$40 vs $400 Catchers Mitt [Does It Really Matter?]

I won't give any spoilers on which mitt won lol but I will do a break down on our other catchers mitts in this video to help out anyone shopping for one! You can Also go to ballgloveking.com/ to check out the glove list 👌
⚾️Rawlings Gamer XLE 32.5" - This mitt is insanely good! It's $150 and it compares to the $300 A2K
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⚾️Wilson M23 33.5" - If you like Wilson and need a catchers mitt THIS IS IT
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⚾️Mizuno MVP Prime 34" - Big and deep glove, great for dads or anyone who wants that deep pocket
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⚾️Rawlings R9 32.5" - One Hinge Top Down Close Style. Great mitt if you like this kind of close
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[@bcgabel2005]

Jack is my favorite human ever

[@ballgloveking]

GO JACK 😤

[@bcgabel2005]

@@ballgloveking oh yay😫

[@bcgabel2005]

Oh yay😤

[@Lukey__Gaming.]

More than ur mum

[@belkymatheus6551]

Hola. Me puedes. Regalar. Una. Mascota. Porfa

[@jeromereyes584]

Awesome. The kid just gets gifted an A2000 for being in the right place at the right time.

[@CloranM]

That Rawlings is an AWESOME glove for kids… the notch REALLY helps. It’s not made for adults.

[@ballgloveking]

That’s true, I should have given more credit to be honest. My brain is focused on durability

[@tannerburnett6871]

@@ballglovekingDurability is no issue, I still have one and haven’t caught in over 10 years…😂

[@tylerjb3]

Played catcher since I can remember. I’m not sure how it is now but the all star pro elite was hands down the best glove I ever used behind the dish.

[@josephescarcega6002]

As a catcher the only glove that comes with a deep pocket brand new are Japanese catchers mitts all other brands you have to deepen the pocket on your on by break in and just pure use of the mitt

[@TristenSmith-fo5mo]

Any recommendations?

[@RubyJuggler1651]

I’v used the renegade during two season. I was 13 and 14. And it worked perfectly for me. Hardest pitch I caught was like 70 mph though.

[@Wooley_Booger]

Chris, would the Gamer XLE or the Mizuno be suitable for me to catch softball pitches from my daughter?

[@ep_31]

I have a 34 inch under armour catchers glove and i love that thing. Super durable feels great and was an easy break in, aswell as being only 200 australian dollars(not sure what that is in usd)

[@ballgloveking]

Still weird that under armor made some gloves

[@timos.4194]

is the r9 good for box break in if you go two in the ring finger ?

[@caseysorensen6562]

i got a 44 c2 with code for $140 its was still and very well made. I think it would have came in second behind the A2000

[@ballgloveking]

Dang that’s solid

[@carloscollazo7986]

Hola! Disfruto y aprendo mucho viendo sus videos, me alegro y emociono escucharlo hablar español, hace unos meses comencé con mi propia marca de guantes de béisbol para jóvenes en Puerto Rico, y seguido imagino con mucho entusiasmo que algún día usted tenga en sus videos mi guantes, sería genial

[@ballgloveking]

I hope I review your glove one day man!! Keep working hard and I will

[@304.brommy]

My two gamers for college are my old Easton Flagship, had it for 4 years now, still rocking, then my “backup” is the Easton Professional Kip, still debating which I’ll end up gaming, but both were under $200 and blow away any Rawlings or Wilson mitt I’ve used

[@ballgloveking]

The Easton Professional series is insanely good quality and no one cares for some reason!

[@Dingers1]

The gray catchers glove is fire 🔥

[@user-AndMan]

Jack is my favorite human ever!! He is now my background!!

[@ballgloveking]

Yuh

[@Altoreal320]

Yo what😂

[@welovecarsjustnotmustangs3640]

Excellent premise. If you can dig up a NOS Rawlings with the metal eyelets. My 8 year old used a crap a360 this past year. He has a nokona, and I bought a NOS $23 piazza 32 for him, and there is nothing like those late 90’s Rawlings mitts. Built like tanks.

