Customers say
Customers find this baseball glove to be a fantastic catcher’s mitt made of full grain leather that has withstood use for weeks. They appreciate its value for money, softness, and appearance, particularly noting its old-school look, and one customer mentions it’s easy to mold the pocket. While some customers say it fits like a glove, others find it slightly too small, and while some say it breaks in easily, others report it takes some time to break in.
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A quick rundown of this product’s key features:
33 INCH ADULT CATCHER’S MITT | Perfect for recreational baseball and slowpitch softball
1 PIECE SOLID WEB | Traditional web for a catcher’s mitt
FULL GRAIN LEATHER | Quality material ensures enhanced durability
ZERO SHOCK PALM PADDING | Provides increased impact protection while catching
ADJUSTABLE WRIST STRAP | Allows for a customizable fit for maximum comfort
GAME READY FEEL | With quick, easy 80% factory – 20% player break-in process
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Trevor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Game-Changing Experience
Review: The Unboxing ExperienceWhen my Rawlings Player Preferred Adult Catcher’s Mitt arrived, I was immediately impressed by the prompt shipping. Upon opening the package, the glove was in perfect condition with no defects or issues. What truly surprised me was how broken-in it felt right out of the box – something rare for new baseball gloves.Performance on the FieldThe real test came at practice that night. After catching over 200 pitches, the mitt felt like an extension of my hand – as if I’d been using it for years rather than hours. The pocket formed naturally, and the glove responded well to fast pitches without excessive sting or resistance.Comparison to Premium BrandsAs someone who has played with Wilson, Marucci, Mizuno, and Nokona gloves, I approached this Rawlings mitt with measured expectations. I was genuinely surprised by how it rivaled these premium brands in comfort and performance. The break-in period was practically non-existent – a stark contrast to some high-end gloves that can take weeks of conditioning.Durability ExpectationsWhile I can’t yet speak to long-term durability, my experience with other Rawlings Ready-to-Play gloves over the past 5+ years gives me confidence that this mitt will stand the test of time. Their track record for durability at this price point is impressive.Final ThoughtsTo Rawlings: You’ve knocked this one out of the park. The Player Preferred Catcher’s Mitt delivers professional-level performance with virtually no break-in time. It’s a remarkable value that makes quality equipment accessible to more players. Keep up the incredible product development – you’ve earned a loyal customer.
Reviewer: Jordan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Immediate Unboxing Review – Affordable and High Quality
Review: First off, I am just a dad that is reviewing a glove for playing with my kids. I used to play competitive baseball, so I do have knowledge of glove quality, but I was not looking for a top tier professional style glove.Review: As soon as I opened the box, I knew I had made a great purchase. Then I put my hand in the glove, and it was confirmed. For a glove at this price, this was a steal of a purchase. It is high quality soft leather. It is not going to peel like the leather shell glove that are only slightly cheaper. It is probably closer to 60% factory break-in rate and 40% user, but I still could take this to play right now. The color of the leather is great too! I would recommend the H stitch pocket because the web is thick and durable compared to the thinner tight checker webbing. 5-star to start/I will update the review if needed, over time.
Reviewer: mirek
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice glove
Review: I was looking for a glove to play with my kids with. This is a great glove at a good price. Its crazy how expensive baseball gloves are now, so it made me happy to find a solid glove at a good price. It had a good break in rate. Looks great. About the right amount of flexibility. Not a bad glove overall.
Reviewer: Timothy Wilder
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fingers are a little tight…
Review: I bought a “used” one and it seemed brand new. The only issue I have is the fingers feel REALLY tight. I don’t know if I just have to break it in or what but I haven’t had one feel like this before hopefully it’ll just break in and be good to go because I really like the glove otherwise! Still has that AMAZING new leather smell too. So it couldn’t have been used much.
Reviewer: Kristina at Hallelujah Home
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Well made. Great for Dad.
Review: Why did you pick this product vs others?:This was a great Father’s Day present for my husband! He’s been wanting a glove so that he can toss the baseball around with our son. It fits great and has held up for many times playing in the backyard.
Reviewer: Adrian Castellanos
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 100% recomended
Review: Excellent material I recommend it 100% size and weight ideal for children from 9 or 10 years old and up
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good glove.
Review: Well made glove by Rawlings. Fits adults with smaller hands.Why did you pick this product vs others?:Because of maker.
Reviewer: Sarah D
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good for a Dad.
Review: Perfect glove to play catch with the kids.
Reviewer: HiTecAcher
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Exactly as product description.
Reviewer: Lutz S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Schöne Fanghandschuh auch für engagierte Nicht Profis, schon gut weich und bereits zu 80% spielbar. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Reviewer: Ronald
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Me surpreendi com a qualidade do material, ela é grande, parece ser resistente, confortável e chegou em 2 dias .
Reviewer: KAI-PING W.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is the replacement for my broken catcher glove and it is much better than my previous one, which I have been using for casual ball games and practice for more than 20 years. The quality is what I would expect, and it looks beautiful. Astonishingly, the price is awesome as well.
Reviewer: Khurram
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Fits well, feels awesome.
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