All star vela questions
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The pocket is massive because you don't have a stall for the index finger. That's extra material for the pocket and webbing. It's much easier to close because a closed hand squeezes harder than an open hand. Just like a catcher's mitt. that said the glove this is very stiff and requires break in. I believe it's made of steerhide. It's definitely a great glove to consider. I would suggest an 11.5in. don't take my word order to and return the one you don't want.
My DD uses a 12.5" for her fielding glove. The 3-finger design is a good concept, but doesn't quite create the same leverage like you get with a finger-shift in a regular glove. My DD is actually finger-shifting in the Vela glove, stuffing 3 fingers in the pinky/ring stall. That said, the All-Star gloves are well built with good materials. A 12" glove for a 10yo would be a good choice. Expect some break-in time. These things are pretty stiff out of the box.
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Dd has the 12 inch basket weave pocket. It looks right at home on her hand pitching. She's 11. Hated giving up her finch but loves
her Vela now. Breaking in she had mixed feelings about the stiff glove but it saved her hand from stings. I used a hot glove kit and have
since switched to a light leather conditioner. Tightened up the laces this spring and it was like new again. Getting a little loose now but I'm
not touching it anytime soon. It performs well and pops better than most the catchers mitts I see. i think the 12 inch was spot on for my
Girl. Pockets huge on the 3 finger. I see some girls throwing gloves around, kicking them and what not. Dd holds hers near her heart!
her Vela now. Breaking in she had mixed feelings about the stiff glove but it saved her hand from stings. I used a hot glove kit and have
since switched to a light leather conditioner. Tightened up the laces this spring and it was like new again. Getting a little loose now but I'm
not touching it anytime soon. It performs well and pops better than most the catchers mitts I see. i think the 12 inch was spot on for my
Girl. Pockets huge on the 3 finger. I see some girls throwing gloves around, kicking them and what not. Dd holds hers near her heart!
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