Nokona Buffalo Combo Series: BC1050C Youth
Features
10.50 Inch Pattern
Buffalo Leather Made From Select Range Bison From South Dakota
Buffalo and Walnut Leather
Conventional Open Back
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Long-Lasting Durability
Made in the U.S.A.
Basket Web
Handcrafted Quality
Youth Model
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 19 Customer Reviews
Little hands
Pros: The Glove Coach keeps recommending 11 inch glove, but really thought a smaller glove is better for my sons size and development. This is a high quality glove. Took about 2 weeks to really break-in and is forming a good pocket and works great for smaller hands kid. Looks great and is All-American. As for durability really can't say but only time will tell on that. In the end, Can't go wrong with a 100 Day guarantee. Maybe if come back in 100 days to see update…
Cons: Wish I would have seen this last year (obviously just became available) and there were more selection at the higher end for little players.
HitCatchThrow5
Pros: Excellent glove. My 7, soon to be 8 year old son loves it. Huge step up from the Mizuno Prospect he had been using. Break in time is quick. Pull the trigger...you won't be disappointed.
Cons: Price is pretty steep for a youth glove. But that's just incentive to play more baseball and get your money's worth out of it. And anything that gives you an excuse to play more baseball is a good thing in my book!
OmahaBound
Pros: My just turned 7 year old loves this glove. Took about a week to break in, and is ready for the season. Thicker leather allows him to catch harder balls without being afraid it will hurt his hand. Nice-looking design.
Cons: I suppose cost but there's not many other upper end gloves to compare to for younger players. Worth the cost for us because I think it should last him to at least 9.
mef57
Pros: This BC1050 youth glove is a great one. My son will be 7 this summer. The glove fits him perfectly now, and I would guess he'll be fine with it probably until he's close to 12. I have a Nokona 10 1/2" adult glove and was concerned that this being a youth glove would result in a pocket lacking sufficient depth for catching a baseball. I should not have been concerned. It looks like Nokona narrowed the web slightly and made the fingers a little more narrow than those on the adult size glove. The pocket depth is just fine for baseball and the glove is perfectly constructed to make a great infielder's glove. The looks are great, and the buffalo leather palm is really breaking in nicely already, and we've had the glove less than a week.
Cons: None noted so far. Don't anticipate any. Great glove, great value even at $199.00 for a youth glove. You get what you pay for.
DATHAN
Pros: EXCELLENT CRAFTSMANSHIP! PRO QUALITY GLOVE FOR THE LITTLE GUYS. THE GLOVE DOES REQUIRE BREAK IN LIKE MOST GOOD GLOVES DO. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR IN THIS GLOVE WITHOUT A DOUBT. SPEND THE MONEY THE GLOVE SHOULD LAST YEARS. AMERICAN MADE QUALITY!!
Cons:
One good CATCH!
Pros: My 7 year old really enjoys the new toy, Break in time less than 1 week...Playing a mean second base with it. His ability to catch fly balls has dramatically improved with the flexibility he now has with a solid glove...Would recommend to anyone interested in a high quality product such as the Nokona brand has to offer.
Cons: Rather large price tag for a youth glove...But, again you get what you pay so the $200 price tag has been easy for me to accept.
mef57
Pros: I'm updating my review after about a month and a half or two months of use. I cannot imagine a better youth glove. Nokona really got this one right. The glove has broken in perfectly. To me, that means it has retained its form, and has not "pancaked out", but the leather is extremely supple and flexible. As my son's skills improve as he gets older it looks to me like this is a glove that will continue to deliver the goods. Outstanding quality and design.
Cons: This isn't a con if you catch the ball the right way. But, I don't always catch the ball perfectly, and my almost 7 year old doesn't either. If he catches it right in the pocket sometimes it spanks him pretty hard and he'll do a little dancing around and hand-shaking for a minute. I remember doing exactly the same thing 45 years ago when I was a kid and I'd catch it in the wrong spot. No, Nokona's don't have a ton of padding, but you don't want a ton of padding in an infielder's or outfielder's glove. I have several Nokona gloves, and yes, I'm a fan of the company. But, setting aside my loyalty, not all of their gloves are perfectly designed. This one is. Spend the cash. It's worth it.
