Akadema Patriot Series: USA141 Catcher's Mitt

Name: Akadema Patriot Series: USA141 Catcher's Mitt
Brand: Akadema
SKU: 9440
Price: 239.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

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Features

33.00 Inch Circumference
20% Lighter and Tighter Grained than Steer Hide
Easier Break-in than competing Kip Leather glove lines
Free Shipping
Reinforced Closed Web
High Tensile Strength for stronger durability
Made in the USA
Open back
FREE Akadema Sunglasses (a $29.99 Value) 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 its 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: Bring Your "A" Game! Free Shipping!

Reviews

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EED

Pros: Great pading in the palm. Nice sound when it hits the glove.

Cons: The glove was a little stiffer than I expected and as a result it took longer that I expected to break-in. The pocket could have been a bit larger.

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playdo

Pros: Nice deep pocket, much deeper and game ready than praying mantis, seems to run a little small than other brands. When it is still stiff there is a lace inside the hand hole that can give you blisters, but it goes away with time. good glove

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Sidneyball

Pros: Solid glove, great feel

Cons: Laces are just a bit short and if a knot comes untied it is a bear to get it tied back

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hogey

Pros: Very well made glove. Easy break-in. Used Lexol glove conditioner to make glove game ready. Glove came Tuesday was ready for a game by Saturday.

Cons: none

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fireball

Pros: My son has used this glove to catch high school and select ball. This is a very durable mitt that is diamond ready. Love the finger hammocks.

Cons: None. Wish I would have found it before the agongy of breaking in his old Mizuno.

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congo

Pros: just feels like a really good quality made mitt. Love the USA label

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I recently bought a praying mantis 32.5, but found it to be very stiff and a little small. Will this glove a bit looser and diamond ready than the praying mantis? hayden

Yes, this one should be a little looser and more game ready

Sean

How does this glove compare to the Akadema Torino series with the praying mantis pocket? Joe

They are very similar in design, the USA141 was made here in the USA and is made to be a little bit lighter.

Linda

how is the pocket on this glove do balls pop out often. aj

This glove does have a deeper pocket, so that issue shouldn't be a problem!

Robb

My son is 14, what size catchers glove should he get? AMY

A 32 or 32.5 inch mitt is recommended for a 14 year old catcher.

Tyler

How long will this mitt last? Nate

The Akadema Patriot Series: USA141 Catcher's Mitt is a durable glove. Depending on how well the glove is cared for, it will last about two to three years.

Frank

How long will this mitt last? bobby

The Akadema Patriot Series: USA141 Catcher's Mitt is made of a very durable kip leather than is tighter grained than steer hide. It is one of the most durable mitts on the market and should last you a long time with proper care.

Katie

Would you recommend this mitt over the Wilson A2000 Series: A2403 PUDGE Catcher's Mitt? bobby

I would recommend the Wilson A2000 Series: A2403 PUDGE Catcher's Mitt.

Frank

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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.