Rawlings Player Preferred Baseball Gloves & Mitts
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Rawlings Player Preferred Baseball Gloves & Mitts
The Rawlings Player Preferred series bridges the gap between affordability and pro-level quality, making it a staple in Rawlings’ long history of innovation in baseball equipment. These gloves and mitts are constructed from high-quality full-grain leather and break in perfectly over time, forming a customized fit for exceptional control. The Player Preferred series is not about flashy bells and whistles; it’s about providing dedicated baseball players, from high school athletes to weekend warriors, with the performance and comfort they need to play baseball.
Key features include:
| High-Quality Full-Grain Leather | Provides a balance between affordability and quality, this leather offers comfort and breaks in over time. |
| Wide Variety of Options | Available in sizes ranging from 11.5” to 14” and web patterns to suit any position and playing style. Popular choices include trapeze web for infielders/pitchers and H-web for outfielders. |
| Pittards Sheepskin Lining | Moisture-wicking lining keeps your hand cool and dry, while the 100% wool padding absorbs impact. |
| Leather Laces and Reinforced Palm | Ensures this glove is durable and can handle serious play. |
| Professionally-Inspired | Utilizes the same gameday patterns trusted by major league players, providing a familiar and comfortable feel. |
Top Competitors
Rawlings Players Preferred is known for its comfortable sheepskin lining and uses softer, but less durable Kip leather with a quicker break-in, while Wilson A2K offers a balance between durability and comfort with Pro Stock leather. Wilson A2K features a DriLex lining which is designed to wick away moisture and keep your hand cool and comfortable. Mizuno Pro features the most durable Japanese full-grain leather but requires a longer break-in period. Mizuno Pro gloves are lined with a combination of leather and synthetic materials for a comfortable feel and good moisture management.
| 👍 Pros |
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| It fits perfectly. I can see myself getting many years of use out of it since the material and manufacturing are high quality. |
| The pocket seems to swallow balls very well without being too deep for easy access. |
| Great glove for baseball or softball, had other people on my team like it so much that they ordered one. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| It takes a while to break in and feels too stiff. |
| Padding is not as sufficient as other models and would not recommend it for more advanced players. |
| The lacing broke from a routing ball from short to first base, very disappointed. |
The Rawlings Player Preferred is a well-rounded glove for virtually all ages, positions, and recreational play. It uses pro stock leather that is super soft and smooth. I think this glove is much harder and time consuming to break in than advertised. If you prefer a stiffer glove, the Player Preferred will stay pop-out hard for a long time with just regular liquid glove oil.
Dylan Johnson