Nokona X2 Buckaroo Series Fastpitch Glove: X2-V1250
Features
12.50 Inch Pattern
Closed Back with Adjustable Velcro Wrist Strap
Closed Web
Two (2) Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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Fastpitch Infield / Pitcher / Outfield Model
Constructed from Top-Grain Stampede Steerhide and Kangaroo Leathers
Fully Closed Web
Game-Ready Feel
Made in the USA - Since 1934 (Nocona, TX)
Weight: Approx. 720 g
Stampede Leather - Game-Ready New-Generation, Full-Grain / Full-Oil Steerhide
Kangaroo Leather - Pound-for-Pound One of the Toughest Leathers in the World, Yet Very Lightweight
Description
Nokona's highest-performance, ready-for-play, position-specific series is back - the X2 Buckaroo Series. For the game's most skilled players, the X2 Buckaroo is for those who are looking for the highest performance and quality, as well as the quickest break-in period on the market. This glove is made with distinct combinations of Nokona's proprietary Stampede Steerhide, Kangaroo Leather, and Nolera Composite Padding System for position-specific excellence. Each glove is ready-for-play right off the shelf without the need for steaming, and with ideal level of feel, flexibility, and rigidity right where you need it. Nokona has built a reputation for providing the highest quality gloves made with top grade leathers, that are made right here in the U.S.A. For over 80 years, Nokona has been making their product in Nocona, Texas where the people have dedicated their lives to providing the highest quality ball glove for players that demand excellence. This is their legacy. Since 1934, Nokona has been producing ball gloves for America's pastime right here in the United States.
Warranty
Nokona extends a twelve (12) month manufacturer’s warranty on all their gloves. If you buy a Nokona from JustGloves and experience an issue that may have come from defective workmanship or material, be sure and let the JustGloves Glove Experts know. The Glove Experts are trained in product and warranty knowledge. They will be happy to assist with providing directions for a warranty return to Nokona.
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 17 Customer Reviews
Blowout..
Pros: Just ordered and what a glove. It is playable right out box.. The glove is very light compared to the banana tan or buffalo combo. This was a huge reason to buy. There is no padding or cloth liner like the buffalo combo, which is a big reason the x2 is lighter. Its so usable right out of box I am worried about durability.. We will see
Cons: Its VERY pricey...
Baltimore Mike
Pros: It was already broken in.. I bought this glove for a close friend's daughter and she loves it!
Cons: I cannot list any
Softball Dad
Pros: Almost went with the Buckaroo because this was out of stock for so long. Glad we waited. Very soft yet durable feel to the leather. It is almost game ready on arrival . You can really tell the difference in a mediocre glove and a high quality one. We will not be using anything other than Nokona in the future, you get what you pay for with them .
Cons: None, only thing that would make it better is if it came with a glove wrap of some sort to keep it in while not being used...
Michele Alberts
Pros: As promised it was ready out of the box, but would recommend at least a few hours of practice before using it in a game. Was hesitant about the price, but needed a glove ASAP after my bag was stolen in a burglary. Took a chance, but felt comfortable with the Nokona reputation. By far my favorite glove ever!! The glove worked great in a tournament 3 days after getting it, played both middle infield spots, center, and two innings at first base in 5 games, no drops, and was confident throughout the weekend! Awesome glove!!!
Cons: none yet, a little pricey, but like my dad says, you get what you pay for...
CAL
Pros: Tough yet very light for its size. Very comfortable to wear. The cadillac of gloves. I would rate this glove above all others, and it is a plus that it is made in the U.S.A.. You can call the factory direct should you have any issue with this glove. Try that with any other manufacturer. Expensive but worth wearing the best of the best! You always get what you pay for.
Cons: None.
David
Pros: The glove feels great and fits my 15yr old daughters hand very good. The glove is very well made.
Cons: Only con I can think of is the glove is not game ready like some people say but is very close.
Jules
Pros: I have had 4 different Nokonas over the years. This is by far the best of all. Easy break in but sturdy while being light. I am a DII college softball player and i love this glove!
Cons: NONE
dewey
Pros: ready to use after a few hours of breaking it in. used nokona nlt glove conditioner on glove. granddaughter loves it.
Cons:
Softball dad
Pros: Very well built. looks like it will last a lifetime.
Cons: This glove is not close to "game ready" out of the box. Expect several weeks to break in.
Nokona X2Elite Softball Mom #1 Firecrackers parent
Pros: Nice glove. top of the line. break in is a couple of weeks using at practice and conditioning with Nokona conditioner. I was concerned glove was going to be hard to break in. This was not the case for this glove. My daughter is 13 playing travel ball and is very pleased with glove.
Cons: a little stiff in palm area. Any glove you buy needs to be broken in.
Baltimore Mike
Pros: High quality leather, designed perfectly, this model comes mostly broken in. This is my third Nakona X2 Elite, first one was for my daughter another was a girl and the most current was a 12.5 inch for my daughter again as she is growing and I thought she might need it in the future. Just a great glove
Cons: The price is on the high end of the market. This glove is for a serious player.
Nix
Pros: I bought this glove for my 11 year old daughter and she absolutely loves it. The glove fits nicely on her hand and is very light. The leather is soft and already came conditioned. An older girl / adult will be able to play with this glove within a few days. A younger kid (like my 11 year old) will require about two weeks of break-in before she is comfortable using it in a game.
Cons: It is a pricey glove but if it lasts her into high school, it will have been worth it.
great Quality Neil Rice-Sports Junkie Academy other
Pros: I purchased this glove to replace my A2002 and use it for multiple purposes since I run an indoor facility. the break in is great and quality even better!
