What To Look For
One of the most important features in the best quality baseball gloves is a heavy and very stiff leather. The glove should not have any Velcro closures or palm pads inside the gloves. Top-grain leather is used only in the highest quality gloves and takes a long time to break in. Kip leather, on the other hand, usually comes pre-oiled and is easier to break in. Adult infield players should look for a glove with an open web that measures 11 or 11.5 inches. If you play in the outfield, look for a larger glove measuring between 12 and 12.5 inches with a closed web. Rawlings, Nokona and Mizuno are among the top manufacturers of quality baseball gloves.
Common Pitfalls
The most common pitfall in high quality baseball gloves is the time it takes to break the glove in. Baseball gloves made of cowhide and pigskin break in quickly and are inexpensive.
Where To Buy
The best baseball gloves can be found at any athletic supply store, specialty baseball store and from online retailers. Dick's Sporing Goods and baseballwarehouse.com are both reputable retailers for baseball gloves.
Cost
Youth baseball gloves can cost as little as $15. The best quality gloves run between $60 and $400. The $400 gloves are meant for professional baseball players.
Comparison Shopping
Mitts are used instead of gloves by the first baseman and catcher. Mitts, which do not have fingers like baseball gloves, do a better job at scooping the ball from the ground and controlling balls that don't hit the pocket. Mitts come in high-quality material like gloves, but perform a different job.
Accessories
Baseball bats are a necessary accessory to play baseball. Bats can also be purchased from any athletic supply store, specialty baseball store or online. The best quality bats cost between $150 and $400.
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