What To Look For
Finding the perfect Rawlings baseball glove can be a daunting task. Rawlings offers over 150 different styles of mitts. Youth mitts are smaller in size and are not offered in every style. You do not want to purchase a adult mitt for a youth player -- it will not fit and thus will not be ideal for playing.
Decide whether you want an all-around glove or a position-specific mitt. Catchers, first baseman, infielders and outfielders can have different styles of gloves. Catcher's mitts should be used for catching only.
Common Pitfalls
New baseball gloves can be very stiff, making catching difficult. Rawlings has gloves that are already broken in and close around a ball easily. If you do not have the time or patience to break in a mitt, purchase one that is already soft and flexible. When shopping for a new glove, know what style of play it will be used for. Rawlings offers specialized mitts for slow- and fast-pitch softball; both styles of softball use larger balls then men's hardball leagues.
Where To Buy
Rawlings' official website, rawlingsgear.com, offers the best selection of Rawlings baseball gloves. The company's official site is also the most trusted when looking for authentic gear. There is even a clearance section where you might be able to find a deal. The Sports Authority retail store offers to build customizable Rawlings gloves for customers, but at a steep price. For between $300 and $400, you can create your own Rawlings glove with customizable color, size, and web style. Secondhand Rawlings gloves can be found on auction websites.
Cost
You can build your own Rawlings baseball glove for around $400 with tax. Youth baseball mitts are cheaper and can be bought for as low as about $30 from Rawlings' official online store.
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