Akadema Patriot Series: USA134H

Name: Akadema Patriot Series: USA134H
Brand: Akadema
SKU: 9438
Price: 239.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

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Inside view of a black baseball glove with white lacing and a webbed finger section.

Side view of a black baseball glove with white lacing and a Made in USA patch.

Side view of a black baseball glove with white stitching and Akadema USA Patriot Series text.

Side view of a black baseball glove with a tan interior and grey lacing.

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Features

12.75 Inch Model
20% Lighter and Tighter Grained than Steer Hide
Easier Break-in than competing Kip Leather glove lines
Free Shipping
H-Web
High Tensile Strength for stronger durability
Made in the USA
Open back
FREE Drawstring Glove Bag with purchase of new glove

Description

In August 2008, Akadema did what very few American companies do these days. They brought American manufacturing home and created jobs for American craftsman. Why is this so unique? Since the 1950's the American baseball glove manufacturing industry has shrunk from an estimated five thousand jobs to less then fifty jobs in 2007. A new baseball factory has not been built in the USA by an established recognized brand in nearly two decades. The reasons for the demise are all too familiar; after the costs of wages, insurance, benefits, taxation, and regulations. These obstacles increase the products cost over three times and make it impossible to compete against foreign imports. Then why would Akadema build gloves in the USA? The ownership has a love of the game and the USA. Akadema believes Americans should be able to make products which are loved and respected around the world. Our goal is to be the USA's largest domestic baseball glove manufacturer and make the best quality product. Akadema is willing to sacrifice the bottom line. We hope you will support Akadema and it's American initiative. All products, built here in the USA or abroad, will help Akadema create more American jobs. The Patriot Series uses Precision Kip Leather that is 20% lighter and tighter grained than steer hide. This allows for easier break-in. The Patriot Kip Leather also provides more tensile strength than competing glove lines. This results in a stronger, more durable glove. Akadema Professional. Free Shipping!

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TD26

Pros: This is my second season using my USA134H which is about 75 games plus many practices. Having used Rawlings for many years starting with my XPG6 Iwas reluctant to change.I believe I've found in Akedema, quality on a it's highest level. I'll soon be calling Bill at Akadema to build a custom glove for next seasons use. Keep up the great work I know anyone who uses Akadema will be a user for life.

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Andrewkc

Pros: This would be a good glove if you could break in in. It is pretty cool looking.

Cons: It is really hard to break in. It has been months and it still has not broken in.

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DO you carry the glove 13inch model willy

No. The larges size we have is a 12.75" model.

Kara

Would you recommend this or the Wilson a2000 1799 SS? Which one has a deeper pocket? Which one has a smaller hand opening? Thanks. Zach

The Akadema has a slightly smaller hand opening and a finger stalls that are a little more narrow. The A2000 1799SS has a slightly deeper pocket. It comes down to your preference, but personally, I like the fit and feel of the Wilson A2000.

Would you recommend this glove for fastpitch? positions: third base, outfield. bob from accounting

The USA134H is an adult baseball model. We would suggest the Akadema Reptilian Fastpitch Series: ATS77.

Kara

Does this glove come in a right handed thrower? Short stack

The Akadema Patriot Series: USA134H is available in a right hand thrower. However, we are currently out of stock. This model is discontinued and we will not be receiving any additional inventory. We do carry several other Akadema models that are available in a right hand thrower; http://www.justballgloves.com/products/size~12.75/thrower~right/glove%20type~baseball/?s=akadema.

Kara

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About the Brand

In Akadema's short but remarkable history it has become one of America's hottest baseball and softball equipment company for professional, college, high school, and serious youth players. The Akadema phenomenon started with the Professional Glove Series and continues with the Reptilian®, Praying Mantis®, Pro Soft™ and Prodigy™ Glove Series as well as the Amish Wood™, Tacktion™ and Xtension® Aluminum Bat Series. Akadema's ownership attributes increasing market share to their innovative professional baseball and softball product line in contrast to mass-produced products that have little to do with quality, feel, or design to raise the level of play.

Akadema's products are manufactured for professional players but are now accessible to semi pro, college, high school, and serious youth players. Akadema products are still designed with the professional player in mind but competitively priced for the professional player at heart. So it's your turn to think like a professional, play like a professional, and use Akadema Professional!

Akadema now has both baseball and fastpitch softball advisory staffs that they work with closely to implement new ideas. Members of the baseball advisory staff include Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Gary Carter as well as Howard Johnson, Reggie Smith, Luis Polonia, Sandy Martinez and many others. Fastpitch stars that are on the advisory staff include Crystl Bustos and Julie Smith. The input on performance from the advisory staff gives Akadema something they cannot put a price on. Their advisors don’t talk about marketing or places to sell the gloves, they just care about performance.