looking at JCV34 34inch for 12U catcher

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Dec 14, 2014
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2nd year catcher who catches 90% of the games for her team and I am looking to provide a better glove than the mizuno she is using today to take some of the sting out. Also would like her to have a better glove was directed to Vinci.
 

ArkFastpitch

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Sep 20, 2013
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Send Casedawg51 a PM and tell him what you are looking for. He is a Vinci rep. I have bought 2 gloves from him.
 
Nov 23, 2014
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I tried to send Casedawg a message as well but it said his quota is full and he needs to clear space. Casedawg I'm interested in a Vinci mitt please!
 
Feb 12, 2014
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I was working with Casedawg back in August on a Vinci mitt. Got right to the point of purchase and he disappeared. Haven't heard from him since. You might want to try chazbz1. I believe he reps Vinci as well.
 
May 24, 2013
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Or talk to Eric F about an Akadema glove. He reps for them and is pretty accessible on the site.

Thanks for the props, JJ. :)

Vinci makes excellent-quality catchers mitts with unequaled palm protection, and the service from Casey or Chaz is first-rate (both of them are great guys). For MANY players, the Vinci is their "forever" mitt. That said, there are a couple of people (including my DD) who have found that the palm protection in the Vinci is too much, and they drop a significant amount of pitches because they can't feel the ball in the mitt.

The Akadema catchers mitts are nicely-built, but do not offer the palm protection of the Vinci. I would compare the Akadema's padding to a Mizuno GXS92 in the palm, but with better thumb protection.
 
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Feb 3, 2011
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2nd year catcher who catches 90% of the games for her team
Either your team needs to develop or find another capable catcher or you should probably find her a better team. Catching 90% of the time is too many innings for an 11-12yo with an average TB schedule.
 

Greenmonsters

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I don't know a college catcher who has switched to another mitt after using a Vinci. IMO, the lack of feel/feedback that EF's DD has experienced will likely become a non-issue when the pitching speeds consistently exceed 55, at which time the 'extra' padding becomes a close friend and valued protector. And if you get one through Casedawg or Chaz, the mitt is a real value compared to others' top end models!
 

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