Akadema Rookie Series: ADS90-12 Youth Catcher's Mitt
Features
Deep Pocket
Conventional Open Back
Double Sided Slim Padding
Stress Wedge Technology for Added Thumb Protection
Triple Hammock Web
Youth Model - Smaller Hand Opening, Tighter Finger Stalls
Full Grain Leather Shell
31.50 Inch Pattern
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Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews
Cowboys4418
Pros: Great size for beginning catcher. Broke in pretty easy via steam machine. Easy to close is the main thing. Small hands work well with this glove. Very well built glove for the most part. Glad I made this purchase.
Cons: Some of the leather laces are a little stiff, even after the steam machine and conditioning oils. Most stores do not have it in stock. Had to order online.
elmore
Pros: Good glove for a good price!
Cons: Taking awhile to break in.
Mike
Pros: My 8 year old plays travel and catches 5-10 innings per week. This glove is his best friend. Comfortable durable and effective.
Cons: None really. Mesh holds. Some field dirt is all I can think of.
Dad of U8 AAA USSSA Player
Pros: I was a little apprehensive buying a glove without trying it first. After reading all the reviews, I decided this glove was worth the try. I have no regrets. This glove is great for the beginner catcher. Easy to break in. I applied a little glove conditioner then wrapped a ball in the pocket for a few days. My son was catching the ball as if the glove had been used for an entire year. Lightweight design lessens fatigue. Mesh back promotes airflow. Stylish, all the kids are envious of the way the glove looks. No sting design makes for more confidence when receiving the ball.
Cons: None so far
Izulow
Pros: This glove is well made and my now 8 year old has been using this for over a year and a half now. It was easy to break in and fits a smaller hand unlike others out there. With the mesh it helps keep his hands cooler in the Texas heat. When the ball hits the pocket the mitt collapses as it should. The glove may last another season and that will be it and he will need the next size up.
Cons: The side laces have to be re tied each day after about a year of play.
OK Wolf Pack Elite 7u
Pros: Perfect size for my 75lb 7 year old. Broke it in with a little work in one week. Easy for him to close after 3 games. Much lighter and easier to handle than the Nokona that I originally bought him. All around good glove for youth catchers
Cons: After a week and half, I am still working on keeping the laces tied on the outside of the pocket. I softened them up with some neatsfoot oil (amazon) and they are better now.
philosodad
Pros: Once broken in this is a very nice glove. I bought it for my seven year old last year and he's using it again this year. The glove is comfortable, easy to close and easy to keep closed for tags at the plate. My son is able to catch with this glove as well as with his fielding glove, although it did take some time to get used to it. The glove shows no wear after a year of use, and while he can use the glove easily, the design allows plenty of room for growth. I expect him to be able to use this glove for several more years.
Cons: The pictured model has gold writing on the inside, but the glove we received was pure black. Against a black chest pad it is hard for pitchers to target on this glove. Also, the ADS90 takes a while to break in, especially the laces. We worked it for a few months with Nokama and Akadema conditioners, lots of catch, and plenty of flexing and rolling the laces.
Eagle Coach
Pros: Very light, easy break-in (one oiling), deep pocket, extremely small for youth hands and it looks sharp so the boys love it! I got one for my 8 yo son to use and now all of my boys who catch on my 9U team are using it so you can get an idea of the size hands that it fits. I am very pleased with the purchase!
Cons: I'll keep looking until I find one!
Coach Daddy
Pros: The glove is light, very "airy" in feel. The padding is just right the toe is nice and the web scoop is very big for digging up the ball in the dirt.For the price on this gove it's awesome. However,r the cons below is what is keeping this from staying in my kids bag.
Cons: The cons are - I'm not a fan of the mesh back. I know it's to keep it light and breathable, but to me I prefer a leather glove front back and inside. The thumb loop is also very, very thin leather
lasted one season & we threw it in the trash nelson coach
Pros: soft, broke in easy. light.
Cons: cheaply materials used to lighten weight. after 40 games catching about 60% of innings it literally wore a hole in top of thumb as leather is more like thick cloth. would not recommend it.
Doll36
Pros: Looks good. Good quality. Came with Extras!
Cons: EXTREMELY STIFF. No idea how long it will take to break in...
Questions and Answers
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Do you have a preference between the this glove and the Rawlings player preferred series? basiceppes
Does it have extra padding in the pocket? Can you return it with free shipping? Is this size ideal for a smaller 9 year old? Cowboys4418
Does this glove have the praying mantis feature? Karen
My son has an older version of ADS90. Is this 31.5 or 31? The older version was 31. Ethan
Would you recommend this glove for my 9U son? Looking for a light weight catcher's mitt. Buster
This model has 32.5" version? It's a light weight? Junior
How would this compare to the Louisville Genesis 1884? Does one have better leather or is made better? Is the Genesis a lot lighter? Either have a deeper pocket? Looking for a glove to use for ages 8-10, not concerned with break-in time. PW
How does the mesh construction hold up? Does it create more heat on the hand? EG
What do you mean when you say Free Gift? jon
I have a daughter who plays fastpitch softball. Will this be a good catcher's glove for a 10U league? Michelle
My son is 8 and wants to pursue catching as a position. I was looking at this glove and the Mizuno Propect Series (GXC112). Which do you think would be a better glove for him to start with, easiest to break-in, etc.? Jessica
My son is 11 and he is bigger than average kids his size in height. We used a Rawlings RCM30TMD last year. Would the 31.5" be too big or too heavy for him to use? Also what is the difference between the Praying Mantis compared to a regular catchers mitt? cueball
Do I still need the Rookie Series for a 54 inch tall, 110 pound, 11 year old? Do the Rookie Series come in more than one size? Tricia
My small 10 year old son has been catching in Little League for a year now. He is playing AAU ball and injured his thumb catching with the Easton Game Ready Catcher's Mitt 31.5" GR200. Would the Akadema Rookie be a better choice for him? I am hoping to avoid a re-occurrence of the thumb injury. PBD
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!
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