c4in

Let me hear the pros and cons of the mitts you are familure with. I am trying to choose one for my HS Freshman dd. As of now, she is looking at the Worth Liberty.
Thanks!! Scott

ChebJudy

My DD loves Mizuno. She needed a bigger Mitt this year, she will be a freshman also. I went the extra yard and got her the top of the line Mizuno catchers mitt. (pretty good deal on amazon). I can't remember the number of it right now. She was able to use it right away. She's been using it for about two months. I'm hoping that it will last her through HS, but it probably won't. I've told her that no one else is to use that mitt. I want it shaped to her hand and no one else.

yoda1277

I personally have had good luck with Akadema fielding gloves. Have never used a catcher's glove but did some quick research on them before this post and they seem to be made in a similar fashion. Some of their fielding gloves are already broke in so they can be used right away. Not 100% sure about the catchers mitts.

Good Luck with your search.

cnewman

For the money, I think Mizuno makes a pretty good mitt or glove.
The mitts and gloves with the Power Lock closure break in pretty easy.
I think the GXS100 is pretty good for younger players and at 39.95 not a bad price. and the Velco wrist strap makes it nice.
The GXS91 Model would probably be more for your player at runs about $10.00 more
Hope this helps with your search.

Winchester

I purchased the Liberty for my DD last year. It was a good glove last year but seemed to break down this year during play. I like Glovesmith due to the quality and price. The only problem with Glovesmith is they don't make a female specific glove. Nokona makes the best female mitt IMHO if you are willing to spend the money.

Amy in AZ.

Winchester - a glove that is that expensive, should last more than one year. I would try to give the company a call.

I use SSK, but they are hard to find, now. I guess the company was sold or went bankrupt.

Winchester

With my DD it's usually fashion over function. I wasn't too excited about purchasing the Liberty since I knew nothing of the companies gloves and thought it was a marketing ploy aimed at girls fashion impulse until I spoke with a Rawlings rep. The Rawlings rep told me they owned Worth and that it was a good glove. I guess it comes down to the quality of leather, amount of use, caretaking and personal opinion. My DD still uses the Liberty and I want to buy another mitt due to the glove breaking down IMO. The sides of the glove don't have the firm feel I like. She likes the Liberty and I don't but she makes the call since she is the one using it.

kenkrause

I've had several girls use Akadema gloves, including one of my catchers, and they all love them. Quick break-in, good feel. In addition to the catcher's glove, I have players with a 12.5 and 12.75 fielders glove, and one with a first baseman's mitt.

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