseballs, and, since 1985, the official supplier of uniforms. And from the start the company’s been making gloves for major leaguers. Our “Best of,” the Rawlings Primo Series PRM1150S, is the latest in that distinguished line. At first blush, you might wonder whether a baseball... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $400
Wilson Sporting Goods has been making baseballball gloves for almost as long as there’s been baseball, getting into sporting goods in 1914. From the beginning, Wilson gloves have been among America’s favorites. Our “Best of” pick, Wilson’s A2000 G4 glove with an 11.5 inch infield glove pattern - continues the tradition. It features some of the most advanced design in the industry. Its improved SuperSkin technology helps make the glove instantly flexible while it maintains a stable pocket. T... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $325.00
Posted by Bill WorpleJune 06, 2008 10:53
I've had an A2000 glove for years - extremely durable and broken in. It's starting to see more action as our boys are to the age where they want to play catch with "dad". Father and son catch is a lot of fun and one of those things you always imagine doing as a new dad, I'm hoping the old Wilson glove continues to see action as they grow older.
