Glove size for pitcher

[Classof2020]

This thread has been very helpful.

Any advice for ordering a glove on-line. Really nervous about finding a good fit and feel. Also worried about something that is game ready - but then get's too soft too quickly . . .

 

[SBmom8992]

This thread has been very helpful.

Any advice for ordering a glove on-line. Really nervous about finding a good fit and feel. Also worried about something that is game ready - but then get's too soft too quickly . . .

Wound up buying a 12" Cat A2000. Ordered from Eastbay with 20% discount code around the holidays. Easy to break in and beautifully constructed glove.

 

[Eric F]

This thread has been very helpful.

Any advice for ordering a glove on-line. Really nervous about finding a good fit and feel. Also worried about something that is game ready - but then get's too soft too quickly . . .

JustBallGloves.com: Baseball & Softball Gloves & More With Free Shipping has a very generous return policy. More than a few DFP'ers have ordered multiple gloves at once, had their DD try them, and returned what they didn't like.

 

[quincy]

Any advice for ordering a glove on-line. Really nervous about finding a good fit and feel. Also worried about something that is game ready - but then get's too soft too quickly . . .

DD uses an Akadema Glove that meets your criteria. Not quite game ready but is easy to break in and will last a while. The higher end gloves will take a while to break in.

If you have a Dick's Sporting Goods by you they have a fair selection of gloves so you can take a look before you order on-line.

 

[corlay]

Any advice for ordering a glove on-line. Really nervous about finding a good fit and feel. Also worried about something that is game ready - but then get's too soft too quickly . . .

a note about the Vinci's: Their premium, kip-leather gloves take a LONG time to break-in,
and definitely do not arrive "game ready" out of the box.
One the flip-side, they are VERY well-made, and will last a good long time, especially if cared for properly.
Bought my DD pitcher a 12.5" back in the Fall, and through Winter work-outs, it is broken-in now - but it took a while.

I bought myself Vinci's base-model catcher's glove back in the Fall, too.
It is Steer hide leather, and broke-in MUCH faster.
Almost game-ready after a few weeks of use.
So, if quick break-in is important, maybe get a Steer hide leather model if thinking Vinci?