[@ballgloveking]

Tanks indeed!

[@michaelstrane3254]

What is the model number of the Piazza glove you bought? I've got a much older Rawlings mitt from the 80s or possibly even the 70s and I will never have that tank broken in

[@curtiswarnar4322]

My son turns 13 at the end of the month. He started catching FT 2 years ago. We started with a Renegade but had the small pocket issue. We upgraded him to a Wilson A1000 and he loves it. Perfect pocket, break in was painless (box break in) and quality materials. He'll likely move to an A2000 or HOH when he moves up to 15U

[@ballgloveking]

thats awesome! I'm a big fan of the a1000 for those younger guys!

[@jonathanli594]

I got a brand new catchers mitt in the early 90s and it was hard to close and in 90s money was probably equivalent to the $150 gloves. Once I played catcher on a regular basis was when I able to loosen the glove.

[@dapursity4889]

Is it oke to use baseball catcher mitt to play as catcher in fastpitch softball??

[@stevewoo5606]

any glove suggestion for a glove that is XXL for my hand to fit in?

[@Glasg0wSmil3]

Jack is my favorite human being ever!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I used to oil my gloves and put them in the oven as kid. Helped really break them in. I have a Mizzuno mitt from the 1990’s, no idea the model number but it’s built like a tank and held up over 30 years. Kinda resembles the MZP-20 pro just off pictures I’ve seen.

[@claytonduryee8689]

When I played I used Wilson a2000 or Rawlings pro preferred with 2 in the pinky. Preferred the Rawlings because they were a little softer and had better feel in my opinion but my transfers were quicker with the Wilson and I didn't seem to get thumbed as much. Mizuno and all-stars felt too big and deep. Love the videos! Hope this helps someone.

[@croke835]

I have the all star pro elite and I love it, would’ve thought the other one would have performed better

[@ElixifyOnYT]

Is the Marruci Acadia Series tan catchers mitt a good glove for $110?

[@Baseballforlife10088]

Do you think you could fix a bad break in on a HOH catchers mitt? Closes thumb to middle with a crease and almost no pocket. Ball pinches out and pops out.

[@ChickenChampion-fg8co]

What glove was your dad using? I’m a leftie catcher 13 u and I need a new glove bc I got a old 80 dollar Rawlings glove

[@PaxtonLaznik]

I have the all star tan glove you were talking about once you break it in and adjust it to your hand it is pretty nice. But it has like 3000 catches on it and hasn’t broke

[@ballgloveking]

Those gloves are so sick

[@CloranM]

The Renegade comes in larger sizes. 32.5” is great for kids.

[@bryanrmcnair01]

R9 is great transition mitt for middle school kids instead of spending so much to repeat once high-school! Son used it form 9 to 14 then past two yeara HOH (34)! Will have him either Allstar 3000 (black) or HOH 33 by emd of this year so it be broke in for his Jr year!

[@markmartinez993]

i had the rawlings glove as an emergency mitt for summer ball my senior year and after using it for 1 tourney the actual web and leather began to rip before the laces gave way

[@ballgloveking]

yeah if the laces are tough the cheaper leather will start to rip haha that sucks!

[@Lukethecatcher]

The sandlot and premium series catchers mitts are solid

[@STLG8GT]

BGK - gotta tell you, after your gamer xle review for the IF glove, we bought one, and the red/black gamer xle catchers mitt (different colorway, same mitt). Noticed the same performance as you, felt great quality but a shallow pocket and a lot of pop outs. Breaking it in has helped. BUT a HUGE problem - the soft side of the velcro failed before it ever saw game use! Now, i warned my 13yo about NOT pulling and placing the strap alot to avoid wear, and he really left it alone. Didnt matter, the soft side is CHEAP and THIN. I ended up stitching in a replacement panel on a four month old glove. So disappointed. I think this is a deal breaker for an otherwise quality mitt.

