What's the lightest glove out there for infield?

[D-club1]

My DD is a '00 pitcher. She thinks a lighter glove may improve her speed a little. Her glove is a 13" Easton Natural elite, which was good for her when in the outfield, but probably a little too big/bulky for a pitcher. I would like to get some recommendations on which glove is the lightest available. I did a little research, but most glove manufacturers aren't listing the weight of the glove as a spec. on their websites.

We did look at Nokona gloves, saw the Buckaroo 12.5" - listed as 650grams on their website. After holding both gloves in 1 hand, it feels a little lighter than her Easton 13", but barely. (maybe only because 12.5 vs 13"?)

Kelley, G-lyte series are marketed as light, but they list no weight specs on their website. Worth is the same, no weights listed.

If anyone could make some recommendations, I would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[tbjd33]

My DD is a '00 pitcher. She thinks a lighter glove may improve her speed a little. Her glove is a 13" Easton Natural elite, which was good for her when in the outfield, but probably a little too big/bulky for a pitcher. I would like to get some recommendations on which glove is the lightest available. I did a little research, but most glove manufacturers aren't listing the weight of the glove as a spec. on their websites.

We did look at Nokona gloves, saw the Buckaroo 12.5" - listed as 650grams on their website. After holding both gloves in 1 hand, it feels a little lighter than her Easton 13", but barely. (maybe only because 12.5 vs 13"?)

Kelley, G-lyte series are marketed as light, but they list no weight specs on their website. Worth is the same, no weights listed.

If anyone could make some recommendations, I would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Try the new Easton Mako... They sure are ugly colors but it is great leather and extremely light. At first inspection it feels to cheap but give it a second thought and you'll see. The others are the new Wilson A2k line. The leather is lighter and shaped well. Some gloves are heavy In the finger area giving them a heavy feel. Wilson does a great job of that. Need to try each glove and see what I mean. Each DD is different. Mine is a super weirdo with gloves... She's a middle and for now the glove is her baby!

Hope that helps...

[CheckWriter]

DD1 is over a year out of Pac12 play. Was always a Nokona girl. Her first glove was a buckaroo. We still have the remnants. The kangaroo back made it not as durable but the light weight and quick break in make a good choice for a first "real" glove.

JMO (actually probably DD1's too)

[BAM2]

VINCI Gloves is a great glove. Most of the pitchers I have sold gloves to, usually use a 12" Glove. 12" is kinda versatile as you are able to use in the infield as well.
I have samples that you are more than welcome to try out. Being a parent i understand how difficult it is to spend a couple hundred dollars and not knowing if your dd will like it at all. Having 2 in travel I understand all about cost. Pick up a couple sizes of my samples and takem' to the dirt and play with them. Figure out what size your dd feels comfortable with and there you go. Now here's the amazing part. Whether or not you buy a Vinci glove it's okay with me, as long as i can help you get a better understanding of size and quality of gloves available. The only draw back i have, is this. All my samples are for sale, and they usually get bought, which is good thing. These gloves are stiff, which most good leather is, but I try to break in as best I can, so they can be used. I also have on hand my kids gloves, for comparison of what Vinci game ready feels like.
Good luck, and if I can be of Service let me know.
Thanks Spazdad for the plug.
Chris Kumiyama
562-824-6066

[Pale Rider]

VINCI Gloves is a great glove. Most of the pitchers I have sold gloves to, usually use a 12" Glove. 12" is kinda versatile as you are able to use in the infield as well.
I have samples that you are more than welcome to try out. Being a parent i understand how difficult it is to spend a couple hundred dollars and not knowing if your dd will like it at all. Having 2 in travel I understand all about cost. Pick up a couple sizes of my samples and takem' to the dirt and play with them. Figure out what size your dd feels comfortable with and there you go. Now here's the amazing part. Whether or not you buy a Vinci glove it's okay with me, as long as i can help you get a better understanding of size and quality of gloves available. The only draw back i have, is this. All my samples are for sale, and they usually get bought, which is good thing. These gloves are stiff, which most good leather is, but I try to break in as best I can, so they can be used. I also have on hand my kids gloves, for comparison of what Vinci game ready feels like.
Good luck, and if I can be of Service let me know.
Thanks Spazdad for the plug.
Chris Kumiyama
562-824-6066

x2...13in is to big, but she doesn't need the small glove of lets say a SS or 3rd baseman either...12 in would be a great size and Vinci's are great gloves...Plus if weight is an issue one of the mesh backed designs would be a lighter and STILL durable

[SoftballKing71]

I have a small 04 player and went with the mesh back glove to lighten her load. She loves it and it is more durable than I originally thought it would be. I know there are several manufacturers making them for baseball, but only a handfull for fp. BTW! The best glove is one that she performs well with!
Good luck.