girls catchers mitt advice

catcher22 · Aug 15, 2014

My daughter is 11 and moving up to the 12U level this year.
She currently has a 34" Mizuno GXS92DRG (black w/neon green trim) and she
handles it beautifully. She was just recruited for a 12U elite team in NH. She is very tall for her age.
At tryouts she said her hand hurt because the pitchers are throwing around 50+mph.

I am looking for a new 34" catchers mitt with good padding. less that $175 preferably.
the ones listed below seem to be the best options, what do you think.
I appreciate any help.

MIZUNO GXS57
WORTH LIBERTY LACMWN
AKADEMA AEA65-12
MIZUNO GXS92

riseball · Aug 15, 2014

In additional also get her a high quality inner glove. I would also looks at the Evoshield thumb guard.

guero_gordo · Aug 15, 2014

Mizuno Classic Fastpitch, such as the GXS33 are built on the same pattern as the other 34.5" gloves, but a tad better materials and a longer break-in period.
Since you put a pretty healthy price out there, take a look at the Worth Liberty as well.

Greenmonsters · Aug 15, 2014

Contact DFP member CaseDawg via private message about a Vinci in your price range. Casey hooked my college DD up w/ Vinci's top of the line mitt, the JCV-VM, and she loves it (and uses it without the need for any inner glove). The JCV-22 might be a better option given its smaller size and your DD's age. Talk to Casey and he'll give you the straight scoop!

machine · Aug 15, 2014

12 year old DD just got a JCV-22 to replace her loaner Mizuno GXC93 and loves it.
She wanted something with more padding...
Moved up to 14U and was catching pitcher 50mph+ with no problem or pain!

The JCV-22 breaks in faster and I believe is lighter than the JCV-VM.

Got this from CaseDawg.

Greenmonsters · Aug 15, 2014

machine said:
12 year old DD just got a JCV-22 to replace her loaner Mizuno GXC93 and loves it.
She wanted something with more padding...
Moved up to 14U and was catching pitcher 50mph+ with no problem or pain!

The JCV-22 breaks in faster and I believe is lighter than the JCV-VM.

Got this from CaseDawg.

^^^^^^^True

chazbz1 · Aug 16, 2014

You won't need an inner glove with the Vinci either. (Nor the Evoshield Thumb guard!) Check out the "Why Vinci" Article on ACC's FB page for more info on Vinci Gloves.

catcher22 · Aug 16, 2014

thanks for the help. Does the JCV-22 come in 34"? I really need a 34". Also, are there any good websites where I can see the full vinci collection I haven't been able to find much. Are these gloves new? thanks again

Greenmonsters · Aug 16, 2014

chazbz1 said:
You won't need an inner glove with the Vinci either. (Nor the Evoshield Thumb guard!) Check out the "Why Vinci" Article on ACC's FB page for more info on Vinci Gloves.

FWIW - You can also contact Chaz if you are interested in a Vinci!

ArkFastpitch · Aug 17, 2014

DD has a 34" Vinci JCV-VM. It may be slightly heavier than the JCV-22 but it is still by far lighter than any comparable sized mitt. It handles like a much smaller glove and is extremely durable. I have caught mid to upper 50's pitchers with it and with a mis-caught ball, don't feel a thing. They are iincredible gloves.

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