Why no 15" trap?

[Yankeeman]

Just curious why? I play outfield and would love a 15" trap. I mean I will most likely buy the bv100 in the fall but would prefer a trap. Is there a reason it isn't offered?

 

[TeacherMan78]

I believe the better question is, why would anyone need a 15" glove? why dont we just play with 20" balls, swing with a 24" box tree, and catch with a 30" glove?

 

[Yankeeman]

I guess your question should be why do you care? Vinci makes a 15" as well as many other companies.

 

[Pntbll309]

I think a pitcher is the only player on the field allowed to have a glove that large. And most pitchers don't use a trap style glove.

 

[Hebrew Hacker]

I think a pitcher is the only player on the field allowed to have a glove that large. And most pitchers don't use a trap style glove.

Depends on the sanction. Pretty sure max glove size in ASA is 14".

 

[TurboLumpy]

Traps lose stability the larger they go. I think the 13.5 trap is about as big as it could go. Why would anyone need a 15" glove?

 

[jaj23]

I would never want to carry around a side of beef as a glove.

 

[BigBL87]

Depends on the sanction. Pretty sure max glove size in ASA is 14".

That is true, but I have a 15" glove and as the glove is measured by ASA in their specs, it comes out to about 14" at the longest point. Same thing with my Vinci BR45 which is 14.25". I'm considering picking up a 13-13.5" glove in the future myself, as I already have a 14" 1B mitt, 14.25" BR45, and a 15" BMFG. Would probably be a good idea to have a "smaller" glove in the mix.

 

[gal419]

Depends on the sanction. Pretty sure max glove size in ASA is 14".

This is correct .

 

[MaverickAH]

Traps lose stability the larger they go. I think the 13.5 trap is about as big as it could go. Why would anyone need a 15" glove?

This is also true of any style of glove. It's why you will usually see closed backs & webs on gloves larger than 13". They help the glove maintain its integrity. Weight also become an issue.

I can think of several reasons why someone would need a 15" glove. There's also more than just 12" softball. In some parts of the country there is 14" & 16" ball.

 

[escort1991]

Stability is one reason. Another reason is the width pf the pocket. traps above 13" get taller and the pocket stays the same. This usually adds weight to the end of the glove making it unbalanced and harder to control. Now, a manufacturer could lighten the glove but usually lightening translates to less stability. So, it all comes down to pocket depth, stability, and weight. All of which are hard to master in a 15" trap.

 

[Yankeeman]

Thanks escort that's the answer I thought and was looking to confirm.

 

[tds]

They do make a 15" trap. It's called a fishing net!

 

[MaverickAH]

They do make a 15" trap. It's called a fishing net!

15" Trap:

 

[Crankmaster]

Traps lose stability the larger they go. I think the 13.5 trap is about as big as it could go. Why would anyone need a 15" glove?

Heres what your looking for lol

 

[BigBL87]

hink of several reasons why someone would need a 15" glove. There's also more than just 12" softball. In some parts of the country there is 14" & 16" ball.

The fact that I play mainly 14" is why I don't have a glove smaller than 13.5".