Akadema AOZ-91 11.25" Youth Baseball Glove - Reptilian Prodigy Series

jmo308: First, let's address that the description lists this as a right-hand-throw and pictures a right-hand-throw. However, in the details, it says left-hand-throw. Admittedly, I didn't see left-hand-throw, because I'd already seen right-hand-throw listed twice. Needless to say, I received a lefty glove which is of no use to me.

However, this glove seems to be exceptionally well made...especially for the price point. I've been around baseball a long time, and this is definitely a quality glove. Sure, it would take a little time and effort to break-in, but that's normal for quality gloves. Cheap gloves break-in easily. Quality gloves take longer to break-in, but last much longer. The pocket in this glove is nice, a little shallower than most, definitely indicative of a good middle infield or pitchers glove. (I say pitcher, because they offer a lefty model and lefties don't play middle infield.) The reptilian design offers good structure for fielding grounders too.

United States on Jun 29, 2022

Rick Hall: Seems like a great glove but I received and left hand throw when I ordered a right hand throw!

United States on Sep 04, 2018

Jan Jones: Nice glove just not the one I ordered.

United States on Jun 14, 2016

Bill: This is a very high quality glove for the money. I'd never bought and Akadema glove before because I've never seen them in the Sporting Goods stores near me. The construction on this glove is great. As noted it will take a day or two of break-in, but my son was able to squeeze it enough to catch right out of the box. It's a good size for a large 7 year old or 8 year old through maybe 10 or 11 year old.

United States on Sep 28, 2015

WAC: Good quality US steer hide leather glove, takes a little bit of break in time but the end result is worth it. Akadema Grasp Clasp wrist system works great for helping keep glove secure for youth sized wrists.

United States on May 20, 2015