Anonymous
Pros: Hi high quality of construction. American made. Required one week of break-in for my 8 year old son. He loves it.
Cons: None
JJ
Pros: We have 5 great Nokona gloves and other ones too, but this is the best glove I've ever used for my age. I am 9. It is amazing. you won't be disappointed.
Cons:
Hardyboyjk
Pros: Well constructed, but not too stiff. My son is seven and he was apprehensive about using it because it wasn't as easy to close as his poorly constructed Mizuno. After 2 weeks of breaking in and daily catch games he no longer has balls pop out of his flimsy Mizuno, they stay firmly planted in his USA made Nokona.
Cons: If you don't care about quality then cost might be a con for you.
Aloha State Dad
Pros: I bought this glove about a year ago for my son who was six years old when I bought it for him. He's avg size for his age, with avg size hands. I wanted a great high quality leather glove for him and the quality didn't disappoint. It breaks in easy, has a good pocket, and retains its shape well. $199 price was worth the quality. But there are a few down sides to this glove. First it is very heavy glove due to the high quality leather. The glove also runs on the smaller size, so it's not a true 10.5 inch glove. Lastly, the glove does have a sting to it when catching a hard thrown ball. All in all I feel it's a good glove.
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wardog
Pros: I am 10 and this glove really reinforced my feilding techniques and it took me about 5 days to break in.
Cons: Hard for flys because of smaller pocket;it does great for popups and grounders.
Tar Heel Blue
Pros: Great Glove! I purchased this for my 4-1/2 year old so he could grow into it, but he can already catch great with it. I highly recommend the break in kit as well. I also bought a Rawlings Heart of the Hide for my 8 year old that is better than my Mizuno Pro I played college ball with.
Cons: Not a con because you get what you pay for, but pretty pricey for a 4 year old.
B-more Mac
Pros: Ready to use glove for small hands. Highly durable. Although you can use it right away, it will also shape to the user's hand as she/he breaks it in to a personal fit. Plus, it's beautiful!!
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Harris
Pros: High quality glove. This is the perfect glove for my 9 year old. He will use this glove as a middle infielder for at least several more years.
Cons: None.
TBallDad
Pros: The construction of this glove is unrivaled. Just touching and feeling this glove you know it is higher quality than anything else you will find for a younger player. It does take time to break in compared to the floppy toy gloves most kids use at this age, but it is well worth it. This glove will last my T-Baller for many years. It literally feels like your putting on a professional level glove designed for a young kid. Exactly what you would expect at this price.
Cons: Price of course. But when you figure this one glove will last us 4-5 years compared to buying a new glove every year, the price doesn't seem to bad.
Ball Dad
Pros: This is the BEST glove for a youth baseball player on the market, 6-10ish years. My son will use this for 5+ years, and pass it on to his kids. Made in the good old USA!
Cons: If you want the best, you need to pay for the best!
Dan
Pros: My son is almost 9. 4' 1" 58lbs and has had this glove for about 6 months. He plays AAU and town ball. There is no arguing the quality! This glove is very well made. There aren't too many well made gloves for lefties at this level and so far we are glad we chose this one.
Cons: The glove is heavy compared to most others because it is real leather, though my son has gotten used to it. It is far from game ready in my opinion, it took about 2 months of regular play and conditioning to break it in. It's also a bit narrow and difficult to open and shut before fully broken in. Seemed a bit small for a 10 1/2 too. All in all this IS a great glove for the elite player, but one that needs to be well cared for to reap the benefits.
Torres Brand
Pros: This glove is flawless! Amazing craftsmanship! Holds form. Break in is easy. Got it for my 5 now 6 year old. You will never be disappointed with this glove.
Cons: NONE! NADA! ZIP! ZERO!
