Rawlings, a market leader in manufacturing quality sports equipment, is one of the largest producers of gloves in North America. Rawlings gloves are made in United States and the company also has factories around the world.
Products
Separate designs and products are offered by Rawlings for baseball, softball and football players. These are further classified by different series. Rawling produces 138 types of gloves in 23 series. They make seven types of gloves for baseball and softball players of all ages, from youth to pro. Popular series include Rawlings Playmaker Series, Sandlot series, Gold Glove series, Heart of the Hide series, Pro-preferred series and Primo series, in increasing order of price. The Rawlings Playmaker Series glove is suggested for younger baseball players and is the most inexpensive product. It provides quality at an affordable price.
Awards
Rawlings initiated the tradition of appreciating Major League Baseball players by presenting the Gold Glove award. The award has been given for defensive excellence to many well-known baseball players including Roberto Clemente, Ozzie Smith, Willie Mays, Brooks Robinson and Greg Maddox.
Choosing a Glove
Rawlings gloves come in many different models. You should choose the one that is comfortable for your hand size and corresponds to the position(s) you play. Outfield gloves are available between 12 to 14 inches and infield gloves range from 8 to 11.75 inches. You can also choose the desired color and webbing style. A monogram can also be stitched, featuring a name, uniform number or team name.
Popularity
Professionals may spend more than $400 for custom gloves. In the long run, these are worth the money spent. Well-known players using Rawlings gloves include Alex Rodriguez, Jose Reyes and Derek Jeter.
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