WILSON PRO STOCK® PATTERNS: 2023 A2K BASEBALL GLOVES

Learn about the glove patterns represented in the 2023 Wilson A2K® baseball glove lineup.

The 2023 A2K® baseball glove lineup offers six premium glove options, including five glove patterns designed for professional caliber baseball players. The latest A2K 1786, A2K 1787, A2K 1810, A2K D33 and A2K M1D baseball gloves are crafted with elite materials like flawless Pro Stock® Select leather – hides that are examined and sorted three times to ensure they are in pristine condition.

Initially released in 2007, A2K ball gloves feature the most premium components, and glove craftsmen pay extremely close attention to detail when forming A2K gloves in Japan. Double Palm construction – a strategically placed layer of leather between the palm shell and liner – allows the A2K to form to the player’s hand through the break-in process, resulting in a glove that maintains its shape over time. Explore the 2023 A2K lineup and learn how each pattern differs to benefit players.

A2K 1786 – 11.5” Infield Baseball Glove

Wilson Master Glove Craftsman Shigeaki Aso developed the 1786 baseball glove pattern after meeting with professional players across spring training camps. Ideal for infielders, the 11.5” A2K 1786 features an H-Web for lightweight performance, and it can be shaped with a shallow pocket to allow for rapid transfers. The 2023 A2K 1786SS reinvents Aso’s signature infield glove pattern with flawless Black Pro Stock® Select leather, triple-sorted to ensure perfection. Black SuperSkin™ repels moisture, reduces glove weight and improves durability, resulting in a long-lasting design.

• KEY FEATURES: 11.5” for quick maneuvers; shallow pocket construction; H-Web for lightweight performance, fast transfers and easy handling on the infield.

A2K 1787 – 11.75” Infield Baseball Glove

The 11.75” A2K 1787 reimagines Shigeaki Aso’s classic A2K 1786 with extra length. Ideal for infielders, this pattern offers added reach for backhand plays while maintaining easy maneuverability. The palm leather of this pattern folds across the back of the glove at the base of the web, extending the material to create a shallow pocket that allows for quick transfers.

The 2023 A2K 1787 is fashioned with Vintage Tan Pro Stock® Select leather, resulting in a timeless look to match the glove’s durability. The 2023 A2K SC1787SS incorporates modern innovations like Black SuperSkin™ and Coal Pro Stock® Select leather with Spin Control Technology™, a patented dimpled texture in the palm designed to increase friction against the ball for improved command of the infield.

• KEY FEATURES: 11.75” for extra reach without bulk; Palm leather fold at the web creates shallow pocket; H-Web for lightweight performance and fast transfers

A2K 1810 – 12.75” Outfield Baseball Glove

Aso’s latest ball glove pattern for 2023, the A2K 1810 introduces new elements to improve outfielder control. The 12.75” glove pattern features a sturdy Single Post & Double Bar Web to secure fly balls, even when diving or sliding across the grass. The glove pattern’s modified wrist strap secures a player’s hand in place, and a longer finger divider between the middle and ring fingers stabilizes the glove, even on snow cone catches. The 2023 A2K 1810SS pairs flawless Vintage Tan Pro Stock® Select leather with Black SuperSkin™ for lightweight performance from foul line to foul line.

• KEY FEATURES: 12.75”; Modified wrist strap and extended finger divider for improved control; Durable Single Post & Double Bar Web

A2K D33 – 11.75” Pitcher’s Baseball Glove

Ideal for aces, the 11.75” A2K D33 glove pattern includes a Closed Pro-Laced Web and a deep, D-shaped pocket to help pitchers conceal and modify their grips. Gap welting, a staple in many Japanese ball gloves, stabilizes the pocket by folding a piece of the leather palm between the middle and index fingers. The 2023 A2K D33 blends style with substance, bringing Vintage Tan Pro Stock® Select leather, Black laces and outlined Bold Logos to the mound.

• KEY FEATURES: 11.75”; Closed Pro-Laced Web and Deep Pocket to conceal pitch grips; Gap Welting reinforces glove structure

A2K M1D – 33.5” Baseball Catcher’s Mitt

The A2K M1D baseball catcher’s mitt includes an extended palm and a deep pocket, resulting in a large pattern to reduce rebound. The M1D catcher’s mitt boasts a one-piece web, lacing a single piece of leather to the palm. Ideal for elite backstops, this pattern’s large size and deep pocket help to block wild pitches and limit passed balls. The 2023 A2K M1DSS utilizes flawless Vintage Tan Pro Stock® Select leather and lightweight Black SuperSnakeSkin™ to endure everything from daily bullpen sessions to doubleheaders.

• KEY FEATURES: 33.5”; One-Piece Web and deep pocket to reduce rebound, helping limit passed balls