Sizing catching equipment

[One2win]

Am looking for help on what size catching equipment to buy for a 12 year old. The sports stores in the local area do not have a good selection to try on and I would like to order some on-line.

She is ~59 inches tall and is average build.

Any comments appreciated.

 

[PAcoach]

Am looking for help on what size catching equipment to buy for a 12 year old. The sports stores in the local area do not have a good selection to try on and I would like to order some on-line.

She is ~59 inches tall and is average build.

Any comments appreciated.

I would think where ever your buying it from could help with this.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

You measure from the collar bone to the belly button for the chest protector. Leg guards are probably going to be for age 10 YO and a helmet would be youth sized.

 

[MsDinosaur]

I found this catcher's sizing info:

Catcher's Gear Sizing Chart

Helmets - How to find your hat size
• Place a measuring tape around your head just above the ears (Like you would place a hat on your head).
• Take the total circumference (distance around) in inches and match it to the chart below.
• For example: If your head measured 22 1/2 inches, your hat size would be 7 1/8.
Inches: 20 3/4 21 1/4 21 5/8 22 22 1/2 22 3/4 23 1/4 23 5/8 24 24 1/2 24 3/4 25 1/4
Hat Size: 6 5/8 6 3/4 6 7/8 7 7 1/8 7 1/4 7 3/8 7 1/2 7 5/8 7 3/4 7 7/8 8

Chest Protector
• To determine the correct size of chest protector, measure from the collar bone to the bottom of the torso.
• Match the measurement in inches to the size listed in the product description.
Leg Guards
• To determine the correct size of leg guards, measure from the middle of the kneecap to the ankle.
• Match the measurement in inches to the size listed in the product description.
Knee Savers
• To determine the size of knee saver you need measure your overall height
• Size Large typically fits those who are 5' 8" & up
• Size Small typically fits those who are 5' 7" & below

 

[Greenmonsters]

I think the catcher's "sets" are good until they've pretty well matured or have commited seriously to the position. I've posted below a link to a good All-Star brand package for girls 9-12. You can also find 13-15 sets but I think it would be too big for your DD right now.

All Star Softball Catchers Gear, Players Series Girls Softball Catcher Gear Set, Ages 9 - 12

 

[CPSBDad]

Here we shopped at a Sports Authority and found the Rawlings youth size for an 11 year old sufficient. They let us try it on. I just bought three catcher's mitts today online, to see if we can find one that is the right size for my DD, with a no questions asked return policy. The 34 incher I bought two years ago was a mistake--I didn't know any better then.

 

[2 DD Coach]

Listen to Amy in regards to the chest protector. If you go to low it will hit the knees in a squat and push up and choke her.