[@wallnut13]

i use the r9 as a catcher i think it is a good glove but i always go shifted with top down if u get one i recommend getting new laces if u are catching heat

[@groovygannon]

I have had 2 softball catchers in my family. Wilson cheaper gloves have worked great for starting out with small hands. Rawlings highlight is a step up. Not gonna be durable but light for small catcher. She has an R9 fielding glove and if she sticks with it wants a GG elite catchers mitt.

[@ballgloveking]

Wilson is great for those small hands for sure, definitely a good plan you have going too!

[@michaeltaylor4271]

I’ll say this I feel Rawlings is the OG high end glove maker, and Wilson is a close second and mizuno has caught up a lot in the past few years and now they are pretty comparable. But the custumability that you get with Rawlings is awesome I mean you can customize every single inch of your glove.

[@ballgloveking]

Customizing small brands is kinda crazy tbh. You can actually change everything whereas mainstream brands let you change MOST. Both are awesome though

[@michaeltaylor4271]

@@ballgloveking I’ll be honest I haven’t needed a glove in so long I wouldn’t know, but I think customizing it is half the battle now days, I know forsure if a glove company offered that when I was playing that’s what I’d want.

[@jrthmc29]

Try a NAKONA then. They been killing it for years in terms of quality. Expensive without question but worth every dime hands down

[@SuperWaddle_dee756]

Dedicated rawlings sandlot review? Btw I use a 44 pro pro 44 infield 11.75 one piece web im just wondering what you would think of the sandlot I have used a Rawlings play prefferd which is the same price as the sandlot but is more of a slow pitch glove the pocket is 2 deep i used it as a cheap backup glove but I want to see if I should give it to my dad and buy a Rawlings sandlot (my dad uses a 1980s cal Ripken glove model he’s looking into a new glove he probably won’t buy one so I want to see a review of the sandlot because honestly your reviews are the best on KZbin for glove things

[@ballgloveking]

Thanks bro! I will say the sandlot is a great dad glove. I won’t be able to review it anytime soon though. Sorry man!

[@SuperWaddle_dee756]

Sorry I didn’t make my response clear but I’m at dicks right now and surprisingly they have a sandlot just bought it for 80 it feels way better then I thought it would be when I get home I’ll start my break in I’ve already started the break in brought my mallet in the car but yea btw dicks had the stiffest feeling none broken in gg elite it was stiffer then another one which had the exact same specs what’s that about… for 80 bucks it’s probably going to be a better back up glove I’m confused on which pattern it is but it’s a pretty good feeling pattern (I keep updating this comment btw)

[@CooperBush39]

Should try the force three pro catchers mitt. Its kinda expensive but feels really good so far. Up there with my a2000

[@ballgloveking]

Someone else suggested that too 🤔

[@jayjay1996j]

I think it’s time to see a Warstic IK3 series Japanese Kip fielding gloves. 🧤

[@ballgloveking]

I’ve seen those around so maybe just maybe

[@KnuxCardCasa]

My dad used to catch, he’s is obsessed with catchers mitts. I have a Wilson 360, and a team nokona. But he gets old gloves off eBay that are like brand new, maybe just have sharpie on it. I got a terry steinbach wilson I am moving to now. But we are breaking in a rcm 32.5 Piazza that was new old stock too. Wilson’s pockets aren’t as deep as Rawlings. But they’re a lot more broken in when new. The Rawlings takes real work. The Wilson’s take 15 mins.

[@BrandonRideout135]

Were there no budget wilson gloves available

[@jcooks713]

Thank for the new vid we need more uploads

[@ballgloveking]

Truuuueee

[@Primetime-te7jx]

My son is 8 and he currently uses a 31.5 inch. Anything above that falls off of his hand, but alot of balls pop out of the glove because the pocket is so small

[@Jon_Drew]

I need a 1st base mitt for slowpitch softball. Any info on that... or even better, any videos?

