1st base glove
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BigTexCowboy
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I use a 2nd base mitt 
leadoffbatter
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yep i see them being used a lot... 13'' is a good size for that position...
Mr.mojo.risin!
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i use a 14in vinci bv1945 love it
diet pepsi
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Yes. Mine is the Worth. I use it at all positions. (ASA)
andy-rockstar
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I have a 14" Nokona that feels like it was made just for softball. Rodriguez also makes a giant 1B mitt, if you want to go the custom route.
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I use a Rawlings Silverback 1st base mitt. They are softball specific and I highly recommend them.
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Yes and Yes.
The ones for softball tend to have a larger pocket than the ones for baseball to account for the difference in ball size.
You will probably want to stick with one in the 12.75" - 13" range. Anything smaller won't have a large enough pocket to be comfortable. If you consider yourself to have rather large hands, then a 13.5" or 14" would be more appropriate.
I suggest trying one in various sizes and brands to see which one(s) are the most comfortable and then shop the best price online starting here at the softballfans.com store.
I use a 13" Rawlings (http://www.rawlingsgear.com/softball/softball-gloves/ggfpfmbr-rh.html). I also liked the Louisville Slugger OXFB Omaha Pro Series (http://www.modells.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2839232&CAWELAID=129856450). Both were in the $75 range when I was looking earlier this year. On-line you should be able to find gloves in the $90 and up price range that are on sale in the $60- $90 range that are made out of a quality to leather and should last you a while.
The ones for softball tend to have a larger pocket than the ones for baseball to account for the difference in ball size.
You will probably want to stick with one in the 12.75" - 13" range. Anything smaller won't have a large enough pocket to be comfortable. If you consider yourself to have rather large hands, then a 13.5" or 14" would be more appropriate.
I suggest trying one in various sizes and brands to see which one(s) are the most comfortable and then shop the best price online starting here at the softballfans.com store.
I use a 13" Rawlings (http://www.rawlingsgear.com/softball/softball-gloves/ggfpfmbr-rh.html). I also liked the Louisville Slugger OXFB Omaha Pro Series (http://www.modells.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2839232&CAWELAID=129856450). Both were in the $75 range when I was looking earlier this year. On-line you should be able to find gloves in the $90 and up price range that are on sale in the $60- $90 range that are made out of a quality to leather and should last you a while.
bignatedizzle
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I use a 13in Rawlings Gold Glove 1b Mitt. Broke in nicely, and I love using it. Scoops up everything. Yay first post!
Yay first post!
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fldiverr
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X2. I use the same 1b mitt and I like it a log. It took a little time to get it properly broken in, but it is now reaching the stage where it is very g2g.
TheBatman42
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Use a Mizuno MVP. Awesome glove. There's a world of difference playing the position with a 13" outfielder glove. Use it when catching, too, to shade the plate.
Haven't seen any "softball specific" 1st base gloves yet, but would be interested to try one if I could find it locally.
Haven't seen any "softball specific" 1st base gloves yet, but would be interested to try one if I could find it locally.
drewinmonte
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just go with the Vinci Pro JBV04 First Base Mitt, 13" and it works great
escort1991
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I used this glove for a bit at 1st. Never got the hang of a 1st base mitt, so I went back to my TJ1952-L at first.
Might have to pull out the JBV again and get some practice with it.
