Glove Recommendations

[demariniproud]

I am looking for a glove that gives me some flexibility for every position. I play in three leagues and in all three leagues I play different positions. I pitch, play SS and Outfield. I know I am going to get suggestions for buying two gloves, but what has been your favorite glove and why? I am currently using a Worth Toxic and Liberty and they are decent but the Toxic is a little heavy for Pitching. I do not have a brand preference either.

 

[combatman13]

Vinci BMB-OB

 

[niteshadow]

vinci bmb-m, i play outfield and 2nd with this glove, no problemo.

 

[demariniproud]

Vinci BMB-OB

I was just looking at those the other day. I have never owned a Vinci but I haven't heard anything bad on them. Thanks

 

[WhitePhins]

GMP55R but I don't pitch... 1st and OF here

 

[Swinging Bunt]

Unlike most softball folk, I tend to go small. I have 2 gloves (1150 & 1275) in the bag but I have a backup 1175 Pro Preferred that I use when I am literally running to catch game time and I have to leave my roller at home. I wear this glove traditionally when I play IF and 2 pinky when I play OF/1B (doing so extends the glove to play like a 1250). If you can glove it both ways, you can look for something in the 1225-1250 range. Althoug any web-type can be broken in a way to handle both finger methods, I personally prefer the trapeze for this specific reason. I read somewhere that the trapeze design was originally designed for an outfielder to come in to play 1st without having to change gloves. The player it was designed for was a HOFer (although I don't remember who). If there are any glove historians here, please correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Podo]

12.25 Rawlings H web. I have a pro1000hc plays like a 12.25. I use it to pitch, 1st, second, 3rd. Two in the pinky. If I could judge a flyball I'd use it in the outfield too.

 

[demariniproud]

I was thinking of going a little smaller just for being on the bump. A little quicker to handle and easier to maneuver. Those middle shots make a bigger glove seem really hard to adjust in time. I was looking at a 12"-12.5" but thats a little smaller than I am used to for outfield. I think I could adapt though.

 

[combatman13]

The BMB is 13 but runs smaller great utillty glove

 

[position3]

Wilson kp92 or el3

 

[nixonride1]

I would go with the Mizuno GMP55...like stated above...listed at 12.5 but can play like a 12.25 with deep, deep pocket or like a 12.75...I have one for outfield and my bro in law has one for SS and Wheel....also uses it when he pitches...They are very light weight gloves and very versitle for softball.

 

[gsus03]

bc gloves hardly ever measure up to exactly what they are supposed to be, it can be tough...but if you want a good glove for every position, look at gloves anywhere from 12.25"-12.75" I know somebody recommended a gmp55/56 which is a high end mizuno with a single post web and is a great suggestion for an all around glove...I personally like having two differewnt gloves, currently my gamers are an 11.75" h web for infield (just ordered a 12" h web as my new gamer) and my outfield gamer is a 12.75" trap GGE7V, and I use two in the pinky for a thumb to pinky break in...my next glove will be a custom hoh probably a 12.5" pro504 that I will use when I occasionally pitch and just look pretty the rest of the time but I have gloves issues so back to your question, depending on the size of your hand, I would go with something between 12.25"-12.75" and IMO the best all around web is an H web

 

[mr.augie]

GMP55R but I don't pitch... 1st and OF here

x2 GMP55 hands down

 

[shockfinder]

Rawlings prorv23 if you can find one. Wilson 1799 pattern or a2k 1955.

 

[mattingly]

Rawlings prorv23 if you can find one...

LOL... knew that was coming... awesome pattern, isn't it?

 

[shockfinder]

LOL... knew that was coming... awesome pattern, isn't it?

Best I've found for softball, especially utility all around.