Akadema Pro Soft Series: ASR282
Features
14.00 Inch Pattern
Closed Back with Pull Straps
X-Tra Large Pattern
Ultra-Deep Pocket
Fully Closed Web
Constructed from Select Steerhide Leather
Exceptionally Light and Playable Right Out of the Box
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Game-Ready Feel
Description
Akadema is the 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 products are manufactured for professional players, but are available for semi pro, college, high school and serious youth players. This 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. Akadema: Bring Your "A" Game! Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 15 Customer Reviews
Big Blue
Pros: Great glove very easy to break in ball sticks in the pocket
Cons: It runs about a half size small
Jerry
Pros: Very easy to mold to your standards, breaks in very quickly.
Cons: Wears out quicker because of the softer leather. Good for 2-3 seasons.
Pawl
Pros: Great glove for softball outfielder. The ball sticks in the glove.
Cons: I don't know why this model isn't made in the pro series.
JasonB
Pros: Comfort, Break-in, Durability. Like any leather product - take care of it. This is my second since my other was stolen. Never had durability problems and played 115 games with it for 3 years.
Cons: None.
JD
Pros: Great golve, good sized for softball, high quality, they do run about a half size smaller then advertised which was good for me because I was looking for a 13.5" glove. Also, this site is great, super fast shipping and great customer service. I order my glove on Saturday at around 2pm and they shipped it out that day.
Cons: Not as soft as they claim, probably will take a few days to break in. If you have small hands this glove isn't for you, look into the 13" if you do.
Bud
Pros: Great glove so far. Break in period was about 10 games and now it feels and fields just great. No complaints at all. Good glove for the price.
Cons: None.
Ordstop
Pros: Leathers and workmanship appear to be fair quality. Definitely above the average sporting store standard glove. I feel like I got what I paid for and free shipping is nice.
Cons: I typically wear XL gloves and this one still feels a tad bit large. Made in China
Anonymous
Pros: I'm a 81 year old male playing outfield in a senior league. The service was great, I ordered my glove on Monday and received it Thursday afternoon; used it in practice on Friday. It is a well constructed glove, with a nice deep pocket.
Cons: I don't think this glove was game ready out of the box. I will only use it in practice for two or three weeks, before I try it in a game.
Jimbo Slice
Pros: Soft, obviously quality, leather. The service from this site was amazing. I probably should give this glove more stars, because it was my fault for ordering such a huge glove.
Cons: I like gloves with big pockets, because I play 3B. This glove has a big pocket, but it is WAY too heavy for an infielder! I realize that is probably because of the quality leather. Also, the reviewer who said that "if you have small hands, this is not for you" couldn't have been more right.
The Brains
Pros: Easy to catch with and break in also the color goes with anything
Cons: Can run a half size small and the soft leather will give you only about 3 seasons instead of 4-5.
Mikey
Pros: Great feel of the soft leather and glove has a great look to it. Not a lot of break-in time.
Cons: Haven't seen any at this time.
Drew
Pros: I was very picky in my search for a 14 inch glove for softball. Although I cannot attest to the glove being a 13.5 inch (or 14), it is definitely bigger than my 13 inch glove that I had. One previous comment was don't buy this glove if you have small hands. I was apprehensive that this glove would be too big on my hands because I don't have huge hands. I would say my hands are average size and I believe this glove would fit most average sized hands to bigger hands after trying it. I have also tried on some gloves at a leading sports store and this isn't the type of glove you feel you would need super long fingers to close the glove. I did have to adjust the pinkee strap a tad so my hand wasn't spread out as much. The leather is soft, and the palm has quality padding to it. My index finger is comfortable out of that hole. It seems like it would break in fairly quick, but not game ready out of the box. I think every glove needs a little custom breaking in anyways.
Cons: They were out of stock of the Akadema glove conditioner when I ordered and certain leathers need certain conditioners so I had to get that elsewhere. Hopefully they restock soon.
TokenOldGuy
Pros: The glove care kit made breaking in this glove a breeze. This 14" glove is a lifesaver...I don't have to reach down as far to get those grounders.
Cons: I think they may have had to use the whole cow to make this glove because its huge!
1 1 player
Pros: 1- Inexpensive glove.
Cons: 1- Used version of this glove clearly had never been used but rather had visible manufacturing defects/smears/stains. 2- Did not recieve free gift sunglasses as advertised.
Dinger
Pros: This glove is big. Usable out of the box but definately needs breakling in. It fits well
Cons: The wrist strap. I like the glove better than my last glove but the strap was way better than this one.
Questions and Answers
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I'm a lefty female, playing 1st base with B division men with huge arms. Need a very durable mitt. Have Mizuno but it wore out in 3 months. Is this durable enough? gibby
Is this glove made in USA? dan
Is it American made? Royster
Is this glove good for a slowpitch pitcher? I have bigger hands. Also, is the free glove bag just big enough for the glove? Pat
Is this a hardball glove? I need at least a 14 in for hardball. r
Would this be a wise choice for SS or 3rd? Steve Merc
I play 2nd base in senior softball. If the ball pops out of the glove, should I go up or down in size? Ed
Would this glove work for an 11 year old outfield/ pitcher? bravesplayer12
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
Color | Black |
---|---|
Feel | Soft |
Glove Type | Slow Pitch Softball Softball |
Position | Outfield |
Size | 14.00 |
Sub Type | Fielders |
Vendor | Akadema |
Web Type | Fully Closed |
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