New to catching - advice on gear needed

[bmakj]

If you can find the All-Star CMW3000 get it. My DD is a lefty that catches and that glove is a beast!

this is what DD uses as well, took a bit to break in, but now she loves it. has a good pop too!

 

[bmakj]

I went with the All-Star Players Series set, my really problem is finding a left hand throw catchers mitt. I looked at the All-Star mentioned, but can’t find it in left hand. Also, waiting on one of the DFP members about the Vinci.

AS CMW3000 is available left hand throw, as are most of the higher end mitts. just got to look around.

 

[TigerFanatic1]

AS CMW3000 is available left hand throw, as are most of the higher end mitts. just got to look around.

Thanks, I ended up finding a few gloves on AdStarr. They had a few that were for 12U (she’s 10), so I ordered a Rawlings shut out to try. Obviously it isn’t going to be great glove, but I at least need something for her to practice with and it shouldn’t take much break in. If she handles it well and coach leaves her at catcher, I will upgrade to a better glove. I’m still feeling like I should have got a middle of the road quality 12” or 12-1/2” 1B mitt, as I expect the above glove’s padding will likely be the equivalent of that.

 

[bmakj]

if she catches anyone throwing pretty good heat, you may want to get her an inner glove as well, they are only like $20, and can help when the padding is not quite up to par in the mitt (DD did this in her Mizuno prospect mitt until her CMW3000 was broken in).

 

[TigerFanatic1]

I may have spoke too soon, AdStarr didn’t receive the order and it doesn’t look like Rawlings carries the glove any longer. They are going to attempt to run it again. I reached out to a second DFP member about the Vinci, as I think the Fortus is probably a better choice than the Rawlings. If that doesn’t work out, I’ll likely go with the prospect, Mizuno shows they carry it in left hand throw.

I ordered a sting pad for now. Once we finally get a mitt in, o will see if there is enough room for the inner glove.

 

[Fort83]

Thanks, I ended up finding a few gloves on AdStarr. They had a few that were for 12U (she’s 10), so I ordered a Rawlings shut out to try. Obviously it isn’t going to be great glove, but I at least need something for her to practice with and it shouldn’t take much break in. If she handles it well and coach leaves her at catcher, I will upgrade to a better glove. I’m still feeling like I should have got a middle of the road quality 12” or 12-1/2” 1B mitt, as I expect the above glove’s padding will likely be the equivalent of that.

DD was using a Louisville Xeno mitt for a few years and it worked out great. It just broke down really fast and the thumb got soft. With a thumb guard on she ended up breaking the growth plate in her glove thumb and the only thing I can come up with other than being lazy was that the ball pushed her thumb back in the guard.

I knew her glove was wearing out and didn't do anything about it until it was to late. Even with the new glove she was timid for a spell but has since recovered. For this reason I feel it is important not to skimp on a catchers mitt. Not know where you live and not knowing how the seasons really work for you, right now is the time to invest so the glove is ready for spring.

 

[TigerFanatic1]

I agree 100% Fort. I’m just concerned with her being able to handle an adult 33”+ mitt at 10. Honestly, with a Youth type mitt, I expect it will last through fall ball (few tourneys) and maybe a little into spring.

 

[bmakj]

I may have spoke too soon, AdStarr didn’t receive the order and it doesn’t look like Rawlings carries the glove any longer. They are going to attempt to run it again. I reached out to a second DFP member about the Vinci, as I think the Fortus is probably a better choice than the Rawlings. If that doesn’t work out, I’ll likely go with the prospect, Mizuno shows they carry it in left hand throw.

I ordered a sting pad for now. Once we finally get a mitt in, o will see if there is enough room for the inner glove.

FYI, Prospect was my DDs first mitt, and when she moved from rec to travel, it did not have adequate padding. with inner glove it worked for half a season.

 

[Eric F]

I agree 100% Fort. I’m just concerned with her being able to handle an adult 33”+ mitt at 10. Honestly, with a Youth type mitt, I expect it will last through fall ball (few tourneys) and maybe a little into spring.

My DD started with a 31.5" Mizuno Prospect mitt. It lasted for her first season of 10U rec fall ball, and the spring rec season. In her 2nd year of 10U, she used a 34" Miz and 33" Akadema. The lower-end Miz mitts don't last long, but they are easy to close, quick to break in, and have a deep pocket that builds confidence.

 

[TigerFanatic1]

Well, the Rawlings is not available, back to the drawing board....