Cons: none yet
Tammy
Pros: My daughter has been needing a new glove for a few years now but just couldn't part with it. We have been searching for the perfect glove to take its place and we have found it with this glove! She is a 17 yr old pitcher and 3rd baseman and has fallen in love with this glove. It came game ready and she hasn't missed a beat! Thanks for making such a high quality glove.
Cons: None
QualityTerrible p lem player
Pros: ready out of box
Cons: ties on the pocket loosen up and untie because of ball being caught in it. had it less than a year and already need new one. my first Nokona lasted two years. called to use warranty snd was told it eould tske 4-6 weeks to get replacement. completely unacceptable we ste in ghe middle of travel season
JJ
Pros: Comes ready out of the box.
Cons: Comes ready out of the box. There is a flaw in the design. It ties at the bottom of the pocket after the ball being caught enough times it comes undone. Daughter was in middle of game and had to stop the ball from falling out. The leather loosen easily so doesn't keep tight fit on the hands. Wanted to send it in but they said it would be six weeks before I'd get it back, couldn't really do that until we got a break in the season, which wasn't till now. I sent it back to the factory with most of the laces undone and the stuffing on the strap showing because glove is so loose it slips off hand. Hate I don't love it. I've loved my previous 2 Nokona gloves. Fingers crossed its back in January and ready for the field.
galmon
Pros: The Nokona X2 lived up to our expectations. It was the high end glove but got tired of buying the less expensive and replacing frequently because of school and travel ball. It does need break-in. The ball bounces in the pocket slightly but you can tell the break-in will be quick...one or two weeks of use.
Cons:
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Nokona X2 Buckaroo Series Fastpitch Glove: X2-V1250? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Looks like a nice glove, but do you know if they are going to be coming out with a 13 inch? Maverick
Any chance of getting this model in a 12.0 inch model? Bud
Will you be carrying the right hand thrower model? Geanna
Interested in a right hand thrower when will these be in stock? Mcummings
Is this glove made mostly for a girls hand like the Buckaroo or is more for men with large hands? james
Would this glove be good for a 14 year old pitcher/1st baseman? Kinz
Is this for baseball or softball? jim
I'm looking for a glove for my son who plays 3rd,1st,and pitches. Is this glove too large for a 9 year old infielder? Storm
Why is it that offer this glove considerably cheaper than the manufacturer offers on their website? Are your products refurbished or defective? charlow
My daughter plays 3rd base, pitches, and plays 1st base. She is 9. Would you recommend this glove? softball mom
Do I need to condition this glove right away or play catch with my daughter for a few weeks first? It seems well conditioned from the factory. Chuck
My daughter is 15 years old and plays only second base for high school team. Would this be a good glove for her? tim
I play varsity ball and on a travel team as a utility player, but mostly third. Would this be a good choice for me? O
My daughter is a left handed pitcher on her high school team. She is also a pitcher/outfielder on her traveling team. Would this be a good glove for that environment? Donut
Is the Velcro closure over the hand a separate individual strap that secures hand to the glove, similar to some Mizuno models? Also, is this glove made with a vented webbing, allowing dirt to pass through webbing with each infield scoop? Dad
My daughter currently plays 12u travel ball as a 1st base, short stop, 3rd base, and all outfield positions. Sometimes she plays catcher. She is also very tall and has large adult hands even though she is 10 years old. We would like to invest in a glove that would be perfect for all positions and that she will not be out growing within a year or two. Would this be the glove for her? If this is the glove for her, when would right hand be available? JazzysMommy
My daughter plays travel and is an outfielder. What size would you recommend? She currently has a 12.50 but its several years old. Carl
My daughter is 10 years old and I was wondering if this glove would be too big for her? piperblock
My daughter just turned 12. She needs is using a 12.00" glove, but she is in that transitional phase from youth to adult size. She plays pitcher, 3rd base & occasionally outfield. Would this glove be a good match for her? Joe
What color is this glove? Chris
I'm concerned about the fit. I just returned a Wilson closed pocket and couldn't get my hand in glove. Will I have the same problem with the X2? I'm tired of returning gloves that are undersized in the hand entry. Nina Crean
I have a small hand for an adult. Would this glove fit okay? peewee
Can this glove be used as an outfielder's glove in adult slow pitch softball league? Dave
I have a very small hand for an adult female. Was wondering if this glove would be a good choice? Peewee
My daughter plays short and is a small 15 year old. Is this glove too big for her and does it come in a 12.25" length? jc
What is the difference between the X2-V1250 and the X2-F1250? Cruiser Mike
My daughter (13 years old) plays all positions except catcher. Is this a good all around glove for her? Also will it require steaming? jray
My daughter has a larger hand with long fingers. I am struggling to find a glove that she can get her hand into. What suggestions do you have? rbernzie
I am adult man and I would like to ask you about size of the glove. I have quiet big hands, from wrist to middle finger 19 cm. Do you think, is this glove big enough for my hand? Martin Oswald
Why is the term "buckaroo" in the name of the glove? Nokona's website has no reference to "buckaroo" for any of their fastpitch gloves. They have X2 Elite, but no buckaroo. Paul Boyer
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
Color | Brown |
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Feel | Stiff |
Glove Type | Female Fastpitch Softball |
Position | Infield Outfield Pitcher Second Base Short Stop Third Base All Positions |
Series | X2 |
Size | 12.50 |
Sub Type | Fielders |
Vendor | Nokona |
Web Type | Fully Closed |
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