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33.50 Inch Catcher's Mitt
Colorway: Black
Designed For An Adolescent And Teenaged Hand (Will Fit Some Adult Hands)
Reinforced Closed Web
Stress-Wedge Technology - Shock Absorption Protection
Double-Sided Slim Padding Allows For Increased Pocket Size
Partially Open Back
Select Steerhide Leather
Index Finger Hood For Protection & Comfort
Recommended Exclusively For Catchers
Should Feature A Fairly Easy Break-In
Description
Akadema is the world's most exciting baseball and softball company in the world. Akadema's ownership attributes an increasing market share to their innovative quality professional product line in contrast to mass-produced products that have little to do with quality, feel, or design that raise the level of play. Akadema's patented Praying Mantis is the most innovative catcher`s mitt ever to hit the market, and now it`s available in a lighter, game-ready Pro Soft Series Catcher's Mitt: APP240 Catcher's Mitt! This 33.5", Pro Soft Series glove is born to meet the desire of players looking for the distinct advantage of a game-ready glove; this series is Akadema's newest innovation. Light and playable right out of the workshop, this Pro Soft Series glove was constructed to give a player the unparalleled fit and feel right off the bat. The Pro Soft Praying Mantis is great for all players and skill levels, with its patented Stress Wedge technology offering shock absorbing protection, additional Finger Hammocks to lock the hand into place, Double-sided slim padding for increased pocket size, and a double-flexhinge to snap the mitt closed on contact. Find out for yourself what makes Akadema the hottest equipment manufacturer on the planet with the all new Pro Soft Praying Mantis! Akadema: Bring Your "A" Game! Free Shipping!
Warranty
Akadema gloves will come with a manufacturer’s warranty of nine (9) months from the purchase date. This warranty will cover ripping and tears of the leather of the glove. It will not include ripped laces -or- scuffing of the glove’s leather, binding or welting. If you feel that a warranty issue has arisen with your Akadema glove that was purchased from JustGloves and it has been 9 months or less since the purchase, please contact the Glove Experts from JustGloves. The Glove Experts are knowledgeable of the warranty processes and can help you get set up with directions for doing a warranty replacement with Akadema.
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Akadema ProSoft 33.5" Baseball Catcher's Mitt: APP240? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
I am coaching a team of 9 & 10 year olds. What size of catcher's glove is best for them? coach
Is this catcher's glove for softball or baseball? steve
Looking for a glove for an 11 year old boy who will soon be turning 12, what size should he use? Baseballparent22
Is this a good glove for a twelve year old? LB
My grandson is a 16 year old catcher. We got him an Akadema glove for Christmas and turfs. I don't know what size catcher's should have, so please let me know. His turfs are too big, please inform me where I can return for a smaller size. We purchased these items at a baseball tournament in Apopka. Callie
I just read some of the reviews. It said nice glove for a young catcher. Does that mean I have to purchase another glove and if so, what size? callie
Does this glove include an integrated bruise guard? Tom
Is this a softball or baseball catcher's mitt? Pro soft series:app240. ytb
I am 15 and a catcher in high school. Do they make this glove in a 34? j
Could this be a good glove for a 15 year old sophomore softball catcher? Melissa
Looking for a "next" catcher's mitt. We have a 10 yr old who has played 2 years on travel teams as a catcher. He is 5'1" and on the tall end for kids of this age. Mitt recommendation? size? Sgutz
Would you recommend this glove for a college catcher? Chad
I'm a left handed catcher with an adult 2x hand and our school ace throws about 92 mph. Will this glove have the wrist opening and the padding to last my high school season and still protect my hand? Dom
Is this a good glove for a 13 year old kid who is turning 14 in November? Hubert
I am 6' and 180 lbs. Is this a good glove size for me? Lele25
Does this mitt come in a 33 inch size? tub
Is this mitt for baseball or softball catchers? tub
Would this catcher's mitt be good for a 15 year old? swrhoads34
Recently purchased an Adidas catchers mitt for my 16 year old son; loves the feel of it. Sadly to say, after 2 games it started to show some tearing in the pocket and web. My question, is this glove very similar or equal? Joebowlertj
Does the glove have something soft inside the mitt for the back of the hand? jerry
Is this a Softball Catcher's Mitt or a Baseball Catcher's Mitt? Thanks. Julian Keys
Pictures of the glove appear to have two color options. However there is no choice when placing in the cart. What color will be shipped? Tim
With this glove design, will the player be able to transfer the ball from glove to throwing hand smooth and fast? David
Would this work for a 12/13 year old who is 5’1” and 125 lbs? Holly
Would this work for my 12 year old who plays 12 aau and town 13-15? Or would the praying mantis apm241 work better? Holly
My kid is 13 and is on the smaller side at 5'. Would this catchers mitt work for him or should I only go with a 33"? KM
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.
Glove Properties
| Age Range | 10-12 13-15 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Deals | Bundle and Save Closeout Gloves |
| Feel | Soft |
| Glove Type | Baseball |
| Position | Catcher |
| Size | 33.50 |
| Sub Type | Catchers |
| Vendor | Akadema |
| Web Type | Fully Closed |
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