My daughter used a 11.25" ignitor last season and it was great. It was a great glove but it's really short and tough to catch pop ups on an 11" ball unless they have great hands. Seems more fit for a baseball.Good morning- Just joined as I have a similar question for my just turned 7 yr old. Please lmk if I'm in the wrong thread for this. I'm also looking at a Bradley 11.25" Ignitor series for her (but struggling w the size decision 11.75, 12?). There seems to be different thoughts on size depending on who I talk to. Wouldn't a smaller, properly fit glove help kids focus more on catching/fielding with proper fundamentals than a larger glove they rely on to compensate? Most 8U kids aren't catching flyballs. I would think a 12"+ glove may have them compensate more.
Either way, appreciate the feedback on the Bradley (& justify the $!)
Thanks.
At her age I may go with an 11.5" glove, but 11.75" at the very max! She's going to be using the smaller ball for still a good while.Good morning- Just joined as I have a similar question for my just turned 7 yr old. Please lmk if I'm in the wrong thread for this. I'm also looking at a Bradley 11.25" Ignitor series for her (but struggling w the size decision 11.75, 12?). There seems to be different thoughts on size depending on who I talk to. Wouldn't a smaller, properly fit glove help kids focus more on catching/fielding with proper fundamentals than a larger glove they rely on to compensate? Most 8U kids aren't catching flyballs. I would think a 12"+ glove may have them compensate more.
Either way, appreciate the feedback on the Bradley (& justify the $!)
Thanks.
Appreciate all the feedback. Was there a significant quality difference b/w Ignitor and Next Play? Leaning towards 11.75 Ignitor. Ignitor has the wrist adjustment that may be helpful for smaller kids.My daughter used a 11.25" ignitor last season and it was great. It was a great glove but it's really short and tough to catch pop ups on an 11" ball unless they have great hands. Seems more fit for a baseball.
Moved her to a 11.75" Next Play during all star season and her catching got a lot more consistent. She turns 7 next month.
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I would get the ignitor, the hand stall probably fits a 7 year old better.Appreciate all the feedback. Was there a significant quality difference b/w Ignitor and Next Play? Leaning towards 11.75 Ignitor. Ignitor has the wrist adjustment that may be helpful for smaller kids.