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

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

Wilson Sporting Goods has been making ball gloves for almost as long as there’s been baseball. Now owned by Finland-based Amer Sports, Wilson got into sporting goods in 1914. From the beginning, Wilson gloves have been among America’s favorites. Our “Best of” pick—the A3000 KG4 glove, made on an 11.5 inch infield glove pattern—continues that tradition. It features some of the most advanced design in the industry. Its improved unidirectional construction helps make the glove flexible and st... FULL REVIEW