Questions and Answers
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My son has a Rawlings Pro Tapered 11.25.. good glove just maybe a little stiff and big for his small hands as a 9 year old.. mostly concerned about the wieght how does this glove compare to his current Glove in wieght and stiffness? IMiner
what glove oil do you recommend for Nokona? jd
My son will turn 9 in March..plays mostly infield although occasional outfield. Plays with a mizuno prospect which I now think is a bit small and I'd like to get him a glove with a shorter break in time as his league starts in a month. He borrowed my Rawlings 11.5 glove today which was a bit large but better. Glove coach says size 11. Is this glove too small for him? Mg
My son is going to be 7 and is on the larger side for his age. He used a Mizuno prospect series 10.5 last year but I would like to get him a higher quality glove. He will probably be playing infield and some first base. Id like this glove to last a couple years, should I order this glove or go with the 11 inch Nokona ? Adam
I own 3 Nokona gloves (my wife, daughter and myself) and I'm my wanting to upgrade my son's glove, What size do you recommend? He's 50 inches tall and 12 years old and plays mainly infield. 2Bold4U
My son is 8. Plays Farm League baseball. Is this glove going to fit him for at least 2-3 years? Would really like to buy him a made in USA glove. John
My granddaughter will be 8 in July. She plays first and short stop. What glove would you recommend for her? Sami
Hello my 9 yr son plays tourament/league/travel year around, average size kid -- middle infield. I am concerned about the size. He has a Wilson Gold Glove 10 3/4, which i think is too big ,so i assume this would fit great. What do you think? Anyway to measure hand to determine glove size? red
My daughter is 6 yrs old. She plays t-ball in a girl's league that uses an 11' softball. Would this glove be too big for her. She has small hands but I feel it would be easier to catch the ball with a bigger glove. She currently has a 10' glove. Andy
whats the return policy? and how do i get my money back?(check,online credit,ect.) mike
What all around Nokona glove do you recommend for a 11 year old - the BC1050 youth looks good but for a smaller 7 year old hand and I am afraid he will be out of it and for the money I want it to last. john
My son will be 8 in about a month and I am looking to upgrade his glove. He will be playing mainly 3rd base. 10.5 sounds really small. Is this size glove too small for my son? KC Dad
Do you know the weight of this glove (in ounces)? carl
Is this glove to big for a 6 year old? He is about 44 inches tall. JAY
Is it possible to get owners name engraved and does this glove come in black leather? miller
My son is left handed...turning 7 in Nov...weighs about 45lbs...49"...what size glove would you recommend? Big T
Curious about which glove would be better for an above average 8 year old. Loves to stay outside and throw and catch. I've been looking at the Shoeless Joe Joe Junior Series: 1000JR Youth and the Nokona Buffalo Combo Series: BC1050C Youth. If there would be be a better option than I'd like to hear it. James
Which would you recommend for a small six year old? The Nokona BC1050C Youth or the Nokona AMG1100KMT, will that one work and potentially get more years out of it? jay
Do you have this glove with an open web? My son plays second base and would prefer an open web. Daniel
My son is turning 9 in January. He is small. 65lbs. Great infielder. I just purchased your buffalo 1050 youth glove but after taking it out of the box it looks smaller than I expected. He plays mostly travel ball. Would you recommend a larger size or should I keep him with this for a couple years then go bigger. Also I have a 1200 walnut glove with a Velcro wrist strap. Is it possible to get that strap on say a 1100 or 1150 glove? I want the lightest glove with that wrist strap. Can I get that? Buck
I have used Nokona glove treatment on many gloves, Nokona brand and others, but I am thinking about using straight pharmaceutical anhydrous lanolin instead. What are your thoughts on using pharmaceutical anhydrous lanolin on a Nokona Bloodline mitt? Also, has Nokona discontinued using the maroon Bloodline leather? Nokona fan
When you compare the BC1050C to the AMG1100KMT, is the BC built for a smaller hand than the AMG? My wife has a small hand. We have tried other manufacturers' youth gloves, and they still seem too big, especially the finger slots. What are your thoughts on this question? Thank you. Nokona fan
Is this glove a good size for a small 6 year old who plays shortstop year round? Head
