- Oct 2, 2012
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Is there a difference between the Wilson A2k and the Wilson A2000 lines. Reading the specs doesn't help me. thanks!
What size and brand of Glove does your DD use?
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From what I've read, while both lines are top quality, the A2000 is made with a thicker and sturdier leather. Thus, the vast majority of MLB players using Wilsons wear the A2000. Along those lines, the A2K should be a bit easier to break in.
Please don't take this as the gospel truth, I'm paraphrasing a ton of info I've absorbed over the last couple of weeks. Check out the fielding gloves threads on the SoftballFans.com forum for some really in-depth/borderline obsessive discussions!
DD is HS senior...uses 12.5" Insignia Aura (sadly discontinued model) for last couple years...always tell folks to spend extra $$ upfront for highest quality glove, break in properly (preferably without water), keep it cleaned, conditioned and relace once a year for best results.
My 17 DD plays 2B and CF. For 2B she uses a 11.75" Glovesmith Custom Glove. She chose the smaller size to get the ball out of the glove quickly. For CF, she uses a 12.75" Louisville Slugger Gold Glove. She is 5'3", but has fairly large hands for her size.
This is her 3rd year with the Glovesmith. We bought the stiffer leather and broke it in by using it. The goal is to get her all the way through high school and college. The LS is 1 1/2 years' old and is holding up very well. If she's just playing catch, she uses the IF glove as that is her preferred glove.
This is her 3rd year with the Glovesmith. We bought the stiffer leather and broke it in by using it. The goal is to get her all the way through high school and college. The LS is 1 1/2 years' old and is holding up very well. If she's just playing catch, she uses the IF glove as that is her preferred glove.
02Crush
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So we went with this. After two weeks of throwing it was a good intermediate selection. If she continues to care for this one I will invest mor on the next one for sure. She is just growing so much I worry about spending a lot on one just yet. It was $60. Wilson a600. All leather nice glove for a budget. It's a 12". 
02 Crush. FWIW, I just retired my Wilson A1000 after 30 years. It was a gift from my dad when I was eleven. It did sit in the closet for about 7 of those years. Other than the sweat rot in the palm it looks great on the outside with original laces. The only reason I retired it is a little brother of my DD teammate misplaced it this fall and an hour long anxiety attack until it was found was more than I could handle LOL!
Wilson has always made a quality glove and I believe your DD will be happy with her choice.
Wilson has always made a quality glove and I believe your DD will be happy with her choice.
DD just got a 12.75 Louisville Slugger Valkyrie and loves it. She pitches and plays first and third. Used two different gloves last year including a first basemans glove but she hated switching back and forth. I agree that 12.5 is big enough but we went this route so she can use the same glove at every position.
