Husband needs new glove..and I have no clue what to buy

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Looking for opinions on a good glove for my husband a new glove. For years he has used a tired beyond old glove for warm ups and throwing with 12 year old daughter who plays travel ball. Wanting to surprise him with a new one. He does not play in leagues, only for helping with my daughter (she plays 1st and 3rd base) in practices. He is a left handed thrower if that matters.Any suggestions? TIA
 

CoreSoftball20

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Let me see what I have. I think we have been sitting on a left throw glove since last year. If we have it, would sell cheap.
Its a good glove, just left throws don't sell for us
 
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Looking for opinions on a good glove for my husband a new glove. For years he has used a tired beyond old glove for warm ups and throwing with 12 year old daughter who plays travel ball. Wanting to surprise him with a new one. He does not play in leagues, only for helping with my daughter (she plays 1st and 3rd base) in practices. He is a left handed thrower if that matters.Any suggestions? TIA

What is your budget?

If CoreSoftball20 comes up empty, I suggest going to justballgloves.com (or a similar online retailer), and filtering your choices (LHT, budget, size, etc.). From there, pick the one that looks the best to you. Also keep in mind that most gloves for "fastpitch" are designed for a woman's hand. If your DH's hand is pretty large, he may find a fastpitch glove to be a little tight. If that's the case, consider looking at baseball outfield gloves (12.5" - 12.75") or slowpitch gloves.
 

CoreSoftball20

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We have a Miken Super Soft series 14" slowpitch closed web left throw. Would do 50 shipped if interested.

100 buck glove a year ago.
 
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JAD

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For a glove that is going to be used just for warmups, I would try Ebay or Play It Again Sports.
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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Looking for opinions on a good glove for my husband a new glove. For years he has used a tired beyond old glove for warm ups and throwing with 12 year old daughter who plays travel ball. Wanting to surprise him with a new one. He does not play in leagues, only for helping with my daughter (she plays 1st and 3rd base) in practices. He is a left handed thrower if that matters.Any suggestions? TIA

Any chance your DD is a lefty and can give him a hand-me-down?
 

ian

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Dad might not want a new glove yet. I dont change gloves like my wife changes purses :) What looks like a worn out glove may be a cherished item which functions perfectly. If you catch him using the old glove dont get offended. Your twelve year-old will finish that ol' thing off in no time.

That said, the glove core offered is a excellent purchase. Quality glove at an awesome price. Score. Thoughtful heartfelt useful gift, nice choice.
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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She said she wanted to surprise him with a new one.

I would rather get my DD a new Vinci from Casedawg51 and I get her hand-me-down, but the LH throw may be an issue. But I am still playing golf with clubs from 1980 while my DD gets a new bat every year.....
 

CoreSoftball20

Wilson = Evil Empire
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Kunkletown, PA
I would rather get my DD a new Vinci from Casedawg51 and I get her hand-me-down, but the LH throw may be an issue. But I am still playing golf with clubs from 1980 while my DD gets a new bat every year.....

Exactly, which might be why she wants a cheaper, new glove for him. Just something he can call his own, and not be ratty, worn out. Something new he can break in to fit him nicely to use all thru her playing years while they play catch and practice together.

Reminds me of Field of Dreams..."wanna have a catch dad" ...haha
 

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