Glove Size
Fast pitch Softball Glove Sizes |
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Age |
Position |
Glove Size |
up to 8 |
Infield |
9" to 10 3/4" |
up to 8 |
Outfield |
10" to 11 1/5" |
9 - 13 |
Infield |
10 1/2" to 11 1/2" |
9 - 13 |
Outfield |
11 1/2" to 12 1/5" |
14+ |
Infield |
11 3/4" to 12 1/2" |
14+ |
Outfield |
12 3/4" to 14" |
RHT = Right Hand Throw, LHT – Left Hand Throw
Softball Glove Care Helpful Hints:
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Remember glove leather is like your own skin on your face so don't treat leather any differently than your own skin.
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Never soak your glove in water.
- Never put your glove in the microwave or oven.
- Never over oil your glove thinking more is better.
- Never keep your glove in plastic bags over 12 months.
- Treat your glove well, don't throw your glove around the field.
- Keep your glove dry, wipe off built up dirt with dry cloth.
- Keep something in your glove pocket, a softball, or whatever works for you.
- Put conditioner all over glove pocket and back of fingers and let it sit for 24 hours. Then wipe off with dry cloth.
- Use specialise Glove Oil - Just Softball sells this. Remember you want to keep pores of the leather open. Some oils will close the pores and makes the leather dry, harden and become heavy.
- The number one thing is to play catch and form your pocket the way you like it.
- Remember leather is skin and should be treated as you would your own.
- At the end of the season make sure your glove is clean of all dirt, place ball inside of pocket and store in a dry location.