Glove Question...12u outfielder

[txfastpitch07]

Greetings all, I have a 12u travel ball player that spends the vast majority of her time roaming the various outfield positions. Her all purpose glove ( a 12" Mizuno GFN-1200FI) has served its time admirably but its time for retirement. What size/model/brand gloves would you guys recommend to get her through the next couple of years. Not afraid to spend some money if I need to. Been a Rawlings guy myself for years but that may not be "cool" anymore. Thanks for any info.

 

[Eric F]

For a dedicated OF, you're probably going to want a 12.5"-12.75" glove.

If you have the budget, spending money on a high-level glove for a dedicated player of her age is reasonable (IMO).

Rawlings Liberty Advanced series is really nice, as are the Heart of the Hide gloves. Wilson A2000 is also a top-level choice. Others really worth considering are All-Star and Vinci.

 

[MadBandit22]

Greetings all, I have a 12u travel ball player that spends the vast majority of her time roaming the various outfield positions. Her all purpose glove ( a 12" Mizuno GFN-1200FI) has served its time admirably but its time for retirement. What size/model/brand gloves would you guys recommend to get her through the next couple of years. Not afraid to spend some money if I need to. Been a Rawlings guy myself for years but that may not be "cool" anymore. Thanks for any info.

Rawlings is still cool. Liberty Advanced 13” H web would be my choice for a reasonably priced quality glove.

 

[Enad23]

Since you guys are talking Rawlings I did see this the other day, thought was a good deal. Probably not the model you want for OF but just FYI

 

[justanotherguy]

Keep in mind we have a resident Vinci rep @Drakemir . We've got a 1b mitt and optimus catching mitt and they're top notch. Just shoot him a private message and he'll give you a list of gloves with the specs you're interested in.

 

[denise_anngolf]

I just received the Vinci BV1929-L 12.5" last week. We ordered from @Drakemir (Vinci rep). He's a busy guy, so he might not answer message right away. It is a great glove. @ANNASDAD knows everything about gloves. He is the one that recommended the glove for my DD, because she is on the petite side. Good luck!

 

[fuzzy2651]

My DD has been using the 12" RLA in both OF and IF for the past 2 years in 12U. Now that she's moving up I'm starting to consider a 12 1/2" just for her to use in OF. It might end up being either an A2000 or HOH. I know there's an RLA 12 1/2", but keeping a white glove white is more trouble than it's worth lol

 

[Strike2]

Nothing wrong with spending enough to get a decent glove, but some spend enough on one to buy TWO decent gloves. It's not like buying a bat; after ~ $50-75, you're buying long-term durability, not effectiveness. Don't buy one your DD hasn't tried on unless it's exactly the same design that she's already wearing.

 

[ANNASDAD]

Absolute no brainer here! Heck, order two!

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[HDawg]

My dd is a pitcher/of and uses 12.75’ Vinci and loves it.