Looking to pickup a glove for outfield use. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would like it to be soft (easy to break-in) and light (in its weight). Thanks for your input.
I would say to get a 14-incher. It really helps with dives or stretches. I like the Rawlings "Gold Glove Co." models.
Check out the gloves on this site: http://www.rawlingsgear.com/. You can find the Gold Glove models there.
If your looking for a fast break in & a glove that turns out soft try Nokona, Kangaroo hide:
http://www.softballfans.com/shop/product.php?productid=2212&cat=31&page=1
For better quality but longer break in and custom made glove to your Specs. try:
http://www.rodriguezgloves.com/store/gloves/
EV, I don't know about you, but Nokona Gloves are not like they use to be,,,,,,,,,,I had one and ended up giving it away.GLOVESMITH.COM is the way to go, they will make any kind or style for you. REALLY GOOD GLOVE !
I have a 15" VINCI PRO for $140 shipped. It's as big as they get and still legal.
About half broken in but never used in a game, A monster size glove.
Sorry meant to put $135 Shipped.
Model number is BV100.
Isn't 15 inch illegal except for a first basemans glove?
The Nokona is nice but gets real floppy when it is well broke in. Went back to a Rawlings, 13.5" Trap-eze, what a great glove. I have much more confidence now. Get the Gold Glove model, breaks in fast and save a little $ too.
Actually the Heart of the Hide model breaks in faster, a little nicer leather.
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Thanks for all your recommendations and comments. I will checkout your suggestions and try to find the right one for me.
i have one of the Rodriquez gloves,13.5 blk and red.its a good glove but i just can't get it to fit my hand the way i would like,would sell it for $75 shipped.
I bought an Akadema for about $70 and planned to break it in slowly. When my Rawlings broke I was forced to use it and have been real happy. It's a little heavy, but you get used to it and it was a lot cheaper.
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crazy puppy - let me take a look at your RDZ in Huntsman if you still have it and we can prolley' work a deal
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