Reccomend a non velcro clasp Catchers glove

[SBDadSanDiego]

DD has been using an Akedema, and likes it, but the velcro is failing.
Had a Nokona previously.. It just didn't fit her right, too heavy, too loose.

If it helps, she is 12 y/o 5' 7 about 130.
Would love to get something that will last.

Thanks.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Have you thought about getting it repaired? Bretman gets really good reviews on his work. The Glove Shop | Baseball and Softball Glove Repair- Vintage & Antique Glove Collecting (email for free estimates and appraisals)

 

[SBDadSanDiego]

Thanks Amy, I really don't want to spend $$ for repairs.. It's not a high end Akedema, It's the entry model (AEA-65) I imagine with shipping back and forth, plus the cost of repairs, I would be at, or near what I paid for it ($70 or so) and I really am not a fan of velcro anyway.
I have thought about getting the pro model version of her current glove, but no one has it local, and I hate to order it without her trying it on.

 

[Hoover's Dad]

Rawlings has some nice mits with the leather draw string type wrist clasp.

 

[SBDadSanDiego]

Rawlings has some nice mits with the leather draw string type wrist clasp.

Thanks, I saw a few of those, have my eye on this one at the moment.
Rawlings Gold Glove 33" Fast Pitch Catcher's Mitt GGFPCMBR

 

[Bishop]

I picked up a Mizuno GSX82 a few months ago. No velcro, leather strap to tighten the wrist opening. I really like it. It just keeps getting better and better the more it gets worn in.

 

[SBDadSanDiego]

Thanks for all your suggestions.. I ended up finding a used SSK MPF22 that was in awesome shape.

 

[SoCalDad]

Thanks for all your suggestions.. I ended up finding a used SSK MPF22 that was in awesome shape.

Awesome glove. Bought one for DD a couple years back when she caught and ended up using it myself now that she pitches. Got mine at PIAS used and it looked as good as new.

 

[SBDadSanDiego]

Awesome glove. Bought one for DD a couple years back when she caught and ended up using it myself now that she pitches. Got mine at PIAS used and it looked as good as new.

I have heard so many good things about this glove, from so many people.
It makes you wonder why the heck they quit making it.

 

[SBDadSanDiego]

I'm completely jazzed right now, I bought the SSk from Craigslist clear across the country, the ad said "used".
This thing is brand spanking new, not sure it ever saw a ball in the pocket!!
A rare moment of luck for me haha.