[@ballgloveking]

That's a tough one bro! I'd say go with a Rawlings DCT cause its pretty dang deep. You really just need the deepest glove possible! But my first thought is a Rawlings DCT and go two in the pinky

[@Jon_Drew]

@@ballgloveking Thanks King for getting back to me. I switched over to 1st to give my elbow a break while doing Physical Therapy. I actually got the DCT in the GG elite variant second hand. Great glove, but the glove is getting to floppy for me. Just wanted your opinion before I spend big money on a new mitt. Thanks again

[@ttownhondo]

I am an old guy but I used to love Nokona

[@deepzone31]

A2403 is my all time fav

[@Idk_Prodz16822]

I have the $60 one and I have used it like 3 days a week for a year and it has worked just fine

[@ballgloveking]

that's awesome

[@aquaonlywkeys]

Yo, Chris can you please do a review on the Wilson Tim Anderson 3 in the pinky?

[@ballgloveking]

Not anytime soon my man sorry but who knows maybe down the road

[@aquaonlywkeys]

Alr!

[@JayOrtegaTheBaller15]

Yo Chris I have a Wilson without anything on the finger like a2000 or a2k so do you think you could help me? Thanks Also jack is my favorite human ever

[@ballgloveking]

Hmmm try DMing me over insta so I can see some pics

[@JayOrtegaTheBaller15]

@@ballgloveking how about email? I don’t have that

[@CatcherKing1947]

Is a gold glove elite 33 catchers mitt a good glove for 16u

[@ballgloveking]

Not bad. That’s sort of a middle of the road glove. Not great but not bad

[@valcorantluc8621]

You should try the Rawlings sandlot series catchers glove

[@Lukethecatcher]

It’s my gamer it’s so nice

[@user-nx1ls9br4o]

A2k vs heart of the hide i have been trying to find a video talking about that online and i dont see one and i love your videos and watch them as close to the release date as possible

[@Savvy105]

Hey think you would a review on all star catchers mitt maybe the black one. Love the content though!!

[@ballgloveking]

So i reviewed the black and blonde one and all is the same except the all black is a little more durable. I definitely love that glove

[@LamamaDelamama-ww2yl]

Can you review the all star top star catchers mitt pls

[@kevinkennett7474]

The $60 glive, passed your test, but it seems you were determined to not like it. It wasnt falling apart, it surprised you, so you tossed it.

[@kevieboy420]

I agree

[@LazerXr]

so i need a new catchers glove im still decideding if i go A2K or A2000 what should i do

[@ballgloveking]

I genuinely do not like the A2000 The A2K is a better glove by a lot imo

[@LazerXr]

@@ballgloveking awesome thank you so much this is the second time you've replied to one of my comments 😂

[@LazerXr]

@@ballgloveking and whats the best brand for catchers gloves in ur opinion

[@danielmcfadden521]

Can u do the with regular gloves like infield gloves for 40 dollars

[@user-vi6ht9eo2f]

Jack is my favorite human being ever

[@ballgloveking]

Love it 👍

[@benjaminsteinhardt8061]

Are the SSK 100 dollar catcher gloves worth the price

[@MiguelRodriguez-tm2yc]

Supreme x rawlings catchers chest guard casually in the background

[@reiseclark4908]

Review the cm43 from rawlings in a 34 please

[@tolifam9532]

you should do a video on a rawlings GG elite catchers glove

[@aschmidty11]

Jack is my favorite human being ever. Also I need to know what those pants are that you’re wearing 😅

[@ballgloveking]

New Balance lol they are great for looking like you’re wearing nice pants but you’re actually not

[@edenkootenay8370]

You should review the easton pro elite modelits only 150

[@BaZam-ok7dy]

What store is that where you bought the gloves?

[@ballgloveking]

Play it again

[@BaZam-ok7dy]

Oh ok thanks! Love your vids

[@adamh1985]

Awesome video. Next time dive deeper into the A2K mitt

[@ballgloveking]

I was thinking about it but I plan on filming with it again soon plus another All Star that isn’t a cheap one! It’ll be a great video 👌

[@deepzone31]

Agree on the All Star @14:50 I bought one to break in for my little league kids because of all the trash the local little league hands out. It took a long time to get it game worthy (I considered a plus). The leather felt good IMO. But I do agree 100% on the thumb loop. I bought a GloveLock which made it slightly more reliable. The single lace is not a good look at all though. You can't take it serious with that.

