Good Mitts?

[Parent]

I need a good but inexpensive catchers mitt to catch my DD. I get swollen knuckles if I use a glove. Are there any mitts with good padding for cheap? DD wants to step up practice time.

 

[MsDinosaur]

I think there are a lot of options out there. My DD, her catching coach, a high school girl who helps him and a teammate of DD's all use the Easton Synergy. It's not a new model anymore; I think it runs about $50 now. It's cut for women though, if you have large hands it might not be for you.

 

[alabama_lowlife]

I bought a mizuno franchise excel mitt to catch my DD pitching. I love it and it is what our 13-15yo catchers prefer to use as well. Last year in 12u they used it too.

 

[chinamigarden]

I too wanted to go inexpensive so I added a pad for when I catch my girl. They make several different types including a padded glove that looks like a batting glove but it has padding on the palm and parts of the fingers. The pad allowed me to use my current glove without having to buy a Mitt. Another option is to check out craigslist or play it again sport for a used Mitt.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I recently purchased an xprotex glove. I wish I had one a long time ago, to wear under every glove. I came across a code that worked and the price was reduced. I don't consider them cheap, but well worth the money.


http://www.xprotex.com/mens-batting-glove-s/53.htm

 

[starsnuffer]

Male or female?

The Louisville Slugger "Big Daddy" is designed for dads to catch their daughters, as pretty much most other gloves a guy can wear are either first base mitts for slowpitch or we're trying to squeeze into mitts designed for women. I think it runs around $70.

-W

 

[redhotcoach]

My absolute fav: Akadema praying mantis

Akadema - APM66-RT - Akadema APM-66REG Praying Mantis Series 34 Inch Fast Pitch Softball Catchers Mitt Right Hand Throw - Neobits Inc.

You will be surprised the difference catching her with a good catcher's mitt.