Understood, but a 1B glove offers you a longer glove for reaching and it will be easier to find a model that fits your hand for your budget. If the thinner padding becomes a problem, you can always solve that with different products on your hand.
I've used 1B for years and because of its much larger pocket, hardly ever received one in the palm where it would hurt.
Sorry didn't mean to sound like an rear, I just want a catcher's mitt, thanks for your info.
If you can raise you budget a few bucks, I'd suggest this mitt. Excellent leather and absolutely huge hand stall.
Mizuno 311940 Classic GXS31TG Fastpitch Series Catcher's Mitt RHT | eBay
This is the one I just ordered, $141. Wife let me up the amount I was looking to spend, lol.
I needed to get a catchers mitt because when setting up behind the plate and making a target, catching in the palm was frequent.I've used 1B for years and because of its much larger pocket, hardly ever received one in the palm where it would hurt.