What To Look For
So you're a little older now, a far cry from hitting the ball off the T-stick, and you need to get yourself a new baseball glove, a good glove, in fact, you want the best baseball glove in the world. Some things you want to consider when shopping is the type of leather, what type of "new technology," which brand your favorite player uses, and of course price. All this boils down to the bond between player and leather.
Common Pitfalls
Always make sure the glove you are purchasing is made of real leather, not synthetic materials. Real leather will undoubtedly "break in" easier and hold up longer. Remember, you are shooting for the stars, and no glove worthy of being called the best glove in the world will be made of synthetic material. Then, of course, you want to make sure you purchase the right glove for the position you are playing.
Where To Buy
You're ready to shop for the perfect glove. Research boils the best-glove-ever debate down to two solid pieces of equipment, the "Rawlings Primo and the Mizuno Pro. see resource" At amazon.com, you can read some impartial reviews of the gloves and sometimes get a glove slightly cheaper from one of the many outside retailers that sell through amazon.com. You can also go directly to the retailer websites for both Rawlings and Mizuno, or baseballrampage.com offers a Rampage Bucks Rewards program for frequent buyers.
Cost
Amazon quotes prices for the Primo between $449 and $389, while the Mizuno Pro is priced between $319 and $289. One thing to be careful of if you choose to go through one of Amazon's outside retailers is the seller's ratings and reviews. Between $300 and $450 is a lot to spend without a guarantee or return policy.
Comparison Shopping
One other glove that stood out in the search for the "perfect glove" was the Wilson A3000 with a price of around $400. Though the $400 price tag is similar to the Rawlings Primo the "Luxe, pro-level materials jack up the price, making it for equipment snobs only, according to a review in New York magazine.
Accessories
One accessory you might want to purchase after buying your Rawlings Primo is a can of Rawlings Primo Glove Butter. It is a leather care product without equal, one that embodies excellence and luxury never before achieved, according to the Sports Unlimited website.
Insider Tips
If you really want to look into getting a glove the caliber of the Mizuno Pro or the Rawlings Primo, ask what are the pros wearing. A quick look at the 2009 World Series rosters between the Phillies and Yankees reveals that Bret Gardner and Hideki Matsui both sported Mizuno gloves, while 23 players wore the Rawlings brand including Derek Jeter, Chase Utley, Cliff Lee and Alex Rodriguez.
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