Rawlings Heart of the Hide 12.5" Softball Mitt 20125

 

For more than 65 years, Rawlings Heart of the Hide® gloves have been a staple for many of baseball and softball's most well-known pros, and that tradition
continues today. Heart of the Hide traditional baseball and softball gloves feature all the same premium materials you expect in a pro-model glove – high quality
US steerhide leather that forms to the perfect shape and pocket, deer-tanned cowhide palm lining and soft full-grain finger back linings
for ultimate comfort, and pro grade leather laces for durability and strength. Best of Both Worlds!

 

When compared to their baseball counterparts, these Heart of the Hide Fastpitch Gloves are going to be super soft and should not require nearly as much break-in as those baseball gloves. Rawlings is advertising that only 35% of the break-in should be left to the lady that receives this glove. She should only have to put in a little bit of extra work to get it ready for use in games.

As well, these fastpitch Heart of the Hides will have the adjustable pull strap wrist backing on them. All that you need to do is knot the two extra straps as far as you need them to be tied up. Once those are knotted you can tug them between pitches to tighten up the wrist opening. Then if you need to loosen the opening, an easy grab of the pull tab can widen the opening up!

This 12.5" model is an incredible glove is you are looking for versatility! The length is workable for use on the infield (2B, SS & 3B) if you like a longer glove on the dirt. As well, it works perfectly in the outfield. And lastly, the closed webbing will make it a great glove to consider for pitching (as the closed web keeps batters from peering through and seeing your hands as they grip a pitch). The unique colorway will have you standing out in the most subtle way on the field.