Have a DD in 8U who is a few weeks into softball. Struggling to find a glove for her that works. Bought a $50-60 dollar glove from Dicks but it’s like 9 inch and looks more like a t ball glove so she struggles to catch balls with it. A family member gave us a used 12 inch but it’s floppy and almost too big. Does anyone have any recommendations for a glove for really small hands? And also tips on how to break it in. Thanks a lot.
Glove recommended for small 8U
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When DD was that age in rec level play, she used the Mizuno Prospect Finch series glove, I think in 11" or 11.5". the back of the fingers are mesh instead of leather so no real break-in needed. They aren't high quality gloves by any stretch of the imagination, but they'll be functional for small hands.
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Those Mizuno's mentioned above can be great starter gloves, but they won't last too long if they see a lot of use. You can usually get them very cheap, but you do get what you pay for. If you want to invest a little more money in a much higher quality glove, I'd recommend looking at Bradley gloves. DD has loved the two she's owned.
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12 inches isn't a bad size for 8U. If you tighten the laces on the glove, you'd be amazed at 1) how much excess lacing you'll have hanging off the glove, and 2) how much just tightening the laces helps to reshape the glove.
If you're really adventurous, take an hour and re-lace the glove. Post a picture of the floppy one and I'm sure you'll get several additional responses.
If you're really adventurous, take an hour and re-lace the glove. Post a picture of the floppy one and I'm sure you'll get several additional responses.
That floppy 12" might be just the thing for her.
One of the main issues young girls have is closing the glove (to catch a ball). They love floppy gloves because they are effortless to close. I'd actually work with that a bit before trying and spending on something new.
One of the main issues young girls have is closing the glove (to catch a ball). They love floppy gloves because they are effortless to close. I'd actually work with that a bit before trying and spending on something new.
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12" Mizuno Prospect Select Series is what I bought my 8 year old when she started playing all summer - super easy to break in. I just replaced it today - she is 11. Hundreds of games and practices and many evenings playing catch. The glove finally gave out in practice Sunday when a fly ball hit in the pocket...and then kept going simply due to the glove being so extremely floppy. Great glove for a beginner.
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Can you share a link? Looked around on google and the amount of mizuno gloves is crazy
DD also used a Finch glove at this age, do not recall the size but she liked it. She did not particularly like the color of the glove but the glove itself was good and reasonably priced. No break in time, it is ready from the get go.
(As a side note DD was the smallest player on Team so I think it would work for your DD too.)
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