I'll appreciate any input and experience anyone has similar to DD. She is 11.5 YO and plays 12U and sometimes 14U for her TB org when they need her. She is 5'5" and has hands proportionate to her height. Height models predict she'll be somewhere between 5'5" and 5'8". She primarily plays P and 3B and likes her 12" Mizuno. I'm looking at a 12.5" Nokona X2 Elite. I'm afraid it might be too large for now. And I'm a bit concerned that if she suddenly stopped growing, she couldn't use it. Again, all input is appreciated.
Need Advice on Glove Size
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I think you answered your own question: "She primarily plays P and 3B and likes her 12" Mizuno" and regarding the proposed new glove "I'm afraid it might be too large for now"
I personally think it's a mistake to buy softball equipment that kids will "grow into" whether its gloves, bats, helmets, cleats. I used to do this to try to save a buck but if the player is serious about the sport enough to play year round, buy them the best equipment you can afford for play right now, worry about next year or the year after when the time comes.
I personally think it's a mistake to buy softball equipment that kids will "grow into" whether its gloves, bats, helmets, cleats. I used to do this to try to save a buck but if the player is serious about the sport enough to play year round, buy them the best equipment you can afford for play right now, worry about next year or the year after when the time comes.
A good quality 12" for pitcher and infield is a good size to stick with. With gloves bigger is not better.
My 18U DD plays SS, is 5'8" and uses a 12" glove. As a middle infielder she is in and out of her glove quickly and more often than the corners and outfielders. She loves her 12" glove.
