
Made with ultra-premium steerhide leather, this outfield glove offers pro-grade performance and legendary HOH design features. The Pro-H web is a favorite among MLB outfielders, providing the perfect balance of give and stability. Inside the glove, the deer-tanned cowhide lining and full-grain fingerback linings give you a comfortable fit. HOH pro-grade leather laces help this glove keep its broken-in shape for the long haul, too. On top of that, this gamer comes in a classic black colorway with a stylish croc-embossed leather shell that commands attention from anywhere on the field.
It all adds up to your perfect partner in the outfield -- exactly what you need to snag sharply hit fly balls and liners. Take your outfield defense to the next level and see why the top pros turn to Rawlings. 12.75 Inch Glove Size. Pro Grade Leather Laces Add Durability And Strength To The Glove.
Redesigned Heel Pad For Easier Close. Traditional Heart Of The Hide Leather. TIP: Many of the higher-end premium gloves produced by Rawlings, Wilson, Mizuno, etc. Have inner pockets that are pre-oiled at the factory. There is a tendency for the oil to bleed through (particularly on the lighter tan and brown colored gloves) and it is not uncommon to see what appears to be an oil stain of varying degree in the palm area of these gloves. I have received gloves in the past that arrived without any evidence of oil and within months, the oil bleeds through into the palm. Many of the gloves ordered off of "stock"pictures on the internet will end up having this condition. TIP: Many of the premium gloves including Rawlings Pro Preferred & Heart of the Hide, Wilson's A2000 & A3000, Mizuno's Classic Pro and Pro Limited, etc.Are somewhat stiff when brand new. A quality glove conditioner will do much to reduce the break-in period for any stiff new glove.
Almost all glove conditioners will generally darken the leather and appearance of lighter colored gloves. TIP: Regardless of whether you prefer the natural method of breaking in a glove, sooner or later you will have to recondition your glove!
Personally, I recommend cleaning and conditioning a glove each and every year after a good season of use. All leather gloves will start to dry out and laces will become brittle when subjected to regular use. Prolonged exposure to sand and dirt, wind, rain, hot sun, etc. Will take its toll on even the very best glove. PLEASE stay away from those cheap oils, foams or other liquid products out there on the market. The foams don't work and liquids such as oils are absorbed deep into the glove, add a tremendous amount of weight, and are nothing more than a magnet for attracting dirt and debris. Also, PLEASE don't ever bake your baseball glove in the oven or microwave or soak it in the tub to aid in the break-in process. You will invariably destroy a very fine piece of leather and take years off a gloves life! Personally, I never use anything but a paste type glove conditioner. Although I prefer Wilson Pro Stock Glove Conditioner, there are comparable products on the market from manufacturers such as Easton, Nokona, etc. Regardless of what brand of paste type conditioner you choose to use, do yourself a favor and make sure it contains lanolin and vitamin E.Nothing is better at restoring and revitalizing the leather on your glove! With a little care, your glove should last for many years and most likely outlive your baseball career.