- Jun 8, 2016
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Too late you quoted me..it is now here for eternity..
New Glove time
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Well I’ll give myself up for a little comic relief, it’s a price I guess I’ll pay for the greater good here!Too late you quoted me..it is now here for eternity..
- Jun 8, 2016
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Yup and I could always tell my wife I was talking about her so I think I am safe...even though she has never worn leather..at least around me.
You could always go to latex if she doesn't like leather
Jumping in here ...and get back to OT ....DD is a 14 yo mid-fielder and has the 12" A2000 SR and been using it for about a year and a half. She's complaining about the ball popping out (I've seen it a couple times too) and just doesn't seem real happy with it. Also, as Annasdad stated, the heel of the glove is tough to deal with. Given she's in a similar situation to OP, I'm looking at the recommended PRO1000HC. Just wondering if I'm jumping the gun and maybe there's something I can do to salvage her current glove. I've relaced it once to stiffen the basket, but that's about it. Also, she hates changing gloves. So, whatever I do has to be worth the change.
Having said that, I am very tempted to just pull the trigger on that Rawlings and get her into something that will get her through HS and college.
....DD is a 14 yo mid-fielder and has the 12" A2000 SR and been using it for about a year and a half. She's complaining about the ball popping out (I've seen it a couple times too) and just doesn't seem real happy with it. Also, as Annasdad stated, the heel of the glove is tough to deal with. Given she's in a similar situation to OP, I'm looking at the recommended PRO1000HC. Just wondering if I'm jumping the gun and maybe there's something I can do to salvage her current glove. I've relaced it once to stiffen the basket, but that's about it. Also, she hates changing gloves. So, whatever I do has to be worth the change.Having said that, I am very tempted to just pull the trigger on that Rawlings and get her into something that will get her through HS and college.
I'd pull the trigger because she's not happy and 14yos need to be mentally happy with their equipment. Its much more likely she needs a slight physical improvement to her fielding but good luck getting her to believe that when there is something else to blame. Remember that middle infielders don't really field balls with their glove in most cases they are deflecting balls into their throwing hand with their glove so if its popping out frequently there's something out of whack with one hand or the other.
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She's always been a pretty good fielder; better than most around her. But yes, I haven't ruled out she could be developing a fielding issue. I just haven't been able to see anything stand out ...or her coaches. Having said that, if the depth of the PRO1000HC isn't quite enough for softball, that one may not work either. I suppose of we get it and she doesn't like the size, it can be returned as long as it's not used.
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I'm glad to hear others chirping about the A2000. I bought one during the Wilson sale last Fall and haven't been too impressed. I haven't broken in a glove of my own in forever though, so figured I just had to work it more. I find I don't have much feel with it, and balls pop out as a result - just practicing with the girls ... and that's embarrassing as a coach. I need to replace or rebuild my 25 year old beloved A9631 though. (Don't laugh, lots of memories in that glove!) Don't think it's worth rebuilding, so shopping again.
Rawlings Heart of the Hide PRO1000HC Baseball Glove 12 inch Right Hand Throw
Online Baseball Gloves and Baseball Bats for sale. In business since 1971. Find brands like Rawlings, Nokona, Marucci, Victus, All-Star, and many others to help you with your baseball equipment needs.
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This glove can't be beat for middle infielder, even if it is a baseball glove!
Rawlings Heart of the Hide PRO1000HC Baseball Glove 12 inch Right Hand Throw
Online Baseball Gloves and Baseball Bats for sale. In business since 1971. Find brands like Rawlings, Nokona, Marucci, Victus, All-Star, and many others to help you with your baseball equipment needs.
This glove can't be beat for middle infielder, even if it is a baseball glove!
Wow! Those pics are awesome and give a great sense of what it looks like with softballs. Thanks for that!