My son is 11 years old and plays infield and outfield on a travel team. What is the best size Nokona suited for both positions and is this glove going to be too heavy for him? bishmh
I have a 5 1/2 year old. Does this glove fit that age group? coach
I am a pitcher in high school, but I also play some infield. Should I get this glove or a bigger model? Hayden
I'm twelve and I have a 12 inch Nokona Black Shadow, is this a good glove for me? Jeter
Which Nokona 10.5" inch youth glove is lighter? My son is 6 yr old. Big for his age and current plays with a 10 inch. Would you recommend this glove? Will it be too heavy? Aj
Hello, both of my boys are left handed and they both played the outfield position. One will turn 10 and the other 7 next year. Is this the glove for them? Birdman
My son is 6 and I am looking between the BC1050C Youth and the Alpha Select S100. Between the two, which would you recommend and why? Also, at what age would he likely need to move up to a larger size? Thanks. Matt
Does Nokona make a First Base Mitts for a seven year old? What size do you recommend? brooks
About the Brand
Joe Phillips writes about his visit to Nokona. It was like sitting in at the plantation party in Gone with the Wind or maybe gazing from the grandstand at the “Field of Dreams” while the Black Sox players tried to work out their idled muscle kinks. And, I was gently reminded by the lines in that movie while I dug into a delicious plate of North Texas barbecue: “threshing crews eating at outdoor tables. It continually reminds us of what once was, like an Indian-head penny in a handful of new coins. . . You talk a good dream.” And here I was. . . graciously invited into this magical and charming “Field of Glove-Making Dreams” in former Comanche Indian land at Nocona, Texas. It was a warm August evening, basked in a golden harvest moon, while friends and the Nokona family paid its kindly southern regards to two of their own and two of America’s finest but relatively obscure glove makers, Bobby Storey and Elvin Ray “Ab” Lemons. You see, the pair had just completed fifty years of time-honored employment with Nocona Athletic Goods, the last of the all-American made ball glove company's. The occasion brought echoes of past successes and human contentment, but in Nocona today you still experience much the same American texture of yesterday and perhaps a glimpse into tomorrow as well.
The two stately gentlemen were being honored in a way that could have taken place in the same manner when they first reported for full-time work at Nokona, in 1952, or back even earlier, in 1933 when the company started making sports equipment. During a brief and informal presentation at the celebration, Nokona’s new sales manager called the two glove makers “Legends - because that’s what their ball gloves stood for, American know-how and pride taken in a best-made product.”
A man of few words but a marveled craftsman who could literally conjure a sows ear into a playable baseball mitt, Mr. Lemons got up and fondly recalled the several men he worked with through his half-century and of the training that had been passed along to him from his old bosses.
His counter part and just as talented, Bobby Storey, had filled in at just about every job at Nokona. Bobby, the son of the sporting goods founder, R.E. “Bob” Storey had most recently served as president and now chairman of the board of Nokona. Though past retirement age like Mr. Lemons, he’s now serving at one of his favorite roles, that of ball glove designer.
At a time for employment in this country when five years is considered a long tenure with the same company, Ab and Bobby are not even the first to complete a half-century journey with Nocona Athletics. The now deceased Jewell Brickey, hit that milestone in 1993, after joining the company during World War II. That’s the kind of devotion that employees forge into this glove-making outfit. A devoted and sustained tenure here is not rare. Last year the company advertising, displayed along with Storey and Lemons, three other employees who had garnered 40 years with Nokona, Warren Clary, Bud Meekins, and Melvin Weedin.“
I don’t have to tell you that the one constant through all the years has been baseball”, wrote W.P. Kinsella. And the most constant of ball glove makers has been Nokona, and the men and women there who keep alive the tradition of American craftsmanship of ball glove making. The spirit of glove-making is still alive and well in Nocona, Texas.
Glove Properties
Glove Type | Baseball Youth |
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Position | Second Base Short Stop Pitcher Infield |
Size | 10.50 |
Sub Type | Fielders |
Vendor | Nokona |
Web Type | Basket |
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