Marucci Oxbow Series Martian Glove

The Marucci Oxbow LS is where the Oxbow line's practical, accessible construction meets a palm lining that changes how the glove actually feels when the ball arrives. Lizard Skins DSP Ultra - the same DSP Durasoft Polymer technology that covers the handles of bats to maximize grip - has been brought inside the glove and applied to the palm lining, delivering three times the static friction of a standard leather lining at the exact surface where the ball makes contact. The result is a glove that grips the ball rather than relying solely on pocket geometry to secure it, giving infielders more confidence on hard-hit balls and the rapid exchanges of double play attempts where the ball needs to be found and transferred cleanly without time to hesitate.

The shell is built from premium Japanese-tanned steerhide leather, a step above the full-grain cowhide of the standard Oxbow. Japanese tanning produces a consistently high-quality hide with excellent structural integrity and shape retention, and steerhide at this grade holds a formed pocket through a full competitive season without going soft under heavy use. Professional-grade rawhide laces run throughout for maximum tear resistance at every structural stress point. The moisture-wicking mesh wrist lining carries dual-density memory foam padding that conforms to the wrist and hand and reduces the fatigue that accumulates through long fielding sessions and high-repetition practice volume.

The M Type Fit system integrates thumb and pinky sleeves into the glove's construction with enhanced thumb stall cushioning, creating a fitted, close feel that gives infielders control on every play rather than having the glove shift on the hand during dynamic fielding movements. The Dual Wide shape accommodates a broader hand profile through both the thumb and pinky channels. Available in 11.5 and 11.75 inches in right hand throw - the 11.5 is the classic shortstop and second base size for players who prioritize the fastest transfers, while the 11.75 adds a touch more coverage for third base and strong-side infielders who handle harder contact down the line.

Features

• Lizard Skins DSP Ultra palm lining provides 3x more static friction than standard leather lining for enhanced ball grip, leverage, and glove control on every play
• Premium Japanese-tanned steerhide leather shell delivers superior structure, shape retention, and durability over standard cowhide
• H-Web (44A3 pattern) provides a clear view through the web and a structured medium-depth pocket suited for SS, 2B, and 3B
• M Type Fit system with integrated thumb and pinky sleeves and enhanced thumb stall cushioning for a close, controlled fit
• Dual Wide shape accommodates a broader hand profile through both thumb and pinky channels
• Medium-depth pocket provides dependable ball control on grounders, line drives, and transfers
• Moisture-wicking mesh wrist lining with dual-density memory foam padding for comfort through extended fielding sessions
• Professional-grade rawhide laces provide maximum tear resistance at all structural stress points
• Available in 11.5" and 11.75" / Right Hand Throw (RHT) only

Specifications

Q&A

Q: What is Lizard Skins DSP Ultra and why is it used as a palm lining?
Lizard Skins DSP (Durasoft Polymer) is a polymer-based grip material most familiar as a bat handle wrap. Its tacky, textured surface creates significantly more friction than a standard leather palm lining. Applied inside the glove at the palm, DSP Ultra provides three times the static friction of standard leather, giving infielders a more positive, grippy feel when the ball hits the pocket. The result is better ball control on everything from clean grounders to hard-hit shots where the ball might otherwise bounce or shift before the transfer.

Q: How do I choose between the 11.5" and 11.75"?
The 11.5 inch is the classic shortstop and second base size - slightly more compact, which allows for the fastest possible ball-to-hand transfer. Players who prioritize quick hands and need to turn the double play on the move typically gravitate toward the smaller size. The 11.75 inch adds a touch more catching surface and is the better choice at third base, where the ball arrives faster and from shorter range, or for players at SS and 2B who simply prefer a slightly larger pocket profile. Both sizes use the same H-Web pattern and identical construction.

Q: How does the Oxbow LS differ from the standard Marucci Oxbow?
The standard Oxbow uses full-grain cowhide leather and a standard leather palm lining - a solid, accessible choice for developing players. The Oxbow LS upgrades the shell to premium Japanese-tanned steerhide for better structure and durability, replaces the standard palm lining with Lizard Skins DSP Ultra for enhanced grip, adds moisture-wicking mesh wrist lining with dual-density memory foam for comfort, and uses professional-grade rawhide laces throughout. The Oxbow LS sits above the standard Oxbow and below the Capitol in Marucci's hierarchy.

Q: What is the M Type Fit and how does it affect feel?
M Type Fit integrates thumb and pinky sleeves into the glove's interior structure along with enhanced cushioning in the thumb stall. Where a standard glove has an open interior where the hand can shift, M Type creates specific channels for the thumb and pinky that hold the hand in consistent contact with the glove's structure. For infielders, this means a closer, more connected feel and better control during the dynamic fielding and transferring movements the position demands through an entire game.