We are one one of the leading
manufacturer and supplier of baseball gloves. Baseball gloves is needed
to protect your palms from pain and injury while playing baseball.
Baseball players use different baseball gloves or mitts for different
positions. Depending on the position, each baseball battibg gloves has a
different purpose, size, shape, and design.
History
Baseball gloves first came in use in 1870's . Before that players have
to catch the ball with bare hands. During the late 1800's players using
gloves were teased. Gradually it became an integral part of the game.
The basic idea behind the use of gloves was to create a glove that would
pad and protect the players' hands and provide a cushion for catching
the ball.
Different Parts of a Baseball Gloves: A
Diagrammatic Representation
Size of baseball gloves : Baseball gloves vary in sizes. You
should choose one which best fits in your hand. Good fitting gloves help
you to perform better on the field. On the basis of age different sizes
of gloves are available :
- Youth baseball gloves- These gloves are 8 to 12 inches.
- Adult baseball gloves- These baseball gloves are 10.5 to 13
inches
- Professional baseball gloves- The size of professional baseball
gloves are up to 12 inches
Baseball Glove Materials & Durability :
Baseball gloves are usually made of two materials : Leather baseball
gloves and Synthetic baseball gloves.
- Leather
The leather baseball gloves can be used in manufacturing the gloves
of many varieties.
- Full-grain leather: Full Grain
leather is cow hide or steer hide leather on which the entire
natural grain remains. Leather baseball gloves made of full
grain leather are heavier, and tend to be stiffer than other
gloves. It has not been excessively buffed and the long-lasting
leather requires a lengthy break-in.
- Premium steer hide: Steer hide
is derived from neutered bulls, and is stronger than cow hide.
The leather baseball gloves made of this type of leather is
high-grade, heavy, and stiff. However its quality is lesser than
full-grain leather gloves. These gloves need a longer break-in.
Some gloves come pre-oiled.
- Top-grain leather: Top grain
leather is usually a leather in which the "top" grain
i.e. the fur side, is sanded off until the thickness reaches to
a desired level. Then it is filled or treated with an artificial
grain. This artificial grain is introduced in leather by
pressing. It is thinner than full-grain leather. Top grain
leather baseball gloves are very durable. Some gloves come
pre-oiled.
Few
manufacturers use other animals skin for making baseball
gloves/mitts. These are:
Wool is selected for the baseball's inner windings.
- Buffalo Skin: Buffalo skin
is used by few manufacturers. Gloves made of it is costly.
Usually they are tougher and lighter than full grain steer
hide, but breaks in easily.
- Kangaroo Skin: Kangaroo
skin is fairly new to the baseball glove market. It is
stronger than steer hide of any grade. It is light weight so
used for glove backs.
- Pigskin: Pigskin is much
more flexible than cowhide and breaks in easily. However, it
is less durable than cowhide and costs less. As the pigskin
gloves are inexpensive, they are ideal for a youngster who
wants a cheap but good-performing glove
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- Synthetic
Materials such as vinyl or plastic are commonly used for making
baseball gloves. Synthetic baseball gloves are cheaper than leather
baseball gloves. But can be stiff and awkward. These can be a good
option for starting young players who quickly outgrow or miss their
first glove.
Gloves
vs Mitts
Gloves and mitts are different thing and used by players of
different positions. Main differences:
- Gloves have fingers and mitts don't.
- Mitts do a better job of controlling balls that don't hit in
the pocket. They can aid scooping ground balls and short hops.
- Catcher and first base are the only positions permitted to
use mitts.
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Types of Gloves Or Mitts:
Different players acquire different positions in the field during the
game of baseball.. Some players field near the base, some outside in
field and some behind the base. Each player has its own specific duties
to perform so they have different gloves or mitts.
Catchers Mitts: Catchers mitts are
specialized gloves made for fielders fielding at different positions.
Mitts are fingerless gloves. These gloves are heavy padded to protect
the hands. They have a smaller pocket to get the baseball out easily.
The webbing is closed.
Catcher's mitts are measured by circumference rather than length. They
are not used by any other position on the baseball field. Catchers'
mitts are almost always made of full grain leather or premium steer
hide.
Size of catchers mitts :
- Young catcher's mitts are typically 31 inches or less.
- Adult catcher's mitts are usually 32 inches or more.
First Base Mitts: First base mitts
have a thin but stiff pad that runs around the circumference of the
mitt. They have little padding in the palm or finger portions. They are
designed for first base position and their common sizes are 12 to 12 1/2
inches.
Infielder Gloves: Infielder Gloves gloves
are made for second basemen, pitchers, shortstops, third basemen. They
are shorter and their sizes vary from 10.5 to 11.5 inches. These
five-finger infielder gloves have shallow pockets for rapid transfer of
the baseball to an infielder's throwing arm.
Outfielder Gloves: Outfielder gloves are
longer and their sizes ranges from 12 to 12.5 inches. These gloves have
deeper pockets. They are designed to cushion the impact of fly balls and
maximize the fielder's reach and range.
Caring Tips For New Baseball Gloves:
New baseball gloves are stiff and not so favorable to fit in hands. For
having a good game with it, you have to break in the baseball glove.
Some effective ways of softening :
- Wrap your new baseball gloves in a towel when not in use.
- You can also use oils especially made for baseball gloves to
soften it.
- You should take precaution in oiling a baseball glove. The
application of oil in the baseball gloves should not be more than
three times a year. Too much of oil will tend to break the leather
down.
- Wear it as often as you can and catch ball with it. Continuous
wearing and catching will soften it up and gradually it will bets
fit in your hand.
Baseball Equipments: Baseball
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Catcher's Leg Guards |
Catcher's Chest Protectors
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