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I apologize, as I just didn't elaborate enough - the Heart of the Hide gloves are significantly higher quality gloves than any of the midrange Steerhide gloves, and lets not get it wrong, its all cow leather, just different cuts. The cuts of steerhide used in the lower and midrange gloves is not the same cut used on the HOtH or Pro choice gloves.
With that being said, the Kip leather option IMHO is a better option over the midrange steerhide gloves - for girls that are going to play a lot, as it holds up longer as the leather is higher quality and more consistent. Is the HoTH and PC gloves also good choices? Absolutely. One of the main reasons that board loves Vinci's so much is that you can get those higher quality gloves for a pretty good price.
Ultimately, gloves are a personal preference - regardless of brand - the confidence of having a glove you love and are comfortable with is much more important than anything else
And I don't take it as bashing Vinci, the more informed we all are the better we all are - I love my 22 series gloves, I personally use one - but ultimately they will not hold up as long as the upper end gloves (from any brand) with everyday play.
Annasdad have you had hands on any of the Vinci Optimus gloves at all?
With that being said, the Kip leather option IMHO is a better option over the midrange steerhide gloves - for girls that are going to play a lot, as it holds up longer as the leather is higher quality and more consistent. Is the HoTH and PC gloves also good choices? Absolutely. One of the main reasons that board loves Vinci's so much is that you can get those higher quality gloves for a pretty good price.
Ultimately, gloves are a personal preference - regardless of brand - the confidence of having a glove you love and are comfortable with is much more important than anything else
And I don't take it as bashing Vinci, the more informed we all are the better we all are - I love my 22 series gloves, I personally use one - but ultimately they will not hold up as long as the upper end gloves (from any brand) with everyday play.
Annasdad have you had hands on any of the Vinci Optimus gloves at all?
I believe those are steerhide gloves, and also the reason I don't recommend the 22 series Vinci gloves for people that are going to use it more than a season or two , or as a secondary glove (like someone who plays 1 game at first base a weekend) as they just don't hold up to the rigors of every day play for longer than that.
Hey Drakemir, sorry but I've got to disagree with your comparison of steerhide to kip unless you're just comparing Vinci's 22 series steerhide leather to Vinci's Kip leather? As someone who's had probably 10 Vinci's through my hands, and probably 8 of those kip, I'll take a steerhide Heart of the Hide Rawlings, whether it be their horween or Japanese tan leather any and everyday of the week over Vinci's Kip. There's no comparison! I also have a 30+ year old Wilson A2000 XLO that's Japanese tan leather, it's been through the ringer and I still use it, they don't make a Vinci today that could stand up to what that Wilson has seen over the past 3 decades!
Not a slam on Vinci, we use them and my DD loves them (more than me lately) I just don't agree with the steerhide comparison. You should buy a Rawlings PRO1000HC from Don Morton's sports and experience the wow factor for yourself.
Edit: BTW, the steerhide leather on the last JCV-22 mitt was outstanding!