[@ballgloveking]

valuable info thanks man! Hopefully they can make those small changes for a big overall impact

[@tonyvtx1300]

my boys used Indian catchers mitt and loved them.

[@delcy28]

Key. Stiff thumb and pinky pads when catching high velo. Prevent broken thumbs.

[@ballgloveking]

Me no likey broken thumb

[@daviddavenport775]

should've looked at the All Star Top Star instead of the CM3200. Same price point, but think it would remedy much of your complaints with the All Star.

[@ballgloveking]

dang I missed out

[@caseykucerka412]

FORCE3 ELITE SERIES CATCHER'S MITT and Jack is my favorite human ever!

[@ballgloveking]

I’ll look into that one also….. GO JACK

[@izabellefischer4801]

He only has 85 k subscribers and he is doing it this well

[@Vexvex28]

13:25 at this part the ball he caught went into the other glove

[@betsyrussell5322]

You should put first base gloves on the glove list

[@user-zq4ts2kl5h]

Do a first baseman mit if u haven't yet

[@sirsauce3861]

11:51 kid absolutely barreled that thing

[@ballgloveking]

Yeah that landed upper deck

[@rodneytyre889]

Two in the pink, best way to get a bigger pocket

[@thegoatedathlete3878]

The weekend before I went to Arizona my catchers glove’s laces broke and then I brushed my forearm bone

[@NathanielSamson-zb7tv]

Thanks for giving the kid that glove

[@ballgloveking]

You guys are the reason I have em, so it only makes sense

[@ianyen5756]

im back ,and jack is the greatest human being ever

[@HendrixBros2]

Jack is my favorite human!!

[@samdolinger973]

It’s so funny that Rawlings couldn’t splurge the extra $0.08 for the better patch lol

[@ballgloveking]

Yeah I wonder how much those actually cost 🤔

[@sammiller237]

Could you do a 1st base video?

[@ballgloveking]

Yes dude! We have one soon, just wait a few weeks!

[@Jcosta7286]

Rawlings R9 is the best budget catchers mitt on the market.

[@lesbarton8510]

Unless I was catching a knuckleballer, smaller was better for me.....Raulings....Heart of The Hyde!

[@Dofgofdogy]

Jack is my favorite humon ever

[@86HellCat831]

My son’s first catchers glove was that Rawlings.. got it broken in a Dicks and it’s worked fine for a 9 year old

[@ballgloveking]

Good!

[@ballgloveking]

I don't intend to make the glove sound like trash. I only mean that there are better gloves out there at the same price range

[@86HellCat831]

@@ballgloveking I meant today that it’s a good glove for a younger catcher..

[@delcy28]

Need to get you a Bradley.

[@ballgloveking]

Still never held one of those

[@TristenSmith-fo5mo]

Lol that $60 one is the one I have😂

[@SpoonProductions.]

What happened to your glove list

[@ballgloveking]

It’s coming back! Just making some major changes to our website

[@WhosJcb]

Jack is the best🔥🔥🔥

[@ericjones253]

Pretty brave playing catcher with no shoes on!!!!!

[@kevieboy420]

Back in 2000-01 that Rawlins cost me $150

[@Lil_BOZO813]

13:26 if u know u know Btw look at the ball we’re it landed 😂

[@Dofgofdogy]

Jack is my fav human ever

[@user-lc4pp2wk5v]

jack is my favorite human ever

[@daniellevega6289]

Jack is my favorite hu

[@catherinefallon2645]

jack is my favorite human in the world

[@MiloPeterson]

jack is my favorite human bieng ever

[@sleepyheadz]

Balls kept popping out but "The $400 Wilson A2k is the winner!" Balls stayed in the pocket but "The $60 Rawlings glove is the loser!" "It catches great, it feels great but it looks cheap" so the Allstar CM3.2k is the loser.

[@adamgraves152]

i’ve learned that more expensive mitt’s are just night in day in my opinion

[@ballgloveking]

Real question is is it worth paying $400 instead of $300