Choosing a Glove by Age
Using the correct size glove is key, especially for growing players. Having a glove that properly fits the player’s hand and wrist will immediately make a difference in how comfortable he or she feels on the field.
It may seem like a larger glove will make fielding easier, but a glove that is too large will feel heavy and awkward. For younger players, a smaller glove will offer more control and allow the player to develop their hands and stronger fielding skills. If the player feels like the glove is going to slide off their hand when his or her arm is down by their side, the glove–or at least the hand opening–is too large for the player.
All Wilson youth baseball gloves and youth fastpitch gloves are made with game-ready materials, meaning there is little to no break-in period for these gloves.
How Do You Know If a Glove is the Right Size?
If a player can easily and successfully squeeze the glove closed, they should be able to use that glove. If a player struggles to close the glove, try a smaller glove.
Small Hands?
Don’t let small hands hold back your game. Wilson’s Pedroia Fit gloves are designed with a smaller wrist opening and shorter finger stalls, letting players with smaller hands use gloves appropriate for their level of play.
Ball Glove Construction
To break in your glove, it helps to understand the different parts of a glove’s construction. Use the diagram below to learn what each part of the glove is called.
